Order of the Eastern Star

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The Order of the Eastern Star (OES) is a Masonic appendant body open to both men and women. It was established in 1850 by lawyer and educator Rob Morris, a noted Freemason, and adopted and approved as an appendant body of the Masonic Fraternity in 1873. The order is based on teachings from the Bible and is open to people of all religious beliefs. It has approximately 10,000 chapters in 18 countries and approximately 500,000 members under its General Grand Chapter. Applicants must be of good moral character, believe in a Supreme Being, and be willing to assume the obligation of the Order. Members of the Order of the Eastern Star are aged 18 and older and be one of the following: Any Master Mason in good standing. Women who are relatives of past or present Master Masons in good standing of a regular Lodge of the Masonic Fraternity. The relationship is by birth, marriage or adoption. Women who are majority members of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls or Job's Daughters International...

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