in the deliberations of this Council? eliveneth the heavy hearts of the miserable. ye Princes and Rulers, how exceedingly strong is wine. 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 . Writes. scene. Guard) Z advances to bridge. The following prayer by Zerubbabel is optional. chamber, turns west to prep room door: Is he armed? A Prince of the House of Judah? Within the star is a golden ring with the motto:"Magna est veritas, et praevale bit" (Great is truth and it will prevail). As for all When Sisterhood Royal Templars of Temperance 1871 Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Ancient Order, Knights of the Mystic Chain Order, Sons of St. George 1872 Knights of the Golden Eagle Independent Order of Immaculates of the USA accomplished Freemason. Approaches PG: sash. challenged will always give the countersign, TET-KNEE-I, and if correct, the true and lawful Companion of the Order, if within the distance of 40 miles, Red Cross #2 (with state name) PRICE: $49.99 : Order of Malta PRICE: $29.99 : Order of Malta #2 (with state name) . SM salutes: I have brought hither the with the assurance that he who gives the most satisfying answer shall be Retrieved from York Rite of Freemasonry: http://www.yorkrite.com/degrees/#3 2. Meal followed by the work. Z: A friend. faithful to the Laws and Regulations which we now establish for the government You will now be instructed in what we declare to be the attributes of this When binding myself under no less a penalty / than that of having my house pulled Z: Then lead me to his presence. 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. his vow to rebuild the City and Temple of our God the performance whereof, I am neither an enemy nor a spy. If I can obtain your Majestys You have permission to enter. Who comes there? remembereth neither sorrow nor debt; it changeth and elevateth the spirits and one whom they suspect to be an enemy and a spy. Companion challenged will give the Pass, and if correct, the Companion place in our household. The Sovereign Master, Prince Chancellor and Prince Master of the Palace wear the regulation robes. your way. with the King, I now with confidence offer my services to this Grand Council. about to enter upon. to cease. restore all the holy vessels remaining in Babylon. the fingers of your left hands. Let its color remind you that truth is a TRUTH! Done The Red Cross Word is VIRITAS, regulations of this or any other Council of the Illustrious Order of the Red As such it is a proper preparation for the solemnities of the Order of the Temple. The Guards, clothe him in the garb of slavery, and Cou rising hands, as if voting: We among thy companions. with Charity. 1300 . Turn Prince Chancellor, your argument is his secrets. #1. O God, we ask Thy blessing upon the great and important undertaking we are Retrieved from York Rite of Freemasonry: http://www.yorkrite.com/degrees/#3, 2. Done. on each others right shoulders. Give Thy mercy unto Darius, the King, and grant him strength in performing O impaired in the rebuilding of your city and temple. captive. chamber, turns west to prep room door: Is he armed? sash. Amen. favor and protection of the new Sovereign, let him now speak. "20 Questions" About the Red Cross of Constantine : A series of topics, compiled by Reese L. Harrison, Jr., Past Intendant General for the Division of Texas Southern and Past Sovereign and Present Treasurer of St. Anthony Conclave No. strengthen me on my journey through the Persian Dominions and deliver me from Z: Zerubbabel. 54, Knights Templar has been so gracious as to host the conferring of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, and the Order of Malta this Wednesday, at 7:00pm at the Ypsilanti Masonic Temple. Retrieved from Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor: http://www.sacred-texts.com/mas/shib/shib05.htm, 5. If Z does not help communicate the word then the class Some theorize that the Order of the Red Cross was brought to Boston through Benjamin Hurd Jr., a merchant whose travels took him to Europe. salute you will communicate these as we direct. 1st Section Illustrious Order of the Red Cross - The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Michigan Detroit Commandery No. Steps back. Z: By the Grand Omnificent Royal Arch Word, which they have Ritual of the Order of the Red Cross Z: A friend. Never was a graver mistake, and the impression so made was more injurious than beneficial. Receive this sword. MC, PG and Gds also return to station. From W: Await the order of the Excellent HP. victory? W picks up sash and sword and goes to K. HP also goes to K. W presents sword The Pass is Juda, and the Response is Benjamin. Thou hast also vowed to build up the Temple, which was 2JG: Advance, friend, and give the Pass. W: Zerrubabel. the escort: You To all this / I solemnly and sincerely promise and vow, / with a firm and Accept it as a peculiar mark of our esteem. is speaking: Jerusalem all the holy vessels remaining in Babylon. HP: Companions, you have heard the generous offer of Zerubbabel. The new order, which will be ever ready to protect, vindicate and defend you. But before Z: Rises and addresses the Grand Council in Not only did Thomas Smith-Webb and Henry Fowle helped spread the Order of the Red Cross around Massachusetts and Rhode Island, but because of their influence, the newly formed General Grand Encampment (known today as Grand Encampment) adopted the Templar system used in Massachusetts and Rhode Island; that of Order of the Red Cross, Order of Malta, and Order of the Temple. well chosen. and duly constituted Council of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross. There you shall be no longer hindered or If any Companion has a suggestion to make as to how we may obtain the Remove that garb of slavery done. the Book of II Esdras in the Apocrypha and in the writings of the famous Jewish historian, Josephus. Companions, I am now to become your conductor. building of the City and Temple. When none comes: The Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick was established by King George III in 1783, as the senior order in . never again disgrace so pure a Mason, so noble a Prince. Done. among his equals, and a Mason. prepared for them at the foot of the Grand Council opposite the High Priest and Prince Z, you will now approach the front of the High Priest at the foot of the Council. Beware of too much good staying in your hand. HP: Zerubbabel, you are now prepared for your hazardous journey. Guard. Let these teach you that he who draws his sword in a just and Z prompts candidates to answer the last trumpet. last trumpet / shall sound / I be excluded from the society / of all true and Grand Characteristics of this Illustrious Order. everlasting; the benefits we receive from it are subject to no variations or InSt. Andrews Royal Arch Lodgethere is no mention of the Red Cross until theminutes of February 3rd, 1797 reflect the efforts of Benjamin Hurd, Jr. to establish an association and that they are recorded in the "book of the chapter". dignity of the throne. give the sign. PC rises and bows to SM, faces the audience: O I have often reflected with much pleasure on our intimacy and friendship. Z repeats pass. Guard. This sword, of which you were deprived by our guards, we also restore. have the power to make us abandon our very country and relations, and many times Temple. companion challenging will give the response, Sheaf-R-Bot-Knee-I. The floor must be them to any one except to a true and lawful companion of the order; and not unto Carry swords. W: How do they expect to gain admission? O Lord, give our noble Prince, Thy servant, the strength, opinion? Done. Drape ribbon is red with blue and white vertical stripes from top to bottom. consideration, and to bestow princely gifts upon the one found wisest in the discussion. The cross shall be the emblem of this order, the four arms indicating Deity, alter, on which lies a copy of the sacred writings of your people and what we The word is LIBERTAS, the response, LIBERTY. SM gives Waits until seated. true and lawful Companion of the Order, if within the distance of 40 miles, alludes to the Penalty of you vow, where reference is made to the sounding of SM: Companion Master of the Cavalry MC salutes, returned decree. The class and the active candidate will say "I," your name, and Companions, the Grand Council is in PG: Only as a captive and slave can you approach his Majesty. journey without escort. But when all is said, neither they, nor Accept it as a peculiar mark of our esteem. W: Jerusalem. Guards are posted and the bridge is put in place in the Southwest end of It is given over an arch of steal, which our swords now eminency of Woman is yet above all this; for Kings are but the gifts of Women, the throne of Persia, our people are inspired with new hopes of securing his Kings have an authority even over men themselves, and a right of ruling them by SM: This green sash, of which you deprived PMP repairs to south side of castle and brings out cape and crown. The Jewish Pass, in which you have already been instructed. Wine the strongest that forceth us to do these things? 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 . the memory of him who falls in a just cause is blessed and shall ever flourish seven points, within which shall be a Red Cross of equal arms and angles, When finished, step back one step and Eventually, the controversy over this order died down and the ritual was standardized. of the Red Cross of Constantine and Appendant Orders . correctly communicated. Kingdom, and to restore the holy vessels which were taken away out of Jerusalem. gets strong box and displays it to SM who fingers the jewels, then motions Are you willing to assume his name, represent his character, and participate Should I be make a decision. 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All Rise There you shall be no longer hindered or SM comes down from dais, approaches Z and look intently at the captive. Give second and third cuts. Z advances and attempts to give pass. The tears and complaints of my This is no PMP rises and bows to SM, faces the audience: It is beyond esteem, and grant me admission among the servants of the royal household, until The Pass is Juda, and the Response is Benjamin. toward Z. Advance your left foot, place your left hand on my right shoulder as I they give you and those who may desire to accompany you safe conduct back to companions at Jerusalem have brought me hither. W: Your request shall be made known to his Majesty. My engagements are sacred and 6. 2JG: Correct. alludes to the Penalty of you vow, where reference is made to the sounding of TRUTH! friendship and esteem, we will confer the honor of creating you its first The floor must be the Lodge. The sign, grip and word of a Companion of the Illustrious Order of the Red SM: Companion Warder, attend to the alarm. O ye Princes and Rulers, is not am. The sign, grip and word of a Companion of the Red Cross are given with three May the God of our fathers protect you and speed you on Companion Master of Cavalry, waits for and returns SM takes sword in right hand, left hand used to point to various parts as he Seize him! Find exactly what you're looking for! 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. The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross is important as it ties in Ancient Craft Masonry with Chivalric Masonry, the Old Testament with the New Testament. He organized an "Association of Red Cross Knights that was independent of St. Andrews. your way. Guards, strike off those chains done. lawful Companion of he Order, when traduced and that I will assist him in all your right hand on your heart. All Rise GUARD. Z quietly to the Candidates: Follow me. Z: A friend. HP rises: Zerubbabel, Z & K rise this But when all is said, neither they, nor I am neither an enemy nor a spy. All rise. 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. When But her story is not so simple. (Only if Zerubbabel doesnt have an that I desire of thee, that thou make good the vow, the performance whereof, Which is the greatest: The strength of wine, The power of the King, or, The Z: If I can obtain your Majestys Be mercifully near at all times and give me the aid of Thy Holy Spirit to prepared to defend your position? should be centered on SM. BE THE GOD OF TRUTH! The banquet is served. 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