Masonry In Turkey

[VStar9]

Dear Members,


I am writing in regards to my enquiry about Masonry in Turkey.

I am from London originally, however for the past year I have been living in Istanbul, and this will be the case for the foreseeable future.

I have been deeply interested in Freemasonry for the past two years and therefore have decided to become one. Since not currently living in England I have not looked for an opportunity to approach a Lodge there.

This is what brings me to start this thread, and find some information on the best steps to becoming a Mason here in Turkey.

My initial instinct is to visit the Lodges in Istanbul. I am aware of the Grand Lodge of Turkey as well as the English speaking "Freedom Lodge N.35", both of which are located in Istanbul.

I would be grateful for all your advice as well as any further information.


Thank you all for your time in advance.


Kind Regards

[MASON]

Deal VStar9,

Application process in Turkey is a bit different than most countries. Instead of them going to a Lodge and ask for a petition, prospects mainly get invited to Masonry by one of their Mason friends after being spotted by them. You ask questions, make researches and finally you ask for a petition from your friend. The process is pretty long and hard. Usually takes at least 6 months with all the investigations, secret ballots etc.

Even though people get rejected most of the time, you can always go to a Lodge and ask for a petition also. Either way you will also need 2 Masons to sign your petition as your witnesses.

Respectfully

[VStar9]

Dear MASON,

Thank you for your reply.

The length of time it would take for a petition to process is not an issue. The part that is more tricky for me personally, is connecting to someone who is a Mason here in Turkey.

For the time being though I will just have to continue my pursuit of knowledge and development while looking out for the right opportunity in the future.

Kind Regards

[aquila]

Sadly,Masonry in Turkey is too discrete because of socio-political issues,in U.S.A you can even make an online request and get accepted(or invited to meetings) within months.
Dear @MASON I've a specific lodge in my mind that i would like to ask for membership,I looked up on the Internet and i couldn't find any contact information,how can i ask for petition ?

[MASON]

Sadly,Masonry in Turkey is too discrete because of socio-political issues,in U.S.A you can even make an online request and get accepted(or invited to meetings) within months.
Dear @MASON I've a specific lodge in my mind that i would like to ask for membership,I looked up on the Internet and i couldn't find any contact information,how can i ask for petition ?

Dear @aquila,

As explained within the rules and conditions page, I and this website doesn't help anyone personally to become a Mason. We only provide information, answer questions and debate specific topics. If you want to take the next step to become a Mason, then you will have to make your own research online and in your local area and take the necessary steps. I don't think it would be appropriate to provide a direct help to an unknown person here for him to become a Mason. Hope you'll understand. Good luck.

Regards

[aquila]

First of all ,@MASON Thank you for your kind response,I understand

Dear @ANARCHOSA Before registering here i registered an English Masonry forum and they had a meeting section that they update monthly you could attend any of these meetings and get to meet with members.
I spoke with them about masonry and they were really helpful and friendly towards newcomers.The lodge i mentioned is located in Turkey

Regards

[aquila]

@ANARCHOSA The web site i am talking about is one of the greatest sources on the internet i am not giving its address cause it might be against the rules and the rest is pretty much personal therefore i will respond you personally.