Svenska Frimureriets Historia Page

Unlike many international variants, the Swedish Rite is explicitly based on Christian principles and only admits Christian men.

During the mid-to-late 18th century, Swedish Freemasonry evolved from a three-degree system into its current eleven-degree structure, known as the .

The history of Swedish Freemasonry (Svenska Frimureriets Historia) is a unique narrative of cultural import, royal patronage, and the development of a distinct "Swedish Rite" that differs from the Anglo-American traditions found elsewhere. 1. Origins and French Influence (1735–1750s)