Grand Lodge

A Grand Lodge is the central governing body for Freemasonry within a specific region, such as a state or country. It sets the rules, standards, and rituals for local Masonic lodges, ensuring consistency and integrity across the fraternity. The Grand Lodge also licenses new lodges, oversees their activities, and promotes Masonic principles like charity, moral development, and brotherhood. Essentially, it functions as the organizational leadership that maintains the identity, discipline, and coordination of Freemasonry in its jurisdiction.