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Saint Paul Lodge Number Three Saint Paul Lodge Number Three is Minnesota's oldest Masonic Lodge, established in 1849.

We seek to restore the more traditional and esoteric aspects of the Ancient Craft. Our home is the historic Triune Masonic Temple which was completed in 1911. Saint Paul Lodge Number Three conducts its Masonic labors under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota, A.F. & A.M. Lodge meetings are held at the historic Triune Temple in Saint Paul, Minnesota. We seek to create a classical and traditional Masonic atmosphere by which the tenets of Freemasonry may become imprinted upon its members.

The back of the Junior Warden's chair in the Lodge room at the Triune Masonic Temple. The Junior Warden is one of three ...
10/25/2026

The back of the Junior Warden's chair in the Lodge room at the Triune Masonic Temple. The Junior Warden is one of three principal officers in a Masonic Lodge. We're privileged to have such a beautiful set of antique furniture to use for Lodge here at the Triune Temple!

The Square and Compass are without a doubt the most recognizable symbol of Freemasonry. While these stonemasonry tools c...
10/24/2026

The Square and Compass are without a doubt the most recognizable symbol of Freemasonry. While these stonemasonry tools come from our Craft's operative past, in speculative Masonry they have taken on ethical and philosophical meaning. As noted Masonic scholar and author Albert Mackey (1807 – 1881) writes concerning the square: "In the operative stone mason era, the 90-degree angle of the square was a necessary tool used to test the accuracy of the sides of a stone to ascertain that the stone's angles matched the square's 'true' right angle… in speculative Freemasonry, the square is a symbol of morality."

At our Stated Communication earlier this week, our Brother Senior Warden presented a special gift to the Lodge: an antiq...
10/23/2026

At our Stated Communication earlier this week, our Brother Senior Warden presented a special gift to the Lodge: an antique cast Masonic door knocker! Worshipful Brother Carl found this door knocker on Facebook Marketplace and rightly felt that this item would look right at home here at the Triune Masonic Temple. The act of knocking on the door is a featured part of Masonic ritual and so this beautiful item will come in handy for future Degrees and Stated Communications! Thanks much, Worshipful Brother, for this special and thoughtful gift!

Announcing a special solstice concert at the Triune Masonic Temple! On December 21, David Malmberg and his band will pr...
10/22/2026

Announcing a special solstice concert at the Triune Masonic Temple!

On December 21, David Malmberg and his band will present a potpourri of seasonal music celebrating the coming of light this season. Holiday and winter favorites will be interwoven with poetry by Robert Frost, Mary Oliver, and others. David will be accompanied by bassist Tom Pieper and guitarist Eric Fairchild.

Presented in the Historic Triune Temple, this warm and meaningful concert will be perfect addition to your holiday celebrations. The program is destined to become an annual event. Tickets are limited and expected to sell fast.

Brought to you by the Triune Arts Association. Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/solstice-celebration-concert-with-david-malmberg-tickets-2003628102591

"Masonry is action, and not inertness. It requires its Initiates to work, actively and earnestly, for the benefit of the...
10/22/2026

"Masonry is action, and not inertness. It requires its Initiates to work, actively and earnestly, for the benefit of their brethren, their country, and mankind. It is the patron of the oppressed, as it is the comforter and consoler of the unfortunate and wretched. It seems to it a worthier honor to be the instrument of advancement and reform, than to enjoy all that rank and office and lofty titles can bestow."

- Albert Pike, Morals and Dogma

Albert Pike (1809 – 1891) is one of the most well-known writers on Freemasonry. He served as Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction from 1859 – 1891. His book "Morals and Dogma" which provides philosophical and ethical commentary on the Scottish Rite Degrees, remains a perennial classic.

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Thanks to everyone who was able to attend our Stated Communication last night! We heard two papers, one from a Worshipfu...
10/21/2026

Thanks to everyone who was able to attend our Stated Communication last night! We heard two papers, one from a Worshipful Brother who had just been to Italy who reflected on Masonic connections to the Renaissance, and the other from our Worshipful Master on what it means to be a Mason. Our Brother Musician provided us with superb music, and afterwards we enjoyed a delicious meal and deep conversation at our Festive Board. A good time was had by all! See you at our next Stated Communication on Tuesday, November 17th!

Tonight is Saint Paul Lodge Number Three's October Stated Communication! Tonight, our members will don their tuxedos and...
10/20/2026

Tonight is Saint Paul Lodge Number Three's October Stated Communication! Tonight, our members will don their tuxedos and gather for Lodge at the Triune Masonic Temple. Are you a Master Mason in Minnesota hoping to visit? Our next Stated will be on Tuesday, November 17th! We hope to see you then.

The apron is one of the most important symbols within Freemasonry. It is first presented to a newly admitted Entered App...
10/19/2026

The apron is one of the most important symbols within Freemasonry. It is first presented to a newly admitted Entered Apprentice for him to wear in Lodge. As W.L. Wilmshurst says: "Brethren, I charge you to regard your apron as one of the most precious and speaking symbols our Order has to give you." Pictured is a Past Master apron, given to a Brother after they have served as Worshipful Master of a Lodge. From an Entered Apprentice, to a Past Master, and every step of the way in-between, the apron is a treasured emblem of Masonry.

Our Brother Treasurer participated in the 2026 Conference of the Masonic Library & Museum Association this weekend in Ne...
10/19/2026

Our Brother Treasurer participated in the 2026 Conference of the Masonic Library & Museum Association this weekend in New York City! He also serves as the Association's Treasurer.

A man's journey in Freemasonry begins with his initiation as an Entered Apprentice. What but exactly is initiation? Here...
10/18/2026

A man's journey in Freemasonry begins with his initiation as an Entered Apprentice. What but exactly is initiation?

Here's what noted Masonic author W.L. Wilmshurst (1867-1939) has to say: "it means a new beginning; a break away from an old method and order of life and the entrance upon a new one of larger self knowledge, deepened understanding, and intensified virtue."

Wilmshurst writes about initiation in "The Meaning of Masonry" alongside many other aspects of our Craft including its central focus on self-knowledge. This beloved text, is a widely-read Masonic classic and forms part of the intellectual core of the educational program at Saint Paul Lodge Number Three.

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