Symbols - Acacia

Many tree species, widespread in Egypt, Arabia and Palestine. Acacia was the tree that supplied the timber to the Hebrew people, the sacred and aromatic Shittim or shittim wood (Exodus 30, 24 and 27 Ese, 220. It was widely used in the construction of the Tabernacle. Plant consecrated in ceremonies, and Spirit of Freemasonry Degrees as a symbol of innocence, initiation and immortality of the soul. the legend of the third degree, the Acacia branch indicates the place where three fellow murderers had hidden the body doe Master Hram, they murdered in the Temple of Solomon. symbol of immortality in Masonic emblems. the famous Diploma is awarded to the Acacia Masonic frequent.