Daughters of Mokanna
| Formation | June 5, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Josephine Mace |
| Headquarters | Hamilton, New York |
| Website | daughtersofmokanna |
The Daughters of Mokanna is a women's auxiliary organization of the Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm (the Grotto). It was founded on June 5, 1919, by Josephine Mace and several Grotto leaders in Illinois. The order began with four subordinate chapters – Amoo #1 (Rock Island, IL), Mohassan #2 (Davenport, IA), Ankara #3 (Kansas City, MO), and Zal #4 (Moline, IL) – which together formed the Supreme Daughters of Mokanna. Over the decades the order spread to about 20 U.S. states. Originally membership was limited to wives of Grotto members, but it later expanded to any close female relative of a Master Mason or women in other Masonic-affiliated organizations.
Organization
The national body is known as the Supreme Daughters of Mokanna, led by a Supreme Mighty Chosen One (analogous to a national president) and other officers. Local chapters are called Enchanted Realms, each with a unique name and number. For example, recent new Realms include Aries #107 (Southfield, MI, instituted July 21, 2022) and Nox Lux #109 (Temple, TX, instituted August 12, 2023)
Each Enchanted Realm elects its own officers with titles like Mighty Chosen One, Lalla, Yusuf, Zulette, etc., who conduct initiations and meetings using the order's ceremonial ritual. Membership in a Realm is open to eligible women (relatives of Masons or members of Masonic-affiliated organizations) and usually requires sponsorship by a Grotto member. They recently opened up the requirement in some states where masonic sponsorship is allowed.
The Supreme Session of the Daughters of Mokanna is the annual convention for the national organization. The Daughters also participate in Grotto conventions: in 2017 they held the first-ever Daughters of Mokanna ceremonial at the Grotto Supreme Council Session, offering Prophets' wives and daughters an opportunity to join during the convention. In general, each Enchanted Realm conducts its own events (initiations, officer installations, socials and fundraisers) and often holds open or "public" ceremonies to engage family and community. One famous Daughter was Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt.
Enchanted Realms are typically affiliated with a local Grotto (for example, Azim No. 106 in Astoria, Queens, is associated with Azim Grotto no. 7 of New York). These chapters focus on Masonic fellowship among women. One example is Azim No. 106 (Astoria, Queens), which held a public installation of officers 2019. In that ceremony, the new Mighty Chosen One and other officers of Azim 106 were formally inducted and presented with the Enchanted Lantern (an award symbolizing service) Local Realms like Azim 106 typically engage in both social and service activities: they meet regularly under their own ritual, raise funds for the humanitarian foundation, and assist the Grotto by hosting events or supporting charitable projects.
"Daughters of Mokanna support the Grottoes International".[1]
"One famous Daughter was Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt".[2]
"Azim No. 106 2019 Public Installation".[3]
"Daughters of Mokanna" [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]
"Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm" [9]
"Freemasonry and Women" [10]
References
- ↑ "Scottish Rite March/April 2025: Behind a Masonic Veil: The Supreme Daughters of Mokanna and the Grotto". The Scottish Rite Journal.
- ↑ "March/April 2025 | Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, S.J., U.S.A."
- ↑ "The Daughters of Mokanna install new officers". Astoria-Long Island City, NY Patch. November 20, 2019.
- ↑ "Daughters of Mokanna". ArchivesSpace at the University of Iowa. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ↑ "Daughters of Mokanna". Grottoes International Magazine. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ↑ "Daughters of Mokanna". Ann Arbor News, January 5, 1961. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ↑ "Concordant Bodies of Masonry". Master Mason.com. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ↑ "Book Freemasonry an Introduction". Penguin Group. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ↑ "Grottoes Grottos and Related". What is the Grotto M.O.V.P.E.R.?. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ↑ "The Masonic Information Center". Freemasonary and Women. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
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