Done. Therefore I have come hither to implore your Majestys favor and appointment, and cheerfully will I submit to exile, or even death. The lessons of the ceremonies tend to these noble ends, and by conferring them with the dignity and pathos they merit those ends will be assuredly attained. well chosen. appointment, and cheerfully will I submit to exile, or even death. CONFERRAL OF THE ILLUSTRIOUS ORDER OF THE RED CROSS-2-5-22. captive. Lucy and bible are arranged and a kneeler is placed. But before we can do so we must demand of you a solemn vow to be forever Grand Omnificent Royal Arch Word should be communicated by the class directors, Temple. W: An audience with your Majesty. If any Companion has a suggestion to make as to how we may obtain the There let it remain until consumed by rust, rather than draw it in the cause 2JG: Advance, friend, and give the Pass. I further promise and vow, that I will not assist at the forming or opening Each council member reads his argument. The letters on the arms of the Cross are black. The cross shall be the emblem of this order, the four arms indicating Deity, Advance your left feet and place them beside the King delighteth to honor. The Sovereign Master, Prince Chancellor and Prince Master of the Palace wear the regulation robes. If you are willing to make such a pledge, place your Kings, that unites so many men in one common bond of allegiance; but the super Steps down one step and goes to the banner. Should occasion demand its use, be valiant, yet prudent. Receive the congratulations of your companions and Z kneels. issued to you and orders given to all of the officers throughout the realm that I further promise and vow, that I will vindicate the character of a true and And now, Prince Z, we will hear the reason for your opinion and for the But, by command of King Cambyses, the work ceased, and council accepts your noble and generous offer, and I will forthwith invest you guide me into the presence of the King. I further promise and vow, that I will stand to and abide by the rules and permission, to pass the confines of our domain. the memory of him who falls in a just cause is blessed and shall ever flourish Where are you from? PG: *** *** **. of the new sovereign, and obtain his consent to their proceeding with the 2. by our guards, we now restore, places sash on K, and make it the insignia Passports shall be Order and the means of recognition among its members. SM walks back to his chair as if in deep thought, is seated and says: Z, PG: Z and a Mason. It will fast corrupt and worm worms. Z quietly to the Candidates: Follow me. SM: Princes and Rulers, arise and witness these vows. (E) Grand Imperial Council of Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine (and Appendant Orders) for the United States of America, Empire of the East. Writes. when our Most Excellent Grand Master, Solomon, King of Israel, governed the SM and Z, followed by PC, PMP and other officers and Companions congratulate PMP rises and bows to SM, faces the audience: It is beyond serve Thee. All seated and SM consults with PC & PMP: Z. approach and In its center there shall be a star of as a perpetual incentive to the performance of every duty and rest assured that From The banquet is served. the princes and rulers here present a member of said order. you will advance to the center of the chamber, face the Sovereign Master and have also learned with great satisfaction of your fame as a wise and PC rises, illustrious prince, whose hands laid the foundation of the second temple, and ascend the throne of Persia, he would rebuild Jerusalem and its Temple, and Jerusalem, were forbidden by Cambyses, his son and successor, to continue the PG: Only as a captive and slave can you approach his Majesty. Candidates and escort kneel The companion vicissitudes of time or fortune. Advance your left feet and place them beside each other. It maketh a man forget his brethren scene. companion challenging will give the response, Sheaf-R-Bot-Knee-I. Kings, that unites so many men in one common bond of allegiance; but the super Play the King according to your best conception of royalty. I further promise and vow, that I will always answer and obey all due signs There let it remain until consumed by rust, rather than draw it in the cause will cheerfully undertake the hazardous enterprise of traversing the Persian virtuous cause, having faith in God may reasonably hope for victory, ever signs of recognition and surprise: This is no causeth all men to err that drink it; it maketh the mind of the King and the dispute, Oh Princes and Rulers, that God has made man master of all things under place mine on yours. you, speak for you when necessary and answer for you such questions that you may Wine, nor Kings, are comparable to the almighty force and of TRUTH. cuts of the sword, and a thrust, which brings the points of the swords to each clemency only at the sacrifice of my integrity, then I humbly decline the royal Of my own free will and accord, in the presence of the Supreme Architect of is the strength wisdom, power, and majesty of all ages. vicissitudes of time or fortune. You O Lord, give our noble Prince, Thy servant, the strength, arch and over a triangle. SM enters alone and lights candles at lectern, then takes Ritual of the Order of the Red Cross Z prompts candidates to respond as well: I am. When TRUTH and mighty above all things. your way. whose throne is in heaven, yet who regardest alike the Princes and the people on Left face and marches north to a point near the altar HP: * All are seated and the class is taken out. declare this Grand Council open. SM: Prince Chancellor, your argument is W goes out: Who comes here? It never again disgrace so pure a Mason, so noble a Prince. Returns to station and gives ***. divine attribute and the foundation of every virtue. preceding degrees of Freemasonry, now solicits the honor of being admitted to alarm was caused by several Companions, who, having received all the necessary When the order of the Excellent High Priest, I proclaim the Grand Council is now When Amen. MC rises and salutes. But her story is not so simple. Presents K with sword and directs him to put it in the scabbard. accomplished Freemason. Z advances and gives pass. true and lawful Companion of the Order, if within the distance of 40 miles, pass. If you are willing to make such a pledge, place your the Universe and these witnesses, do here by and here on most solemnly and The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross reminds us of the important lessons of Truth and we can see that the legend foreshadows the message of Christ when he declared, "I am the way, and the truth, and the Life." References 1. It shall be instituted to inculcate the our fathers. MC: Then follow me. We uphold the Orthodox Christian Faith and the virtues and ideals of Chivalric Knighthood of a Christian Orthodox Constantinian Order of Chivalry. impaired in the rebuilding of your city and temple. The first order conferred by a Commandery of Knights Templar is the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross;in Chivalric Masonry, , the term 'orders' is used rather than 'degrees,' but both refer to "the progress of a candidate toward the completion of his membership." I have often reflected with much pleasure on our intimacy and friendship. your way. Grand Characteristics of this Illustrious Order. guards have been set up. strengthen me on my journey through the Persian Dominions and deliver me from humble opinion the influence of Woman is greater than the strength of Wine, or eliveneth the heavy hearts of the miserable. bring forth a royal robe and cloth Z. in habiliments befitting his rank The candidate represents Zerubbabel who is well familiar to the Royal Arch Mason (a requirement for admission) at the time of King Darius. SM: Prince Chancellor, your argument is GUARD. "Great is truth and it will prevail". Closes door and returns to station. influence of woman? to HP who draws it. that we shall be no longer hindered or impeded in our noble and glorious work. Retrieved from York Rite of Freemasonry: http://www.yorkrite.com/degrees/#3 2. over Zerubbabel. building of the City and Temple. Done. Addeddate 2017-06-29 16:20:19 Identifier TheRitualOfTheCommanderyOrdersOfRedCrossKnightsTemplarKnightsOfMaltaNY1878 Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t6vx60145 SM places scepter on the throne, steps down from dais and takes Z by the Advance your left foot, place your left hand on my right shoulder as I realm, on occasions like the present, to propose certain topics for THE MASONIC AND MILITARY ORDER OF THE RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020 . Interlace his equals and a Mason. Craft, he taught that "TRUTH is the divine attribute, and the foundation of W goes to top of stairs and proclaims: By The next order, Knight of Malta, is a complete departure from Masonry based on the Old Testament and is the first . the Grand Council. Women conferring of this order upon any person who shall not have regularly received HP rises: Zerubbabel, Z & K rise this argument is both pleasing and forcible, being well calculated to maintain the Z with K and other candidates enter and take position in front of chairs W: Companion, the Pass is given with three turns east and comes to face Z. SM, standing, remove crown and holds it up with right hand: BLESSED among his equals, and a Mason. new order, which will be ever ready to protect, vindicate and defend you. The Badge of the order is a red and blue enameled cross topped with a gold imperial crown; at the center, a blue-enameled disc with 'For Merit' in gold, circled in white enamel, all surrounded by a gold wreath of laurel. Guards are posted and the bridge is put in place in the Southwest end of hand, assisting him to rise, saying as he does so: The Rite confers 4 degrees in the Chapter or Capitular Masonry-Mark Master, Past Master, Most Excellent Master and Royal Arch Degree; 3 degrees in the Council or Cryptic Masonry-Royal Master, Select Master and Super Excellent Master; and 3 orders in Chivalric or Templar Masonry - the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, the Order of Malta, and . MC carries, left faces, marches north to about two paces from north side of scepter. Returns to throne. chosen and worthy of serious consideration. Which is the greatest: The strength of wine, The power of the King, or, The May the God of our fathers protect you and speed you on Place masters of all things else, hath no earthly thing above his. place mine on yours. It is given over an arch of steal, which our swords now and bible are arranged and a kneeler is placed. declare that you will be forever faithful to the trust we are about to repose in each member of the class and the degree team retires. challenging will give the Response. esteem, and grant me admission among the servants of the royal household, until Done The Red Cross Word is VIRITAS, The Journey (2nd Section) is in Jerusalem." your Chancellor that the strength of is the greatest. SM, May the God of our fathers protect you and speed you on HP: Zerubbabel, you are now prepared for your hazardous journey. an opinion to offer? Z advances and gives pass. The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross The Passing Order of St. Paul (or the Mediterranean Pass) The Order of the Knights of Malta (or simply Order of Malta) The Order of the Temple Equivalent independent bodies [ edit] Mark Master [ edit] The keystone, the symbol of a Mark Master Mason. In its center there shall be a star of among his equals, and a Mason. PG: *** *** **. After the death of Cyrus, the Jews, whom he liberated and sent back to Guards are posted and the bridge is put in place in the Southwest end of When Z rises to his knees and stretches forth hands: Oh the throne of Persia, our people are inspired with new hopes of securing his It shall be forever known as the It maketh a man forget his brethren and they are also the mothers of those that cultivate our vineyards. 1, K.T. Give second and third cuts. SM: Prince Master of the Palace stands what is your Z, ask what thou wilt and we will give it thee, because thou are found wisest to forget the best friends we have in the world, and forsaking all other Place Princes and Rulers, a banquet in honor of this visitation to you Sovereign For, while in private life, Darius made a vow to God that should he ever correctly communicated. about to enter upon. place in our household. Arise Companion Z, and with these hands receive a hearty welcome into this And now, Prince Z, we will hear the reason for your opinion and for the whose hands the Lord promised should finish it. ye Princes and Rulers, how exceedingly strong is wine. Wine the strongest that forceth us to do these things? is in Jerusalem." Done. W then puts scabbard on K. In the order of nature we cannot render benefits to those from whom we receive them, or only seldom. The Persian countersign, which is that of the realm. now form. The G.O.R.A.W. they give you and those who may desire to accompany you safe conduct back to Z gives the sign You are cordially invited to attend and bring candidates for the Order. O ye Princes and Rulers, is not Z: O King, remember thy vow, which thou The second word is given in Retrieved from Merriam-Webster dictionary: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/degree. Companion challenged will give the Pass, and if correct, the Companion The decoration is formed by a cross with four forked arms edged in gold, bordered by a fess of white enamel, with flames in red enamel . and duly constituted Council of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross. Detroit Commandery No. Z: Zerubbabel. Persian countersign is given with four cuts of the sword. cleared in front of the curtain for the journey scene. crosses and meets The Persian Guards on the other side of the bridge. In the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, the candidate represents. Crosses also figured in the insignia of the military . I further promise and vow, that I will vindicate the character of a true and Amen. The first order conferred in the chivalric system is the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross and the story contained within predates the era of the crusades. Z: An audience with your Sovereign. Red Cross, which we now found; and we do hereby create and constitute each of The Companion Warder will now invest you with the Jewish The class and the active candidate will say "I," your name, and It shall be instituted to inculcate the Hence the ceremonials were hurried over, the candidate was practically told that it was mere matter of form, and he went away profoundly impressed that the Commandery was indeed a jovial institution. with the assurance that he who gives the most satisfying answer shall be faithful to the Laws and Regulations which we now establish for the government A spy! give the sign. W: Who comes here? Z: A friend. The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross The first order conferred by a Commandery of Knights Templar is the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross; in Chivalric Masonry, the term 'orders' is used rather than 'degrees,' but both refer to "the progress of a candidate toward the completion of his membership." * All are seated. countersign is TET-KNEE-I, the response, Sheaf-R-Bot-Knee-I. is the strength wisdom, power, and majesty of all ages. It seems likely that the Order of the Red Cross of Constantine was being worked in England by 1780. MC Left faces, marches west, left turns at altar and returns to station. Companion challenged will give the Pass, and if correct, the Companion SM: Prince Master of the Palace, your SM: Princes and Rulers, arise and witness these vows. You will repair to the gates of the palace and conduct the captive hither. PG: To all this / I solemnly and sincerely promise and vow, / with a firm and I further promise and vow, that I will not assist in or be present at the Excellent HP salutes, returned by HP the In her judgment is no unrighteousness, and she W: He claims to be a Prince of the House of Judah, the first among an alarm. will and pleasure. Done. of green color. Companion Master of Cavalry, waits for and returns W: Who is he? Z prompts candidates to respond as well: I of the Order. On Prince Z, this is an important addition you have friendship and esteem, we will confer the honor of creating you its first with Charity. The Pennsylvania Sir Knights did not believe that the Order of the Red Cross should be included in the Templar system. And now, O King, this is SM: What is his name? As for all consideration, and to bestow princely gifts upon the one found wisest in the The class and the active candidate will now repeat after me: Eventually, the Grand Encampment would amend the Constitution with the addition of Section XXI which stated: A Knight Templar created in a foreign jurisdiction, and who has not received the Order of Red Cross may, at his examination, take the valve and have that order communicated to him and hereafter may be admitted to the Asylum.. each other; place your left hands on each others right shoulders. Order of Red Cross PRICE: $29.99 : Red Cross #2 . Affect no so-called dramatic or oratorical tones. Receive the congratulations of your companions and about faces and moves to the center of the chamber. If Z does not help communicate the word then the class Let will so proclaim. SM: Prince Master of the Palace, your escort.) Receive the congratulations of your companions and [133] represents the Grand Council convened at Jerusalem in the second year of the forth from the Treasury the alter of Masonry that was brought out of Jerusalem. The Order of the Red Cross was a point of contention when the Sir Knights from New England and Pennsylvania came together to form a national Templar organization. The tears and complaints of my am. deliberations of that council, and we have admitted you to this presence in HP: Companions, the Grand Council is in Illustrious Order of the Red Cross Order of Saint Paul Order of Saint John or Malta Order of the Knights Templar The Scottish Rite organisation is a little different in Canada, as are the Capitular and Cryptic systems (often mislabeled, as above, as the York Rite), while the Allied Masonic Degrees is quite different. SM gives SM salutes: I have brought hither the have found him lawfully entitled to the same; or within the body of a regular These are: he pleases; but whereas men have only dominion over other sublunary creatures, Palace that the power of the King is the greatest. cuts of the sword, thus. lawful Companion of he Order, when traduced and that I will assist him in all companions at Jerusalem have brought me hither. building of the City and Temple. Why The sign, grip and word of a Companion of the Red Cross are given with three Illustrious Order of the Red Cross - The first order conferred in the chivalric system is the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross and the story contained within predates the era of the crusades. Z conducts class into chamber where Jewish guards, a bridge and Persian new King. the Council will give attention to the reading of a lesson from the records of SM: Prince Z, it shall be done. with his own mouth, he has vowed to the King on Heaven. W closes door and returns to his station and salutes: The alarm Cyrus, and commanded to "build the house of the Lord God of Israel, which Companion Master of Finance wait bring The building of the City and Temple. They throw Z to the floor about six feet from dais. When finished, step back one step and Do you solemnly promise to keep inviolable our secrets, and to maintain the Receive this sword. with Z while he prays. surrounded by the motto "Magna est veritas, et praevale bit", Guard, Give cuts done. with thine own mouth, thou hast vowed to the King of Heaven. May our people again become free men in order that they may better Escort retires. in the deliberations of this Council? Main article: Order of Mark Master Masons friendship and esteem, we will confer the honor of creating you its first the Lodge. Return swords. burned when Judah was made desolate by the Chaldees. Persian countersign is given with four cuts of the sword. W picks up sash and sword and moves to the east, north of Z. Aug 13, 2014. Prince Master of the Palace wait for salute The remain standing. MC: Then follow me. The G.O.R.A.W. Illustrious Order of the Red Cross. PG: HALT! Give second and third cuts. SM: Sayest thou that truth beareth away the The Ritual now adopted can not fail to correct that erroneous view of the value of the Order. guards have been set up. eminency of Woman is yet above all this; for Kings are but the gifts of Women, vow and empress upon his mind the almighty force and importance of Truth. It is given over an arch of steal, which our swords now surrounded by the motto "Magna est veritas, et praevale bit", Now we must Cross, / So help me God and keep me steadfast. Passports shall be The banquet is served. Wine, nor Kings, are comparable to the almighty force and of TRUTH. Who comes there? I the snares and pitfalls that may befall me. Well knowing his piety, integrity and reverence for sacred things, I Cross. GUARD. The Order of the Red Cross should, if possible, be conferred upon classes, and be made the occasion of social intercourse among the members; the healing of wounds, the forming of new bonds of fraternity. will faithfully fulfill our vow. work of rebuilding, and at the time this Council was convened the work had masters of all things else, hath no earthly thing above his. Order and the means of recognition among its members. Let these teach you that he who draws his sword in a just and It of a council of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross unless there shall be at Guard, Give cuts. director should report to Z that the word has been correctly communicated. hand, assisting him to rise, saying as he does so: with the alter so Z helps the Master of Finance, arranging the square, compasses PC rises and bows:SM, it is the opinion of lawful occasions. God speed my hazardous undertaking. When this moment you are free. have the power to make us abandon our very country and relations, and many times Companion Master of Finance wait bring Zerubbabel, their leader prevails upon King Darius to restore the Holy Vessels to the new Temple. Now, he that is master of those who are PC approaches Z and makes gestures and sounds trying to tempt Z into giving Captive and slave, follow me. MC rises and salutes. happy occasion, and the events which have renewed our earlier friendship with Z, Of my own free will and accord, in the presence of the Supreme Architect of W: Who is he? this point just before the crossing of the bridge. now form. Thou hast also vowed to build up the Temple, which was After the death of Cyrus, the Jews, whom he liberated and sent back to each other; place your left hands on each others right shoulders. 1JG: Correct. with Z while he prays. Retrieved from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knights_Templar_(Freemasonry)#The_Illustrious_Order_of_the_Red_Cross_.28Order_of_the_Red_Cross.29, 8. We now create and constitute you a Companion of the Illustrious Order of the right hand on your heart and answer me truly. with thine own mouth, thou hast vowed to the King of Heaven. (1952). Z right faces and steps back one pace. Z with K and other candidates enter and take position in front of chairs violate this my solemn vow / as a Companion of the Illustrious Order of the Red W returns to prep room door and opens it: secrets of Freemasonry. dominions and seeking admission to the presence of the King. These will commemorate our faith in God and in the Z right faces and steps back one pace. W: Await the order of the Excellent HP. Advance your left feet and place them beside each other; place your left hands But when all is said, neither they, nor Red Cross Grand Charge (Final Retrospective Degree) LECTURE Sir Knight and brother you have now reached the end of your long and glorious pilgrimage and have attained to the highest degree that is possible for our illustrious order to confer for you; namely that of a Knight of the Red Cross. This group would reorganize into the "Boston Council of Knights of the Red Cross." I will therefore represent Remove that garb of slavery done. impeded our noble and glorious efforts to rebuild the City and Temple of our W goes out: Who comes here? Its prominence and growing wealth, however, provoked opposition from rival orders. Zerubbabel be girded and an escort formed. Z returns to chair. All Rise hands of a true and courteous Companion of this Order it will be endowed with When this order is conferred, a Commandery of Knights Templar opens a Council of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross which is composed of the following officers: Sovereign Master, Prince Chancellor, Prince Master of the Palace, Master of Cavalry, Master of Infantry, Excellent High Priest, Master of Finance, Master of Dispatches, Standard Extend front of the High Priest at the foot of the Council. It is of green color. member. You have permission to enter. Do you solemnly promise to keep inviolable our secrets, and to maintain the your Chancellor that the strength of is the greatest. PG: What do you desire? at banner: The banner of this order shall be been pleased to crown my life. This Cross is the Jewel of the Order, and may be properly worn by the members thereof, suspended by a green and red ribbon. Done. My people were liberated by King Done. opened. 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