On 21 October 2026, Solomon Lodge No. 822 in Ludwigsburg, Germany, had the honor of welcoming two Lewises for their Initiation into Freemasonry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their entrance into the Craft represents a particularly meaningful occasion, celebrating not only the beginning of their individual Masonic journeys but also the enduring bonds between family, tradition, and our ancient Fraternity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Freemasonry, a Lewis<\/strong> is the son of a Freemason, a designation rooted in the traditions of the ancient operative stonemasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The term originates from a remarkable piece of stoneworking equipment known as a lewis<\/em>, a metal lifting device inserted into a specially prepared cavity in a large stone. Used since Roman times, this ingenious tool enabled craftsmen to raise heavy blocks of stone and position them precisely in the construction of great buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As operative Masonry evolved into speculative Freemasonry, the Lewis acquired a deeper symbolic meaning. Just as the lifting device supports the weight of a heavy stone, the son of a Mason is traditionally expected to support his parents, particularly in their advancing years. Thus, the Lewis became a symbol of strength, responsibility, and filial devotion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The designation has a documented place in Masonic history dating to at least the early eighteenth century. The Wilkinson Manuscript<\/em>, a Masonic catechism dating from approximately 1730\u20131740, identifies the son of a Mason as a Lewis. The symbolism was further developed in eighteenth-century Masonic lectures, including those associated with William Preston.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Today, the Lewis represents more than a family connection. He symbolizes the continuation of Masonic principles across generations\u2014the passing of moral teachings, Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth from father to son.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The precise origin of the word Lewis<\/em> remains a subject of historical discussion. One interpretation, advanced by Masonic author John J. Robinson, connects the term to the French lev\u00e9es<\/em>, understood figuratively as “sprouts” or “scions,” reflecting the relationship between a Mason and his son. Other historians have explored connections with the French lever<\/em>, meaning “to lift,” and louve<\/em>, the traditional French name for a stone-lifting device. The related French Masonic term louveteau<\/em>, meaning “wolf cub,” has also historically designated the son of a Freemason. Although no single etymology has been conclusively established, these interpretations illuminate the Lewis’s enduring association with strength, heritage, and filial responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eight Brethren from GGW810A joined in this memorable occasion with several of them performing as part of the Degree team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n May these new Brothers carry forward the strength, integrity, and timeless principles symbolized by the Lewis.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" On 21 October 2026, Solomon Lodge No. 822 in Ludwigsburg, Germany, had the honor of welcoming two Lewises for their Initiation into Freemasonry. Their entrance into the Craft represents a particularly meaningful occasion, celebrating not only the beginning of their individual Masonic journeys but also the enduring bonds between family, tradition, and our ancient Fraternity….<\/p>","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":4004,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[14,13],"tags":[73,81,80,77,72,71,83,82],"class_list":["post-4003","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fellowship","category-general-news","tag-810a","tag-english-speaking-lodge","tag-freemasonry","tag-galilei-george-washington","tag-ggw","tag-ggw810a","tag-lewis","tag-local-lodge"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t