The Stewards Apron
The Red Steward’s Apron is the first of the provincial honours, occupying a unique place within the symbolism and hierarchy of the province, (which is the term used based around county lines), representing both service and dedication.
Each year, a small select number of brethren are selected to become provincial stewards. In Buckinghamshire this is just 6~8 individuals. Promotion to this first Provincial Rank is based on merit, dedication to the craft through exceptional ritual, work, attendance and going that bit further.
Their red aprons came to symbolise zeal, energy, and the warmth of fraternal welcome, virtues essential to the role they fulfil. The colour red, long associated with devotion and service, reminds the wearer that his labour, though often performed quietly in the background, is central to the harmony and fellowship of the Lodge and Province.
The Red Steward’s Apron thus embodies both practical service and moral significance. It teaches that no office within Freemasonry is too humble to be honoured, for every task performed in the spirit of Brotherly Love contributes to the greater work of the Craft. In wearing it, the Steward represents the heart of hospitality and the dedication required to maintain the dignity, order, and fellowship of the fraternity.
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The Red Steward’s Apron is the first of the provincial honours, occupying a unique place within the symbolism and hierarchy of the province, (which is the term used based around county lines), representing both service and dedication.
Each year, a small select number of brethren are selected to become provincial stewards. In Buckinghamshire this is just 6~8 individuals. Promotion to this first Provincial Rank is based on merit, dedication to the craft through exceptional ritual, work, attendance and going that bit further.
Their red aprons came to symbolise zeal, energy, and the warmth of fraternal welcome, virtues essential to the role they fulfil. The colour red, long associated with devotion and service, reminds the wearer that his labour, though often performed quietly in the background, is central to the harmony and fellowship of the Lodge and Province.
The Red Steward’s Apron thus embodies both practical service and moral significance. It teaches that no office within Freemasonry is too humble to be honoured, for every task performed in the spirit of Brotherly Love contributes to the greater work of the Craft. In wearing it, the Steward represents the heart of hospitality and the dedication required to maintain the dignity, order, and fellowship of the fraternity.
If you would like to be part of a global community that has its roots firmly in the ground in Buckinghamshire, please join us by following this link: https://buckspgl.org/join