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Thursday, 28 July 2011

APMR (Masonic Press Agency of Romania): Humanitarian crisis in Horn of Africa in the attention of French Freemasons

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APMR reported today that the Grand Orient of France expressed its concern yesterday about the humanitarian crisis in Horn of Africa. GOdF appealed to the international community and the European Union to move from declarations to action and help the Somalis, Kenyans, Ethiopians and Djiboutans unprecedented affected by the humanitarian crises.


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Tuesday, 26 July 2011

William S. Meijer (Grand Master - Grand Orient of the Netherlands) declaration on Oslo attacks

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The Grand Master of the Grand Orient/East of the Netherlands, Most Worshipful Brother William S. Meijer stated in a declaration regarding Breivik's attacks in Oslo, Norway that:

"Freemasons are, like their fellow citizens, shocked by the violent events in and around Oslo on July 22nd (...) Now there must be particular attention to the victims of the terrible attacks in Norway and their families."

In his long statement, the Dutch Grand Master talks about the Universal Landmarks of Freemasonry and about the tolerance practiced in the Order. The document emitted by the Grand Orient/East of the Netherlandsis in Dutch.


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Jean Michel Mascherpa (Grand Master of the Grand Lodge ALPINA) strongly reaffirm that Freemasonry is firmly opposed to any fundamentalist

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Since Saturday, TV and newspapers around the world reported the tragic events that occurred in Norway, the murder committed by abject Anders Behring Breivik is beyond comprehension. He photographed himself wit Masonic Regalia and declared himself as a "Christian fundamentalist." It was unthinkable for the Masonic world that this man could one day be a part until its membership of the Grand Lodge of Norway has been confirmed.

The Brothers of the ALPINA Swiss Grand Lodge are addressing to all the families of the victims of this incomprehensible crime and are expressing their deepest sympathy. They shall also send their fraternal sympathy to all Brethren of the Grand Lodge of Norway knowing how they must feel, despair not have imagined the potential criminal the man they had received within its members.

The Swiss Freemasonry of the Grand Lodge Alpina, member of the fraternal universal chain is appalled by the horror of the act committed in the name of an extremist ideology will, and of a world view that is not ours.

We strongly reaffirm that Freemasonry is firmly opposed to any fundamentalist, religious or political, that strongly condemns the intellectual radicalism and all the inhumane and intolerant attitudes. Freemasonry promotes the contrary, the values ​​of the Enlightenment of the 18th century of tolerance and humanism. It engages in the world for the promotion of democracy, secularism, respect for individual beliefs and opinions, in the interests of the fraternal chain of universal love.


Jean Michel Mascherpa
Grand Master
ALPINA Grand Lodge of Switzerland


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Gustavo Raffi (Grand Master of the Grand Orient of Italy) strongly condemned the massacre in Oslo, Norway

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Deep sorrow for the young victims of the massacre of Utoya and firm condemnation of the killer who has unleashed hell in Norway: Anders Breivik Behring is a deranged exhibitionist criminal, a fundamentalist to be accountable for his violence and his crimes. His obsession does not ignite so exploitation and clichés, giving impromptu pulpit inquisitors: the explosion of the madness of a mass murderer can not criminalize the Christian fundamentalist or identify with Christianity, or throwing mud on Freemasonry for a photo with his skirt ostentatious posted on Facebook.

At times like these must cling to the families of the victims, expressing condemnation because such facts can not be repeated. You do not need scapegoats, and whatever necessary to eliminate the search for truth. Its time instead to revive a strong commitment throughout Europe because it is banned all forms of xenophobia, racism and the spirit of the Crusades.


Gustavo Raffi
Grand Master
Grand Orient of Italy


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Masonic Press Agency of Romania saddened by the Oslo attacks

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Official statement of APMR's Secretary-General
(emitted on July 24th, 2011)

Under the shock and sadness provoked by the Oslo bombing attacks, the Masonic Press Agency of Romania stands in pain and shoulder by shoulder with the Norwegian people and with all Brethren in Norway and in the world.

There is no way of talking about Breivik's membership to the Masonic Order. There is no Freemason in the world that could do something like that. Mr. Breivik is just an accident in the recent history of the Universal Masonic Order and our Craft will not forget this. The bad example of Mr. Breivik will remain in the living memory of our Craft as a negative, destructive and racist behavior of an extremist man.

The Masonic Order should take into account the possibility of analyzing twice the life of a possible future member. By this I want to underline the importance of a medical report based on a psychiatric evaluation.


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King Michael I of Romania: "We were greatly shocked and deeply saddened at the news of the unimaginable horrors that took place in Norway"

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Saturday, July 23rd, 2011, His Majesty King Michael I of Romania sent a message of sympathy and support to His Majesty King Harald V regarding the terrorist attacks in Norway.


"We were greatly shocked and deeply saddened at the news of the unimaginable horrors that took place in Norway. The tragedy is beyond any fantasies! The only consolation at this point is that, as you mentioned, your whole nation is united. Over the centuries, Norwegians have so much pride and dignity to defend their freedom and independence and I am sure they will stand, shoulder to shoulder in this tragedy. We were very moved by pictures of workers from the medical services and other emergency services who worked tirelessly to save lives, they were of all colors and races, which is a clear rejection of the message of hate that the killers wanted to give it. Our thoughts are with you in these difficult moments of trial."

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