Grand National Lodge of Croatia - GNLC

The first Brethren of our Obedience were initiated in Trieste in 2005, in the Lodge EXCALIBUR under the auspices of the Grand Lodge of Italy - GRAN LOGGIA d'ITALIA degli A:.L:.A:.M:., Obbedienza di Piazza del Gesu - Palazzo Vitelleschi, Rome.

In 2006, the first Croatian Lodge was founded in Trieste – the Esteemed Lodge LIBURNIA
In 2012, the second Lodge was founded in Rijeka – The Esteemed Lodge ILIRIA
In 2013, the first Lodge was founded in Zagreb – the Esteemed Sapientia Lodge
In 2014, the first Lodge was founded in Split – The Esteemed Lodge DALMATIA
In 2015, the Lodge was founded in Osijek – The Esteemed Lodge of Sv. IVAN
In 2016, the second Lodge was founded in Zagreb – The Esteemed AEQUILIBRIUM Lodge
In 2018, the second Lodge was founded in Split – The Esteemed Lodge ASPALATHOS


This marked the realization of a strategic plan to open Lodges in the four largest Croatian cities. Activities continue with the selection and invitation of new members in all Lodges. On February 14, 2014, the Grand National Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Croatia - "Grand National Lodge of Croatia" (GNLC) was established. Its headquarters are in Rijeka.


GNLC currently has multiple Symbolic Lodges, with a constant tendency to increase the number of Brothers and Sisters. Works on the first Apprentice Degree are regularly held every two weeks. A rich activity of writing Architectural Tablets - Essays is being developed. There are plans to establish a publishing company that would promote the philosophy of Freemasonry, including esoterica.

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