Sprig of Acacia
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The Sprig of Acacia is a symbol of Freemasonry. The Sprig of Acacia is part of the Sacred Plants of Freemasonry, other sacred objects include, Sacred geometry. The Sprig of Acacia is also part of the third degree ritual. there is some debate in several publications whether it was the Acacia, or indeed the Cassia (The Cassia according to Freemasonic teachings, led to Hiram Abiff's grave. Acacia is one of the main symbols of Freemasonry, as acknowledged in 'Morals and Dogma' by Albert Pike.
A sprig of Acacia is at times placed in graves, or on caskets, at Masonic funerals.
The Acacia was often used in Ancient Asia Minor and North African practices, such as Vedic, Egyptian and Palestinian. In Vedic practice, a small hole is bored into a piece of Acacia wood, a soft piece of wood is then rapidly turned, and a flame emerges, which is used for sacrifice rituals. Sprigs of Acacia were used in smaller quantities, usually as decoration or as aesthetic values to Ritual grounds.
The Acacia was also referred to in The Bible in many cases. It is referred to in the book of Exodus. in Exodus 25:10 it is rumoured to be 'The Shittah'. In Exodus 26 it was used in the building of the Tabernacle. In Exodus 37 it is mentioned in the creation of the Ark of the Covenant.
It was also mentioned in other Books of the bible such as Genesis and Leviticus.
It has also been claimed that the Crown of Thorns that Jesus was forced to wear, was created with Acacia Thorns.
