what is Amne

[Tim]

Hello Brethren,

I'm planning to come to Finland in June 2008 to continue my Studies..
Most probably it will be Lappeenranta or Helsinki..

How easy would it be for me to find a lodge where they practice in English. I'm willing to learn Finnish but I guess that will take a considerable amount of time..

[Fredrik]

Hmm... Finland has a lot of different masonic orders. According to http://www.vapaamuurarit.fi/ssl/intro-eng.html there is one english speaking lodge in Helsinki. I do not now its name or which rite it follows though.

I'm sure some of the other brothers on this forum can give you a more detailed answer.

I do not understand the question in your header though

Regards
Fredrik

[Tim]

I'm sorry, I didnt understand what it meant by 'Amne' - but now i guess it should be 'Topic'.

I was initiated to Irish Rite.

Appreciate all your input

Thanks heaps!!

[Munkholt]

Hi Tim,

glad to see you have made your way here – hope that you will find your answers. Otherwise, you could try to go through the Grand Lodge of Finland.

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[Tim]

Yes I hope someone will get the chance to read this and help me out..

Tim

[Andreas]

If you mean ämne it is swedish for subject or topic as you stated!

[Tim]

So I guess there's apparently no English practicing lodges in Finland..
What you dear Brethren can suggest me. ?
Do you think it would take at least one year to learn the language in order to converse well with others...

[Andreas]

I guess there aren't any English speaking logdes there! The majority of Finnish people speak very good English. I suggest that the notions you have, will be solved as once your'e there.

Sincerely and fraternally,


Andreas

[Fredrik]

So I guess there's apparently no English practicing lodges in Finland..
What you dear Brethren can suggest me. ?
Do you think it would take at least one year to learn the language in order to converse well with others...

Well according to the webpage I linked to in my previous post in this thread there is one lodge.

From http://www.vapaamuurarit.fi/ssl/intro-eng.html
"In addition to the above, Finland has one research lodge and one training lodge. In Helsinki there is also an English language lodge while a German language lodge is in the process of being established."

Regards
Fredrik

[Tim]

Thank you Brothers

when I my arrival date gets closer i shall intensify my search.

appreciate your effort and good nature to help

Fraternally,
Tim