06/04/2026
WHY the gloves?
Nearly all Freemasons have them, depending on the Constitution they are from. Usually someone can be found frantically looking for a pair in their regalia case, only for someone else to offer a helping hand (or glove).
Originally, the reason why was practical. It dates back to the operative masons for whom it was the standard PPE, to protect the hands from rough stone, heavy labour, and to keep them clean.
Now, they are worn by Freemasons for the same reason that High Court Judges and Bishops historically wore white gloves: showing that their actions were pure, incorruptible, and done with reverence.
How many pairs of gloves have you owned?
