Tomáš G. Masaryk na stránkách periodika Svobodný zednář 1925‒1932

The authors focus on an internal periodical of Czech Free Masons from 1925 till 1932, i.e. until the year of Hitler’s taking over power in Germany. They find out that the relationship of the Free Masons to T. G. Masaryk was gradually being intensified. While the periodical never mentioned him in the period 1925‒1927, from the following year on, occurrences of his name and expressions of honour towards him increased in number and in intensity. From the year 1931 onwards, his title “Mason without Apron” became official. Czech Free Masons also accepted Masaryk’s religious legacy which was contrary to what the majority in the society held.