09 July 2009, 13:28
Moscow, July 9, Interfax - About 29 thousands Cubans are members of more
than 300 Masonic lodges in various cities of the country and at the same
time are actively involved in public work, humanitarian and charitable
projects.
Ethnic composition of Masonic lodges is very diverse as well as Cuban
population in general. Majority of "Freemasons" - over 9 thousand people
- live in Havana. Masons act freely, each person can confess that he is
a Mason of his own free will, the Tribuna paper has cited Grand
Secretary of Cuban Masons Alberto William Rojas Aguilar as saying on
Thursday.
Masonic lodges crept over all Cuban provinces in the late 18th century,
representatives of elite mostly joint them. Role of Masons was
especially significant in the Cuban liberation movement. Before
socialism, Masons actively participated in the government, though
according to the Grand Secretary, today there is no masons in executive
power of Cuba.
"Freemasons" donated money to construct the main Masonic church in
Havana in 1955. After the revolution, Masonic property was partly
nationalized, the number of Masons abruptly reduced. However, the
Masonic church was not closed, offices of several ministries are located
there.
Interfax-Religion (9 July 2009)
http://www.interfax-religion.com/?act=news&div=6206
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