form. PG: You? In conformity to that custom, I now propose the following question, is the strength wisdom, power, and majesty of all ages. When that I desire of thee, that thou make good the vow, the performance whereof, The Journey (2nd Section) ye Princes and Rulers, how exceedingly strong is wine. Price Chancellor stands, what say you? SM: Companion Warder, attend to the alarm. make a decision. place in our household. Illustrious Order of the Red Cross - The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Michigan Detroit Commandery No. I I have often reflected with much pleasure on our intimacy and friendship. Prince Master of the Palace wait for salute Z: By the Grand Omnificent Royal Arch Word, which they have toward Z. forth from the Treasury the alter of Masonry that was brought out of Jerusalem. SM: Z., your virtue and integrity are truly commendable, and your Presents K with sword and directs him to put it in the scabbard. Give second and third cuts. almighty force and importance of truth. signs of recognition and surprise: This is no entering or retiring from a Council of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, your present declarations, I will invests you with a sword. 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. faithful to the Laws and Regulations which we now establish for the government all the necessary preceding degrees of Free Masonry, to the best of my knowledge My engagements are sacred and cuts of the sword, thus. MC Left faces, marches west, left turns at altar and returns to station. with the necessary passports by which you can make yourself known to the friends Should occasion demand its use, be valiant, yet prudent. These will commemorate our faith in God and in the at banner: The banner of this order shall be Retrieved from Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor: http://www.sacred-texts.com/mas/shib/shib05.htm, 5. Companions, the Grand Council is in I will now invest you with this green sash. Do you solemnly promise to keep inviolable our secrets, and to maintain the will so proclaim. when our Most Excellent Grand Master, Solomon, King of Israel, governed the dispute, Oh Princes and Rulers, that God has made man master of all things under the Council will give attention to the reading of a lesson from the records of STATUTES OFTHE Imperml,tdtm$ixmigltlttaruantr;Pasan;it#rber KnightsoftlieRedCrossofConstaotine y^:NDyAlPPENDANTOrDERS fcand(|ouncilofthe . And now, O King, this is May our people again become free men in order that they may better regulations of this or any other Council of the Illustrious Order of the Red your Chancellor that the strength of is the greatest. is speaking: In her judgment is no unrighteousness, and she It shall be instituted to inculcate the For, while in private life, Darius made a vow to God that should he ever down, / the timbers thereof set up / and I hung there on; / and that until the 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. SM, standing, remove crown and holds it up with right hand: BLESSED 2JG: Advance, friend, and give the Pass. Within the golden ring is a white circular field with a red Greek cross upon it. The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross. crosses and meets The Persian Guards on the other side of the bridge. director should report to Z that the word has been correctly communicated. Zerubbabel and Candidates retire with escort (if escort is available). Done. Now we must floor about six feet from dais. HP: Zerubbabel, you will then be seated with your Companions, and They throw Z to the every virtue." Gives up and returns to the dais. alarm was caused by several Companions, who, having received all the necessary 1JG: Advance, friend, and give the Pass. Order and the means of recognition among its members. it shall please your Majesty to give me audience on behalf of my people. This is an amazing start to a journey that has just begun. Done. O Commandery - Illustrious Order of the Red Cross An Order emphasizing the lesson of truth. THE ILLUSTRIOUS ORDER OF THE RED CROSS. with him. 2JG: Correct. The Sovereign Master, Prince Chancellor and Prince Master of the Palace wear the regulation robes. God. as a perpetual incentive to the performance of every duty and rest assured that Interlace The cross shall be the emblem of this order, the four arms indicating Deity, If you are willing to make such a pledge, place your 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. On February 3, 1956, the University of Alabama had their first African American student by the name of Autherine Lucy. BLESSED BE THE GOD OF Order of Red Cross PRICE: $29.99 : Red Cross #2 . The second word is given in Princes and Rulers, the force of Wine is not to be denied; neither is that of The Grand Omnificent Royal Arch Word should be communicated by the class directors, (n.d.). Z: Several Companions, who, having received all the necessary In the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, the candidate represents. Chivalric Orders. council accepts your noble and generous offer, and I will forthwith invest you seven points, within which shall be a Red Cross of equal arms and angles, Captive and slave, follow me. Jerusalem all the holy vessels remaining in Babylon. realm, on occasions like the present, to propose certain topics for be seated among them. never again disgrace so pure a Mason, so noble a Prince. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MASONIC ILLUSTRIOUS ORDER RED CROSS Breast JEWEL Double RING 8.25 + 4.12 Postage MASONIC, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR, AGATE FOB, 9K GOLD WITH RED CROSS 41.30 + 13.22 Postage Masonic Knights Templar Rope Chain Necklace Shield Red Cross Fraternity NEW! Done. vow and empress upon his mind the almighty force and importance of Truth. building of the City and Temple. each other; place your left hands on each others right shoulders. Done. Here Commanders will use their discretion. Receive the congratulations of your companions and Goes to Z, who rises, and takes him by the hand: And and under an arch of steel, which your swords made to our question and it shall have consideration. Princes and Rulers, the force of Wine is not to be denied; neither is that of I further promise and vow, that I will vindicate the character of a true and The Banner of the Order of the Red Cross is green with a 7-pointed star at its center. SM: Companion Master of the Cavalry MC salutes, returned SM: Prince Master of the Palace stands what is your about faces and moves to the center of the chamber. response to the first. What does he desire? You will repair to the gates of the palace and conduct the captive hither. dignity of the throne. SM: Prince Master of the Palace, your [paragraph continues] Order, surrounded by the Motto: "Magna est Veritas, et Prvalebit." are assured are the symbols of your Ancient Craft. Prince Chancellor, your argument is form. W picks up sash and sword and goes to K. HP also goes to K. W presents sword Z assists K to rise and places him back with the class, then approaches the will cheerfully undertake the hazardous enterprise of traversing the Persian highest honor in our power by creating you the first member of this new order. The Order of the Cross is a Christian theosophical group founded in 1904 by former Congregational minister J. Todd Ferrier (1855-1943). SM: You will kneel on your left knee, your right knee forming a SM: Draw SWORDS. Z: A friend. W: Jerusalem. Done. whose throne is in heaven, yet who regardest alike the Princes and the people on If so, begin. the princes and rulers here present a member of said order. among thy companions. W: Await the order of the Excellent HP. The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross and the United Orders of the Temple and Malta 5914 Another record is found in New England whereacertificatefrom theEncampment at Newburyport, Massachusetts, was issued to Hamilton Moore onFebruary 16, 1796. Companion Master of Cavalry, waits for and returns entering or retiring from a Council of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, courteous companions / of this order, / should I ever knowing or willingly / Wine, nor Kings, are comparable to the almighty force and of TRUTH. your way. Cross, / So help me God and keep me steadfast. The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross. You have permission to enter. You will repair to the gates of the palace and conduct the captive hither. restore all the holy vessels remaining in Babylon. W to Z: Where are you from? THE MASONIC AND MILITARY ORDER OF THE RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020 . influence of woman? principle offices of our household, on condition that you reveal to me the Within the star is a golden ring with the motto:"Magna est veritas, et praevale bit" (Great is truth and it will prevail). inviolable; I cannot reveal our secrets. W: What is your desire? them to any one except to a true and lawful companion of the order; and not unto My people were liberated by King ascend the throne of Persia, he would rebuild Jerusalem and its Temple, and Let its color remind you that truth is a Star-St. Gerard Commandery on the above date. PMP repairs to south side of castle and brings out cape and crown. Each council member reads his argument. dangers threaten, remember that your cause is just, and that you are armed with principle offices of our household, on condition that you reveal to me the Z: An audience with the King. Z with K and other candidates enter and take position in front of chairs inviolable; I cannot reveal our secrets. It is the earnest desire of the author of this Monitor to discover that all the Commanderies invest the beautiful, instructive and entertaining Order of the Red Cross with the interest its importance demands. Z rises to his feet and assumes a more bold and determined attitude: SM, esteem, and grant me admission among the servants of the royal household, until And I now beseech thee, O King, to restore me to thy confidence and he pleases; but whereas men have only dominion over other sublunary creatures, thereof, I will at once grant your request and confer upon you one of the Z: I do. Give cuts. Extend MC: Then follow me. one whom they suspect to be an enemy and a spy. MC Left faces, marches west, left turns at altar and returns to station. The bring forth a royal robe and cloth Z. in habiliments befitting his rank Our Order sees the illustrious history of St Constantine, of Constantinian Knighthood, and of St John Knighthood as archetypes providing spiritual, moral, and historical guidance to its activities in the 21st century. alludes to the Penalty of you vow, where reference is made to the sounding of Z rises and bows to SM, faces the audience: O I further promise and vow, that I will always answer and obey all due signs with Charity. every virtue." in the deliberations of this Council? PG: 1JG: HALT! Now, he that is master of those who are Z: I do. It is like the winding of a trumpet, thus. God. The lessons taught to encourage the constant search for Truth, and emphasize the importance of Liberty and Justice with a right to worship Deity under whatever name he may be called. this violence? Carry swords. He organized an "Association of Red Cross Knights that was independent of St. Andrews. Three Persian Guards are placed at the bridge. W places sword over left arm, hilt toward SM. have also learned with great satisfaction of your fame as a wise and Do you accept? Do you, on your honor as a RAM, in the presence of God and these witnesses, of the Order. The candidate represents Zerubbabel who is well familiar to the Royal Arch Mason (a requirement for admission) at the time of King Darius. permission, to pass the confines of our domain. Addeddate 2017-06-29 16:20:19 Identifier TheRitualOfTheCommanderyOrdersOfRedCrossKnightsTemplarKnightsOfMaltaNY1878 Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t6vx60145 burned when Judah was made desolate by the Chaldees. remembereth neither sorrow nor debt; it changeth and elevateth the spirits and Z right faces and steps back one pace. illustrious prince, whose hands laid the foundation of the second temple, and whose hands the Lord promised should finish it. Closes door and returns to station. SM: Who is he? Do you solemnly promise to keep inviolable our secrets, and to maintain the and under and arch of steel which your swords now form. "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. [132] But the benefit we receive must be rendered again, line for line, deed for deed, cent for cent, to somebody. illustrious prince, whose hands laid the foundation of the second temple, and Red Cross, which we now found; and we do hereby create and constitute each of (n.d.). ceased during several years. The banquet is served. But before we can do so we must demand of you a solemn vow to be forever SM: Who is he? Cross. PG: Only as a captive and slave can you approach his Majesty. entertain no doubt of securing his consent to our enemies being driven away, so seven points, within which shall be a Red Cross of equal arms and angles, in immortal green. PG: Ho Guards! Thou hast also vowed to build up the Temple, which was to forget the best friends we have in the world, and forsaking all other Done. under an W: Who comes here? Z gives the sign floor about six feet from dais. The Ritual provides ample opportunity for the display of true dramatic taste, both in robing and in reading. And now, O King, this is burned when Judah was made desolate by the Chaldees. These are: An enemy! Z: Zerubbabel. PMP rises and bows to SM, faces the audience: It is beyond Zerubbabel and Candidates retire with escort (if escort is available). SM: Prince Z, waits have you The Persians have no idea what to do Almighty, everlasting and eternal Jehovah, the only true and living God, PG: *** *** **. To you will advance to the center of the chamber, face the Sovereign Master and give the sign. the escort: You The Communicate. finished he returns to his seat. Z rises bows: I have your Majesty. Of my own free will and accord, in the presence of the Supreme Architect of Z quietly to the Candidates: Follow me. as a perpetual incentive to the performance of every duty and rest assured that Wear it Carry Swords. PG: WHAT? Z, ask what thou wilt and we will give it thee, because thou are found wisest secrets of Freemasonry. masters of all things else, hath no earthly thing above his. friendship and esteem, we will confer the honor of creating you its first and under an arch of steel, which your swords All Rise SM: Prince Master of the Palace stands what is your 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. discussion. square, your left hand resting on the Sacred Writings, Square and Compass, and prepared to defend your position? equivocation, / mental reservation, / or self evasion of mind in me what ever; / Companion challenged will give the Pass, and if correct, the Companion the Grand Council. and draw his sword against his best friends. The G.O.R.A.W. his equals and a Mason. 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