The Realm continues to grow, and we are incredibly excited to welcome Damascus Grotto! Damascus Grotto was chartered on August 23, 2025, in Damascus, Virginia.
In attendance was Grand Monarch Robert Lorenz, Jr., and First Lady Theresa, Grand Master of Ceremonies Marion Humphreys, III, and his Lady Jennifer, and representing the Humanitarian Foundation was Humanitarian Foundation Trustee Christopher "Craig" Frazier, P.M., and his Lady Natasha.
On Friday August 22, 2025, the Grand Monarch arrived in Damascus for the beginning of the celebrations. There was a welcome reception and a light dinner.
On Saturday, August 23, 2025, was the institution, chartering and installation for Damascus Grotto, which started at noon. In the evening, there was a casual dinner. The Grand Monarch remarked in his travel report, "Everyone in attendance had a good time and Good Fellowship. The Prophets are excited about starting this Grotto."
Please join us in extending a heartfelt welcome to this new Grotto and new Prophets. Because of this continued growth, we are able to continue to share in Fun, Sympathy, and Good Fellowship.
For an updated list of upcoming Grotto institutions, please click here to visit our website's calendar.
Are you interested in getting a Grotto started in your area? Please click here to contact the Supreme Council office for further information.
