The Lodge is symbolically a closed and sacred place. It is in this place, in this workshop that the ties and privileged relations of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity between the Brothers are established.
Masonic discipline is founded on a tradition that puts into play a Human and sacred experience and constitutes a liberating Authority.
The Degrees of Instruction, conferred by the Order of Memphis-Mizraim, are divided into three series:-
- From the First to the Third Degree, Symbolic Masonry.
- From the Fourth to the Thirty Third Degree, Philosophical Masonry.
- From the Thirty Fourth to 95th Degree, Hermetic, or Esoteric Masonry.
SYMBOLIC MASONRY gives an explanation of symbolism and disposes the first principles of philosophical research.
PHILOSOPHICAL MASONRY teaches the philosophy of history and the study of the myths of Antiquity, the different ages of Humanity, and admits the most advanced and sublime philosophical labour.
HERMETIC AND ESOTERIC MASONRY occupies itself in high philosophy, the study of religious myths, the different Ages of Humanity, and admits the most advanced Philosophical and Esoteric Work.