ZARAGOZA MANIFESTO 2023

PREAMBLE

The pioneers of Europeanism committed themselves to an ideal, uniting forces around democratic values and principles as a bulwark against any form of totalitarianism. They adopted a motto that reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of European peoples: "In varietate concordia," which translates as "Unity in Diversity." The Confederation - Regional European Masonic Obediences (COMRE) was born to address the concerns of the 21st century, giving recognition and support to its “distinctive entity,” contributing to the application of fundamental rights and the protection of minorities. We want a Masonry that grants real prominence to both individuals and the natural communities that make up the plural and diverse reality that is Europe. Through our actions, we thus guarantee greater efficiency and closeness in realizing the Chain of Union.

MANIFESTO

Gathered in Zaragoza, the Grand Lodges, Grand Orients, and other Masonic Obediences, as founding entities of this Confederation of Regional Masonic Obediences of Europe (COMRE), in our analysis and reflection on its current and future relevance, and

CONSIDERING

THAT our Order is guided by the supreme principles of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity;

THAT the mission of COMRE is to promote Masonic unity in Europe, steadfastly defending European values such as respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the Rule of Law, and respect for Human Rights.

THAT COMRE will contribute to strengthening relations between the Grand Lodges and Grand Orients of Europe, regardless of their constitutional and social differences;

THAT each Mason, each Lodge, and each Obedience have complete freedom to individually and collectively interpret Masonic tradition and method;

THAT membership in COMRE is compatible and complementary with the establishment of all kinds of bilateral relations between Obediences, Masonic Bodies, as well as membership in other Masonic forums or international organizations;

WE AGREE

TO BUILD the Confederation - Regional European Masonic Obediences (COMRE) by this Constituent Charter for the following objectives:

- To promote and consolidate fraternal and cooperative relations between different Masonic institutions in Europe, identified in their regional and cultural space as a “distinctive entity.”

- To empower and provide a secure framework within Europe for Masonic Institutions that live, perceive, identify, and define themselves as members of a cultural region with very clear and defined boundaries for the realization of Masonic projects that seek the promotion of the values of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity, as well as human and social progress.

- To establish an open space for collaboration and recognition among all regional Grand Lodges and Grand Orients of Europe, enabling appropriate mechanisms for ratification and adherence to this Confederation.

The Obediences signing this "Zaragoza Manifesto 2023" join this Chain of Union on a foundation of complete freedom of conscience and perfect mutual tolerance in Zaragoza, on October 21, 2023.