A New Master for Quatuor Coronati: Welcoming Trevor W. McKeown
The prestigious Quatuor Coronati Lodge, No. 2076, which is renowned for its dedication to Masonic research and scholarship, has welcomed a new Canadian Master. W. Bro. Trevor W. McKeown. Trevor was installed as the Master of the Lodge at todays installation meeting, marking a significant milestone in this esteemed organization’s history. The event was made even more special by the presence of numerous brethren who traveled from Canada to witness this momentous occasion and support their friend and Brother. We were also honoured to be the first lodge in history to dine actually in the museum!
The World’s first Research Lodge
Quatuor Coronati Lodge, founded in 1884, stands as a beacon of Masonic intellectual pursuit. Located in London, it draws members from across the globe who are dedicated to the study and dissemination of Masonic knowledge, history, and symbolism. The Lodge’s publications, particularly Ars Quatuor Coronatorum, are considered essential reading for any serious Masonic scholar.
Trevor W. McKeown: A Life Dedicated to the Craft
W. Bro. McKeown, a self-proclaimed “obscure Freemason of no authority,” brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to his new role. Born on the north bank of the Fraser River and raised amidst the rainforests of Haida Gwaii, his journey has been one of dedication to both the Craft and the written word.
With a thirty-year career spanning the evolution of the publishing industry, W. Bro. McKeown has honed his skills as an editor, writer, and publisher. This expertise has been invaluable to his Masonic endeavors. He joined King George Lodge No. 129 in 1980, serving as Master in 1996, and has held numerous significant positions within the Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon, including Grand Historian for eighteen of the last nineteen years.
His contributions to Masonic scholarship are extensive. He has authored annual monographs on Masonic events in his jurisdiction, meticulously documenting the history of the Craft in British Columbia and Yukon. In 2021, he produced revised editions of three cornerstone Masonic histories for his jurisdiction’s sesquicentenary. His dedication to preserving and sharing Masonic knowledge is further evidenced by his roles as editor of the Grand Lodge’s Masonic Bulletin, creator and administrator of their website, and curator of the Vancouver Masonic Library and Archives.
Looking Ahead
With W. Bro. McKeown at the helm, Quatuor Coronati Lodge is poised to continue its vital work of furthering Masonic knowledge. His leadership, grounded in a deep understanding of Masonic history and a passion for research, promises to inspire new avenues of inquiry and encourage deeper understanding of the Craft.
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