“Gotthold Ephraim” (GE) is founded on the tenets of St. Johns masonry. Light was brought to the lodge on June 21st 1985 in Orient Vienna.

The membership of”Gotthold Ephraim” consists women and men, initiated and accepted according to masonic tradition, who work towards universal love and acceptance.

The focus is on combining the humanitarian and a ritual group experience, with the aim of helping each to a positive lifestyle.

The lodge is named for the great German poet and philosopher Gotthold Ephraim Lessing.