U.M.S.O.I.

MASONIC UNION OF STRICT INITIATION OBSERVANCE

The independent Lodge was founded in 1982 by some Brothers who separated from the Italian historic Obediences. The Lodge chose a strict independence as the Brothers coming from other experiences would not tolerate once more the social constrictions the sclerotic attitude that ruled the actions of those Lodges.

The Zarathustra Lodge chose to become a unit attentive to social problems, dedicated to depth socio cultural researches which are constantly referred to the present and not to the past in spite of all the problems that this attitude implies.

The Lodge adopted the rituals of the Great Lodge of California as well as the statute and the rulings adopted in the USA. It shortly became a model for other lodges lodge thanks to the use of a new language less secretive but more suited to the needs of contemporary men.

The visitor of this web site will be able, in time, to verify the evolution of this Lodge’s workings, its principles which are expressed in clear and positive concepts and how much it has influenced a large part of Italian Masonry to the extent that its Master could say without fear of being contradicted “We are messengers and actors of a new Masonry founded on honesty, morality and clear principles. For these reasons we will be opposed by the traditionalists who fear novelties.

The spirit of this lodge towards Masonry in general is similar to the way in which Giordano Bruno took stance in front of the Catholic faith. Or, even better, it reminds of the trilogy of freedom, equality and fraternity which was born of the French Revolution and gave way to a new era in history. The liberal ideals also gave way to innovative models of democracy pushing the countries governed by a Monarchy to adopt a constitutional model. This is probably one of the reasons for the opposition to Masonry and its persecution by totalitarian and conservative regimes. This is also the reason for a strong co relation between Masonry and politics.

The frequent pronouncements of legal experts inspired by Lombroso see us as enemies. Of the same opinion are those who politically sustain the temporal power of the Church. They will never forgive us Masons for the siege of Porta Pia or the first Roman Republic of 1810.

The Zarathustra Lodge pursues another concept which can be expressed as “love in action” This principle makes the Lodge universal and mother of more Obediences. The Lodge has had an internationally difficult life and it has been opposed to, whilst suffering because of the jealousy and envy of others. It was able, nevertheless, to confirm its right to exist thanks to its tolerance, its dialogue. The humble attitude of its Masters was and is today its strength and a the focus of Masonic activities.

Same fate was shared by the Obediences that were generated by this Lodge and that were frequently subjected to less than honest principles. They were frequently divided and disassembled but they never generated Masonic monsters. Simply the obnoxious parts were cut off and expelled, having entered the organization to gain profit or other benefits. Zarathustra todayis rich of more than twenty years of experience and it is a reference point for anyone who has a pure soul, a clean mind, is honest in his actions and wants to learn .

The Honourable Master

G.Simonetti

Note:

By Historical Masonry we mean the Grande Oriente d’Italia (GOI) also known as the Palazzo Giustiniani Masonry and the Great Lodge of Italy also known as the Masonry of Piazza Gesù.

They are the only certifiable Masonry Obediences even if in the passing of time they have been frequently troubled from a social, Masonic and legal point of view.

These were the reasons why Brothers felt compelled to discuss and critically meditate on the situation and then join the Zarathustra to gain a renewed ideal and Masonic spirit.