"A Sufi Perspective of Freemasonry: The Bektashi Order of Dervishes"

This talk will be a high-end discussion of Sufism and, in particular, the Bektashi Order of Dervishes, its brief history and organizational structure, and the common elements of its belief system concerning Freemasonry.

R∴W∴ Mete Talimcioglu has been a Freemason since 1995, he founded Anatolia Lodge No 1183 and was the first Master of the Lodge. Mete was also the Assistant Grand Lecturer of his District

He served the Valley of NYC Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite and was the head of all 4 Bodies, he received the Meritorious Service Award (MSA) and the 33°, in which case he served as the Deputy’s Representation from 2011 to 2020.

Brother Talimcioglu also served in leadership positions in the Royal Arch Chapter and the Cryptic Council.