Founded 6010 Y∴T∴L∴ · Treaty of Arezzo

Society of Grand Lodges in Alliance

A confederation of Regular Grand Lodges on five continents. We assemble each year to share fellowship and promote Masonic tradition, while respecting the autonomy of every Grand Lodge and the variety of Rituals practised around the world.

Member Grand Lodges
33
Continents
5
General Assemblies
17
Founding Grand Lodges
9
Brethren of SOGLIA in regalia, gathered for a General Assembly group portrait

About SOGLIA

Born of the Treaty of Arezzo

On the 30th of January 6010 Y∴T∴L∴, in the Italian city of Arezzo, the Grand Masters of nine Regular Grand Lodges met in due form to found a new Masonic body.

The Treaty remains open to every Regular Grand Lodge of the world, and SOGLIA now spans five continents.

Our foundations

The charter we keep

The documents and symbols that define how SOGLIA is constituted and what its members hold to.

Statute

The principles, structure and regulations that govern the Society and its member Grand Lodges.

Declaration of Principles

Every member remains in good standing in a Lodge of a recognised Grand Lodge. Masonic principles are fundamental, not discretionary.

Anthem

“Spirit of Unity”, the SOGLIA Anthem, composed by Tom Brandus and released in 2013.

The Shield

An eagle, the blue planet and the working tools of the Craft, bordered by nine stars.

“When we fail to meet the standards of conduct required of Masons, our response is to correct and remedy that failure, not to lower our standards.”

Declaration of Principles

Membership

Member Grand Lodges

Grand Lodges from every part of the world join SOGLIA to share fraternity and celebrate Masonic diversity.

Leadership

Presidents & Board

Portrait of M∴W∴G∴M∴ Borko Ziravac President

M∴W∴G∴M∴ Borko Ziravac

Serbia
Portrait of R∴W∴B∴ Denis Alin Enache Grand Chancellor

R∴W∴B∴ Denis Alin Enache

Romania
Portrait of M∴W∴B∴ Adrian Mihai Ionescu-Miu Grand Treasurer

M∴W∴B∴ Adrian Mihai Ionescu-Miu

Romania

Since 2010

General Assemblies

Assembled annually in a different city of the world, to share fellowship and promote Masonic tradition.

SOGLIA · SDWA

Supreme Degrees World Accord

The international accord within SOGLIA that upholds order, regularity and mutual recognition in the higher degrees, so that each Supreme Council can cooperate abroad while keeping full sovereignty.

Rites within the Accord

4° – 33°

Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite

The Scottish Rite degrees from the 4th to the 33rd, under proper authority and structured progression.

York Rite

York Rite Accord

The York Rite and its higher-degree bodies, each retaining its complete identity and internal governance.

Memphis Misraim

Ancient and Primitive Rite

The Rite of Memphis Misraim, practised with qualified supervision and verifiable records.

Correspondence

Write to the Society

Please do not hesitate to contact us about membership, recognition, the General Assembly, or to verify a Grand Lodge’s standing.