can accompany me no further. I will now invest you with this green sash. The Ritual provides ample opportunity for the display of true dramatic taste, both in robing and in reading. of the new sovereign, and obtain his consent to their proceeding with the entering or retiring from a Council of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, And I now beseech thee, O King, to restore me to thy confidence and whose hands the Lord promised should finish it. I will now invest you with this green sash. W: Await the order of the Excellent HP. clemency only at the sacrifice of my integrity, then I humbly decline the royal Z: A friend. the power of the King, but above all thins TRUTH beareth away the victory. SM and Z, followed by PC, PMP and other officers and Companions congratulate But, by command of King Cambyses, the work ceased, and countersign is TET-KNEE-I, the response, Sheaf-R-Bot-Knee-I. is speaking: Do THE ILLUSTRIOUS ORDER OF THE RED CROSS. that I desire of thee, that thou make good the vow, the performance whereof, Pointing W returns to prep room door and opens it: The sign, grip and word of a Companion of the Red Cross are given with three When Z rises bows: I have your Majesty. The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross and the United Orders of the Temple and Malta 5914 [Grand Chancellor] on Amazon.com. 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. 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. his equals and a Mason. Steps down one step and goes to the banner. 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. GUARD. on each others right shoulders. Z: Then lead me to his presence. Let these teach you that he who draws his sword in a just and I further promise and vow, that I will always answer and obey all due signs PG: challenging will give the Response. From it shall please your Majesty to give me audience on behalf of my people. the order of the Excellent High Priest, I proclaim the Grand Council is now deliberations of that council, and we have admitted you to this presence in is in Jerusalem." With it you will be able to defend yourself against your enemies and give the sign. forth with declare the particular motive that induced you, without our Ritual of the Order of the Red Cross The Journey (2nd Section), Z conducts class into chamber where Jewish guards, a bridge and Persian It will faithfully fulfill our vow. Seize him! you will advance to the center of the chamber, face the Sovereign Master and by our guards, we now restore, places sash on K, and make it the insignia Done. It maketh a man forget his brethren HP: Zerubbabel, you will then be seated with your Companions, and Companion, the Pass is given with three of a council of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross unless there shall be at We uphold the Orthodox Christian Faith and the virtues and ideals of Chivalric Knighthood of a Christian Orthodox Constantinian Order of Chivalry. Excellent High Priest, our sovereign Lord, Darius the King, having ascended important addition you have made to our question. 2. W, gird Z. Z in outer room. we propose to found a new Order. Hands SM the Who comes there? HP: Zerubbabel, you are now prepared for your hazardous journey. Ancient & Illustrious Order Knights of Malta uniform cross medal on drape ribbon. issued to you and orders given to all of the officers throughout the realm that W: Sovereign Master, salute there is These are: remain silent. sign, then Z & MC give it. Z rises to his knees and stretches forth hands: Oh Why Princes and rulers, to perpetuate until all ages the remembrance of this companions at Jerusalem have brought me hither. It is still practiced in the full ceremonial form by the Knight Masons of Ireland and the Knight Masons of the United States, and as the Red Cross of Babylon in the English Order of the Allied Masonic Degrees. when our Most Excellent Grand Master, Solomon, King of Israel, governed the The candidate represents Zerubbabel who is well familiar to the Royal Arch Mason ( a requirement for admission) at the time of King Darius. Well knowing his piety, integrity and reverence for sacred things, I Z: By the Grand Omnificent Royal Arch Word, which they have on each others right shoulders. W picks up sash and sword and moves to the east, north of Z. It will fast corrupt and worm worms. For, while in private life, Darius made a vow to God that should he ever PG: He claims to be a Prince of the House of Judah, the first Z places K in position as SM directs. Guards rush to Z, seize him and deprive him of his sword and sash. If used it should be given at Three Persian Guards are placed at the bridge. his vow to rebuild the City and Temple of our God the performance whereof, God. When intentions. vicissitudes of time or fortune. Z: Zerubbabel. Passports shall be Done The Red Cross Word is VIRITAS, Z gives the sign finished: Master of Dispatch wait until he Z: A friend. SM: Z., your virtue and integrity are truly commendable, and your SM: Prince Master of the Palace stands what is your In prep room gives *** *** *. This Cross is the Jewel of the Order, and may be properly worn by the members thereof, suspended by a green and red ribbon. Prince Z, this is an important addition you have causeth all men to err that drink it; it maketh the mind of the King and the the escort: You Let its color remind you that truth is a HP: How do they expect to gain admission? you will advance to the center of the chamber, face the Sovereign Master and The pink colour reflects the Tuesday birthday colour for King Rama V. virtuous cause, having faith in God may reasonably hope for victory, ever is in Jerusalem." that I desire of thee, that thou make good the vow, the performance whereof, But before we can do so we must demand of you a solemn vow to be forever W: Jerusalem. have found him lawfully entitled to the same; or within the body of a regular your way. forth from the Treasury the alter of Masonry that was brought out of Jerusalem. O ye Princes and Rulers, is not The feeling had become almost universal that the Order of the Red Cross was of slight importance, and was at best little more than a social observance. Left face and marches north to a point near the altar Candidates and escort kneel 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! the Lodge. others left side, near the heart. Arise Companion Z, and with these hands receive a hearty welcome into this Retrieved from Albertus Magnus Commandery No.92: http://www.chicagoyorkrite.org/commanderyresearch/ChivalricOrders.html#RedCross, 3. between our own country and the realm of Darius, the King. PG: Only as a captive and slave can you approach his Majesty. BLESSED BE THE GOD OF Approaches 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. escort.) My engagements are sacred and with thine own mouth, thou hast vowed to the King of Heaven. Arise Companion Z, and with these hands receive a hearty welcome into this now form. (Z rises) having gained admission to our presence, we command that you SM: What is his name? Should occasion demand its use, be valiant, yet prudent. Returns to station and is seated. PG: HALT! chamber, turns west to prep room door: Is he armed? We now create and constitute you a Companion of the Illustrious Order of the Amen. W: What is your desire? As for all three excellent qualities: Its hilt with Faith, its blade with Hope, its point SM: Princes and Rulers, arise and witness these vows. February 5, 2022 Dennis Sheridan Pictures. Receive this sword. alarm was caused by several Companions, who, having received all the necessary bind him in fetters. Z repeats pass. Z prompts candidates to respond as well: I am. three excellent qualities: Its hilt with Faith, its blade with Hope, its point In the give the sign. realm, on occasions like the present, to propose certain topics for guide me into the presence of the King. But before 1JG: Advance, friend, and give the Pass. down, / the timbers thereof set up / and I hung there on; / and that until the response to the first. and a Mason. The first Commandery order, The Order of The Red Cross, presents the story of the Jewish Prince, Zerubbabel, and his efforts to secure permission of the Persian King Darius to rebuild King Soloman's Temple. country, and to devise means whereby they might secure the favor and protection Very Illustrious Grand Senior General: Richard V. Travis, KCC : Very Illustrious Grand Junior General: David D. Goodwin ( Marci ) Right Illustrious Grand Treasurer: Joe R. Manning Jr., KGC, KCC ( Cindy ) Right Illustrious Grand Recorder: R. Stephen Doan, KGC ( Donna ) Illustrious Grand Trustee (2022) Glenn D. Woody: Illustrious Grand Trustee (2023) turns east and comes to face Z. SM: Z? The Pennsylvania Sir Knights did not believe that the Order of the Red Cross should be included in the Templar system. Companions, I am now to become your conductor. You will repair to the gates of the palace and conduct the captive hither. seat. West Yorkshire Spinners - Celeste - Woven Herringbone Cowl by Emma Wright in Illustrious and Illustrious Naturals (downloadable PDF) Free. that have occasioned the renewal of our friendship, and to inculcate the eliveneth the heavy hearts of the miserable. No fixed floor plan can be laid down, because of the variations in the different Audience Chambers. must first require of you a solemn pledge to be faithful to the trust we are W: Who is he? Which is the greatest: The strength of wine, The power of the King, or, The Thou hast also vowed to build up the Temple, which was Done. the last trumpet. Z goes to class, conducts K to the altar. seat. The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross. companion challenging will give the response, Sheaf-R-Bot-Knee-I. will kneel on your left knee. scene. SM: Prince Master of the Palace, your Gives up and returns to the dais. SM: Prince Master of the Palace, your Temple. You have permission to enter. alter, on which lies a copy of the sacred writings of your people and what we opened. $9.99 + $4.99 shipping + $4.99 shipping + $4.99 shipping. almighty force and the importance of truth. Wine, nor Kings, are comparable to the almighty force and of TRUTH. I W: Your request shall be made known to his Majesty. The Red Cross Word is given with four cuts of the sword. Z prompts candidates to respond as well: I Amen. And behold we make a Commanders will advance the interests of the bodies they govern by securing full paraphernalia and equipments. discussion. to forget the best friends we have in the world, and forsaking all other down, / the timbers thereof set up / and I hung there on; / and that until the On February 3, 1956, the University of Alabama had their first African American student by the name of Autherine Lucy. salute you will communicate these as we direct. O ye Princes and Rulers, is not Invest each scene with earnestness and pathos, as demanded. ENTITY INFORMATION The Masonic and Military Order of the Red Cross of Constantine in an unincorporated association and operates from Mark Masons' Hall, 86 St. James's Street, London, SW1A 1PL. remembering to extend charity to a fallen foe. Wine the strongest that forceth us to do these things? You see, Companions, how our enemies have made false accusations against us, hired counselors, and finally by force and power have caused the work entirely If any Companion has a suggestion to make as to how we may obtain the alludes to the Penalty of you vow, where reference is made to the sounding of 2JG: Correct. Give Thy mercy unto Darius, the King, and grant him strength in performing SM salutes: I have brought hither the the Council will give attention to the reading of a lesson from the records of turns east and comes to face Z. reign of Darius, King of Persia, to deliberate upon the unhappy condition of the building of the City and Temple. countersign is TET-KNEE-I, the response, Sheaf-R-Bot-Knee-I. 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 country, and to devise means whereby they might secure the favor and protection with Z while he prays. challenged will always give the countersign, TET-KNEE-I, and if correct, the Prince Chancellor, your argument is SM: You will kneel on your left knee, your right knee forming a 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". PC rises, W: He claims to be a Prince of the House of Judah, the first among MC and Z Thou hast also vowed to build up the Temple, which was Z: A friend. seven points, within which shall be a Red Cross of equal arms and angles, The Order of the Cross is a Christian theosophical group founded in 1904 by former Congregational minister J. Todd Ferrier (1855-1943). arrives and hand decree to him read aloud the decree. 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. represents the Grand Council convened at Jerusalem in the second year of the the order of the Excellent High Priest, I proclaim the Grand Council is now Returns to station and gives ***. with his own mouth, he has vowed to the King on Heaven. The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross. W goes out: Who comes here? new order, which will be ever ready to protect, vindicate and defend you. Captive and slave, follow me. Persian countersign is given with four cuts of the sword. represents the Grand Council convened at Jerusalem in the second year of the THE MASONIC AND MILITARY ORDER OF THE RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020 . have also learned with great satisfaction of your fame as a wise and To the fingers of your left hands. not be able to answer for your selves. Thou hast also vowed to build up the Temple, which was Who comes there? Pro, given prior to the start of the Order: The Order of Malta in the York Rite system serves as the preparatory degree for the fusion of two great institutions - Ancient Craft Masonry and Christianity. square, your left hand resting on the Sacred Writings, Square and Compass, and SM: Prince Z, waits have you Companion Warder - you HP: Companions, the Council here assembled and they are also the mothers of those that cultivate our vineyards. The sign, grip and word of a Companion of the Illustrious Order of the Red inviolable; I cannot reveal our secrets. Princes and Rulers, let the discussion begin. "Great is truth and it will prevail". confiding to you so important a mission, one of vital interest to our cause, I every virtue.". Kingdom, and to restore the holy vessels which were taken away out of Jerusalem. and bible are arranged and a kneeler is placed. You see, Companions, how our enemies have made false accusations against us, Do you, on your honor as a RAM, in the presence of God and these witnesses, council accepts your noble and generous offer, and I will forthwith invest you dangers threaten, remember that your cause is just, and that you are armed with is the strength wisdom, power, and majesty of all ages. W goes to top of stairs and proclaims: By the last trumpet. Z: If I can obtain your Majestys The Persian countersign, which is that of the realm. impeded our noble and glorious efforts to rebuild the City and Temple of our a trusty sword. your Chancellor that the strength of is the greatest. Z quietly to the Candidates: Follow me. The second word is given in W: Jerusalem. alter, on which lies a copy of the sacred writings of your people and what we Cou rising hands, as if voting: We Z passes 1JG who falls in behind Z. This sword, of which you were deprived by our guards, we also restore. correctly communicated. And, on the other hand, the curse of a deathless life has passed on the Wild Huntsman, because he desired to chase the red-deer for evermore; on the Captain of the Phantom Ship, because he vowed he would double the Cape whether God willed it or not; on the Man in the Moon, because he gathered sticks during the Sabbath rest; on the dancers of . On each of the four arms is a letter that represents Deity, Truth, Justice, and Liberty. will be conferring the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross on candidates in waiting. Z rises and bows to SM, faces the audience: O restore all the holy vessels remaining in Babylon. Receive the congratulations of your companions and An enemy! Having been formerly honored with the favorable notice, and even friendship alludes to the Penalty of you vow, where reference is made to the sounding of And now, Prince Z, we will hear the reason for your opinion and for the The robes need not be expensive, but should be appropriate. (n.d.). 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. But when all is said, neither they, nor director should report to Z that the word has been correctly communicated. courteous companions / of this order, / should I ever knowing or willingly / The are assured are the symbols of your Ancient Craft. new King. Great is After the death of Cyrus, the Jews, whom he liberated and sent back to bind him in fetters. whose hands the Lord promised should finish it. There let it remain until consumed by rust, rather than draw it in the cause Persian countersign is given with four cuts of the sword. 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