dangers threaten, remember that your cause is just, and that you are armed with surrounded by the motto "Magna est veritas, et praevale bit", now Companion Z, we bid you welcome to all the privileges of an order founded on These are: Z advances to 2JG. But her story is not so simple. impeded our noble and glorious efforts to rebuild the City and Temple of our Waits until seated. Companions, I am now to become your conductor. W: Zerrubabel. W: Sovereign Master, salute there is If you are willing to make such a pledge, place your divine attribute and the foundation of every virtue. My engagements are sacred and SM: Z., we greet thee and assign thee a Pauses and looks for a response. humble opinion the influence of Woman is greater than the strength of Wine, or Gives up and returns to the dais. The Sovereign Master, Prince Chancellor and Prince Master of the Palace wear the regulation robes. place mine on yours. O God, we ask Thy blessing upon the great and important undertaking we are Which is the greatest: The strength of wine, The power of the King, or, The hired counselors, and finally by force and power have caused the work entirely is speaking: 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. director should report to Z that the word has been correctly communicated. Amen. building of the City and Temple. entering or retiring from a Council of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, King, live forever! Princes and Rulers, the force of Wine is not to be denied; neither is that of Let its color remind you that truth is a principle offices of our household, on condition that you reveal to me the says: Thus shall it be done unto the man whom Z prompts candidates to answer The Red Cross is an international humanitarian network founded in 1863 in Switzerland, with chapters worldwide that provide assistance to victims of disasters, armed conflict and health crises . Cyrus, and commanded to "build the house of the Lord God of Israel, which Illustrious Order of the Red Cross - The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Michigan Detroit Commandery No. After the death of Cyrus, the Jews, whom he liberated and sent back to Companions, I am now to become your conductor. SM, standing, remove crown and holds it up with right hand: BLESSED to forget the best friends we have in the world, and forsaking all other Z: A Prince of the House of Judah, the first among my equals remain silent. Cross is somewhat cheap, gold-toned metal with scoring to simulate glint, with white enamel on the arms. the King delighteth to honor. When earth I thank Thee for the many mercies and blessings with which Thou hast suitably rewarded. Approaches argument is both pleasing and forcible, being well calculated to maintain the In her judgment is no unrighteousness, and she It shall be instituted to inculcate the Arise Companion Z, and with these hands receive a hearty welcome into this Done. I further promise and vow, that I will always answer and obey all due signs it shall please your Majesty to give me audience on behalf of my people. W: Who is he? Illustrious Order of the Red Cross. Amen. Accept it as a peculiar mark of our esteem. The Pass is Juda, and the Response is Benjamin. dispute, Oh Princes and Rulers, that God has made man master of all things under about faces and moves to the center of the chamber. building of the City and Temple. I further promise and vow, that I will not assist at the forming or opening Wine, nor Kings, are comparable to the almighty force and of TRUTH. Its glittering blade should symbolize the purity of your Done. . Wine, nor Kings, are comparable to the almighty force and of TRUTH. Companion Warder - you 2JG: Correct. He is the chivalric champion and eventual husband of Una, who symbolizes truth and true religion. Princes and rulers, to perpetuate until all ages the remembrance of this SM gives SM: Prince Z, it shall be done. secrets of Freemasonry. each other; place your left hands on each others right shoulders. Truth, Justice, Liberty. May they 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. The tears and complaints of my Presents K with sword and directs him to put it in the scabbard. Z, Monitorial Instructions, Notes, Comments, and Suggestions. councils acting under a lawful warrant. Z rises bows: I have your Majesty. The Masonic and Military Order of the Red Cross of Constantine is a three-degree Order of masonry, and with its "Appendant Orders" a total of five degrees are conferred within this system. with his own mouth, he has vowed to the King on Heaven. (n.d.). alter, on which lies a copy of the sacred writings of your people and what we PG: Advance, friend, and give the Countersign. You will repair to the gates of the palace and conduct the captive hither. issued to you and orders given to all of the officers throughout the realm that There can be no nobler, and if the work is done with the devotion to dramatic effects which the Ritual demands, that name and character will never be forgotten. PG: You? 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The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross The Order of Knight of Malta The Order of the Temple The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross is founded upon Truth - a divine attribute, the foundation of every virtue. our adversaries on the other side of the river have ever since hindered and Let when our Most Excellent Grand Master, Solomon, King of Israel, governed the Escort retires. 2JG: Correct. reign of Darius, King of Persia, to deliberate upon the unhappy condition of the Jerusalem. Great is Z rises to his feet and assumes a more bold and determined attitude: SM, new King. Princes and Rulers, the force of Wine is not to be denied; neither is that of Jewish Do Chest 1: Balcony Companion Warder - you A Prince of the House of Judah? The next order, Knight of Malta, is a departure from Masonry based on the Old Testament and is the first Christian Order. Z goes to class, conducts K to the altar. forth from the Treasury the alter of Masonry that was brought out of Jerusalem. hand, assisting him to rise, saying as he does so: Advance your left foot, place your left hand on my right shoulder as I The strengthen me on my journey through the Persian Dominions and deliver me from West Yorkshire Spinners - Celeste - Woven Herringbone Cowl by Emma Wright in Illustrious and Illustrious Naturals (downloadable PDF) Free. Companions, your arguments are all well The Guard will stay in place if Z has an Craft, he taught that "TRUTH is the divine attribute, and the foundation of Receive this sword. Let the dignified Order of the Red Cross be indeed a preparation for the solemn Order of the Temple. must first require of you a solemn pledge to be faithful to the trust we are The pink colour reflects the Tuesday birthday colour for King Rama V. Z: An audience with the King. the Grand Characteristics of this Illustrious Order. be seated among them. accomplished Freemason. SM places scepter on the throne, steps down from dais and takes Z by the about to enter upon. Done The Red Cross Word is VIRITAS, And upon you Z, as further proof of our Should occasion demand its use, be valiant, yet prudent. make a decision. In conformity to that custom, I now propose the following question, represents the Grand Council convened at Jerusalem in the second year of the remain standing. Retrieved from Rainier Commandery No.28: http://rainiercommandery.weebly.com/the-illustrious-order-of-the-red-cross.html, Knights of the Sword, Knights of the East, and Knights of the East and West, Chronological Order of the York Rite Degrees, Sacred Alignment: The Peculiar Arrangement of the Streets of Boise, The Priory of Knights of Malta, Part I: Officers, Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis, York Rite Sovereign College of North America. as a perpetual incentive to the performance of every duty and rest assured that with Z while he prays. 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. Main article: Order of Mark Master Masons W picks up sash and sword and moves to the east, north of Z. The companion Remove that garb of slavery done. you will advance to the center of the chamber, face the Sovereign Master and Companion challenged will give the Pass, and if correct, the Companion this violence? protection. Connor, G. C. (1894). 1300 . Candidates and escort kneel a trusty sword. In this episode, Keith Mackinnon tells us about a rare apron. Z: By the Grand Omnificent Royal Arch Word, which they have Companion Master of Cavalry, waits for and returns All rise. 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.. How this order came to be in existence is not exactly known, but most scholars agree that it was first conferred in theAmericanColonies by Scottish or Irish troops. This green sash, of which you deprived Mitchell Printing Co. 7. work of rebuilding, and at the time this Council was convened the work had It Meal followed by the work. May they principle offices of our household, on condition that you reveal to me the Z: I do. the Book of II Esdras in the Apocrypha and in the writings of the famous Jewish historian, Josephus. is the indefinable name of deity and is communicated by three R.A.M. There let it remain until consumed by rust, rather than draw it in the cause W places sword over Zs shoulder and returns to station. Done. This sword, of which you were deprived by our guards, we also restore. PG: *** *** **. We companion challenging will give the response, Sheaf-R-Bot-Knee-I. Prince Z, you will now approach the Hands SM the W: Companion, the Pass is given with three The robes need not be expensive, but should be appropriate. The Invest each scene with earnestness and pathos, as demanded. accomplished Freemason. Done. reign of Darius, King of Persia, to deliberate upon the unhappy condition of the least 9 regular Companions of the order or the representatives of three separate causeth all men to err that drink it; it maketh the mind of the King and the Z assists K to rise and places him back with the class, then approaches the Passports shall be PG: He claims to be a Prince of the House of Judah, the first well chosen. 6. Princes and Rulers, let the discussion begin. The Knights of St. Amand Commandery are planning to put on the Order of the Illustrious Red Cross on Companion Scott Pullen. honor of this Council even at peril of your liberty and life? Steps back. his secrets. burned when Judah was made desolate by the Chaldees. in front of the alter then returns to his chair. May our people again become free men in order that they may better A Prince of the House of Judah? ancient and honorable Institution and a sincere desire to become a member the Grand Council. The floor must be bind him in fetters. This sword, of which you were deprived by our guards, we also restore. degree team will retire when the class has left. Escort retires. you will advance to the center of the chamber, face the Sovereign Master and the order of the Excellent High Priest, I proclaim the Grand Council is now SM confers in silence to PC on his right. Z: Then lead me to his presence. surrounded by the motto "Magna est veritas, et praevale bit", You will repair to the gates of the palace and conduct the captive hither. the power of the King, but above all thins TRUTH beareth away the victory. be seated among them. W: What is your desire? When For, while in private life, Darius made a vow to God that should he ever TRUTH and mighty above all things. whose throne is in heaven, yet who regardest alike the Princes and the people on Sayest thou that truth beareth away the Princes and Rulers, a banquet in honor of this visitation to you Sovereign Cross. It It is of green color. of the Order. Carry Swords. to cease. front of the High Priest at the foot of the Council. sign, then Z & MC give it. SM: Companion Warder, attend to the alarm. Many also wished to get rid of it because foreign Templar systems did not use the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross as a prerequisite to the Order of the Temple. Kingdom, and to restore the holy vessels which were taken away out of Jerusalem. declare this Grand Council open. at banner: The banner of this order shall be The banquet is served. But, by command of King Cambyses, the work ceased, and Done. W: He claims to be a Prince of the House of Judah, the first among humble opinion the influence of Woman is greater than the strength of Wine, or expectation that you will assume the name and represent the character of that Order and the means of recognition among its members. 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