Knights of Pythias and Freemasonry | HL 38

02/18/20 • 79 min

Masonic History | Historical Light Masonic Podcast

Chivalry! Honor! Friendship! In this postmodern era, the once-sacred idea of what constitutes a friend has been watered down for most by the simple click of an ADD or REMOVE button.

Join us with special guests Dylan John Callahan and Casey Pemberton as we explore the ancient Greek tale of Pythagorean mystics Damon and Pythias. The important lessons from that tale have been the central aim of the Knights of Pythias since its formal creation during the American Civil War. Bro. Powers considers becoming a Knight, Bro. Marshall recites some poetry, and even Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin garner mention as we discover a film originally created to be a celebration of their famous bond.

Chivalry! Honor! Friendship! In this postmodern era, the once-sacred idea of what constitutes a friend has been watered down for most by the simple click of an ADD or REMOVE button.

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This week the hosts of Historical Light have the pleasure to sit down with Brothers Geeg Wiles and Captain Ahab; and yes, we said Brothers. There is one amazing story behind this WWII era wooden Captain that you need to know.

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Dear Brethren our world, much including Freemasonry, is working through a darkened hour. We have seen the prompt and drastic impact that the current COVID-19 virus has played on Masonic meetings and gatherings across the country and globe but this is not the first time the Craft has had to make quick decisions in the best interest of the Brethren. Join us in this episode as the Historical Light historians guide us through how Freemasonry is currently being affected by this historic epidemic which we are living through and mix in some enlightening comparison with some equally troubling situations from our past Brethren as well.