MASONIC EDUCATION
Meanings of Masonic Symbols
THE ALL-SEEING EYE, GEORGE WASHINGTON AND LODGE OFFICERS
There are several well-known symbols associated with Freemasonry. The Square and Compasses, The Letter “G”, and the Trowel are three examples. In this post, we’ll explore three additional symbols and their meaning to Freemasons.

Lodge Officers
In our ritual, the three pillar officers of a Masonic Lodge roles are explained. In our public installation ceremony, the full officer line is installed and their responsibilities are affirmed. In a Masonic Lodge, the Worshipful Master is the presiding officer, similar to the president of an organization. The Senior Warden serves as the Vice President and the Junior Warden is like a 2nd Vice President. There are also appointed officers who serve at the will and pleasure of the Worshipful Master.
Freemasons who are looking for deeper meaning of the Lodge officer meanings could also make the following esoteric connections.
Worshipful Master — The Spirit
Senior Warden — The Soul
Junior Warden — The Intellect
Senior Deacon — link between the Spirit and the Soul
Junior Deacon — link between the Soul and the Mind
George Washington
George Washington is America’s Most Famous Freemason. Bro. Washington has a long string of “firsts” in American History: first commander in chief (Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War), first American “war hero” and first U.S. president (1789 to 1797). However, Bro. Washington shares the distinction of being one of the prominent Freemasons during the revolutionary era, which included Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Adams, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and Paul Revere.
Bro. Washington’s Masonic history began on November 4, 1752 when was obligated as Entered Apprentice at Fredericksburg Lodge, later renamed and numbered as Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4 after the creation of the Grand Lodge of Virginia in 1778. As president, Washington exchanged letters with many Masonic local and state grand lodges, along with meeting with Masonic delegations during his travels. His most significant Masonic activity, however, occurred on September 18, 1793. Acting as grand master pro tem, he presided at the Masonic ceremonial laying of the United States Capitol cornerstone.

George Washington University, Washington, DC

“When one lives in integrity of the heart, one lives all the precepts, all the commandments without even knowing them.” — Bro. George Washington
The All-Seeing Eye
The All Seeing Eye, also known as the Masonic Eye or Eye of Providence, is an internationally recognized Masonic symbol. It dates back to 1797 when it was introduced in a publication of the Freemasons Monitor and has been associated with Freemasonry in America when another U.S. president who was also a Freemason, Bro. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, added the All-Seeing Eye as part of the great seal displayed on the back of the one dollar bill in 1935.
Bro. Jim Simpson, Schenectady Lodge #1174, Schenectady, New YorkSigman Bodies Ancient Accept Scottish Rite, Scotia, New York St. George’s Chapter #157, Schenectady, New York St. George’s Council #74, Schenectady, New York St. George’s Commandry #37, Schenectady, New YorkCharles H. Copestake #69 AMD, Schenectady, New York
