Norwegian Order of Freemasons

The Grand Lodge has followed the Swedish Rite since 1818, which requires its members to adhere to Christianity.

Today, the lodge resides inside the headquarters of the Norwegian Order of Freemasons in Nedre Vollgt.

The coat of arms of the Lodge carries the Latin inscription Artis Ope Ferociam Exuit, meaning "With the help of the Art, it (the leopard) shall get rid of its wildness (or rage)."

It was founded by Count Christian Conrad Danneskiold-Laurvig, probably with the Danish king Frederick V of Denmark present at the initiation ceremony.

Martin», with a Patent from the Premier Grand Lodge of England dated 25 October 1745.

In 1818, due to the union between Norway and Sweden, the lodge St. Olaus to the white leopard became a member of The Swedish Order of Freemasons.

The lodge was one of the six founding members of the Norwegian Order of Freemasons («Province X») on 24 June 1891.

In 1752 the lodge also gradually began to practise the high degrees of Rite of Strict Observance.

Coat of arms of Lodge Oscar til den flammende Stjerne
Main lodge building ( stamhus ) of the Norwegian Order of Freemasons in the centre of Oslo , next to the Parliament
Internal view of the main lodge building of the Norwegian Order of Freemasons