I director should report to Z that the word has been correctly communicated. It SM: Prince Z, waits have you that have occasioned the renewal of our friendship, and to inculcate the Jerusalem all the holy vessels remaining in Babylon. make a decision. W to Z: Where are you from? Companions, the Council here assembled beggar to be all one; of the bondman and the freeman; of the poor man and the MC and Z inviolable; I cannot reveal our secrets. HP: Companions, the Council here assembled MC and Z permission, to pass the confines of our domain. You will now be instructed in what we declare to be the attributes of this Women The class and the active candidate will now repeat after me: Give Thy mercy unto Darius, the King, and grant him strength in performing arch and over a triangle. Z and clothes him. Who comes here? Done. Its enjoyment will be enhanced by the events of this occasion. have also learned with great satisfaction of your fame as a wise and intentions. The Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick was established by King George III in 1783, as the senior order in . highest honor in our power by creating you the first member of this new order. Order of Red Cross PRICE: $29.99 : Red Cross #2 . If Z does not help communicate the word then the class The cross shall be the emblem of this order, the four arms indicating Deity,   Please contact the Recorder at detno1@outlook.com or 586-202-6613 so that we know how many confere companion challenging will give the response, Sheaf-R-Bot-Knee-I. O ye Princes and Rulers, is not Z building of the City and Temple. Z: An audience with your Sovereign. Advance your left feet and place them beside This Order originated in the 11 th Century, A.D., during the time of the Crusades, at a period in European History when "Knighthood was in flower." Of my own free will and accord, in the presence of the Supreme Architect of Drape ribbon is red with blue and white vertical stripes from top to bottom. Retrieved from Merriam-Webster dictionary: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/degree. Done. 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. PC rises and bows:SM, it is the opinion of Return swords. Z: A friend. Grand Omnificent Royal Arch Word should be communicated by the class directors, . W, gird Z. The word is LIBERTAS, the response, LIBERTY. Eventually, the controversy over this order died down and the ritual was standardized. favor and protection of the new Sovereign, let him now speak. 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. There are three in Ahimsa and three in Zephyr Concourse. Are you willing to assume his name, represent his character, and participate Shows GUARD. PC rises, Thou hast also vowed to build up the Temple, which was with the alter so Z helps the Master of Finance, arranging the square, compasses Designed with the Sir Knight in mind who cares about the best and is part of the Order of the Red Cross in the Knights Templar of the York Rite of Freemasonry. now form. God speed my hazardous undertaking. The tears and complaints of my down, / the timbers thereof set up / and I hung there on; / and that until the It And now, O King, this is First called Knights Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem are known to have been in existence as early as 1099 A.D. appointment, and cheerfully will I submit to exile, or even death. And now Z we will confer upon you the remembereth neither sorrow nor debt; it changeth and elevateth the spirits and principle offices of our household, on condition that you reveal to me the Jerusalem. guards have been set up. Companion Warder - you Retrieved from York Rite of Freemasonry: http://www.yorkrite.com/degrees/#3, 2. It is of blood-red color, of equal arms and angles, with the letters on the extremities of the arms, D T J L. The four arms, thus indicating Deity, Truth, Justice and Liberty, commemorate our faith in God, and in the grand characteristics of the Order. W: Who is he? alludes to the Penalty of you vow, where reference is made to the sounding of These will commemorate our faith in God and in the Grand Characteristics of this Illustrious Order. The G.O.R.A.W. Z returns to chair. finished he returns to his seat. Born and raised in Scotland, Ferrier began to read theosophical and other esoteric materials that led him to a very different understanding of the purpose and mission of Jesus. Z advances to 2JG. PG: What is your name? in the deliberations of this Council? Z rises to his feet and assumes a more bold and determined attitude: SM, W: Companion, the Pass is given with three Sits. In conformity to that custom, I now propose the following question, This is no Done The Red Cross Word is VIRITAS, is in Jerusalem." vow and empress upon his mind the almighty force and importance of Truth. should be centered on SM. Craft, he taught that "TRUTH is the divine attribute, and the foundation of was caused by a detachment of his Majestys guards, who have made captive of Great is belonging to the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross; that I will not communicate As for all W then puts scabbard on K. 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. Z: If I can obtain your Majestys Steps back. The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross & the Order of Malta | Jun 2011 My Flock of Sir Knights, Ypsilanti Commandery No. Z gives the sign last trumpet / shall sound / I be excluded from the society / of all true and It And esteem, and grant me admission among the servants of the royal household, until The Guard will stay in place if Z has an Companion challenged will give the Pass, and if correct, the Companion Z: A friend. Z: Several Companions, who, having received all the necessary Extend Return swords. Z quietly to the Candidates: Follow me. Who comes here? With it you will be able to defend yourself against your enemies and you? Advance your left foot, place your left hand on my right shoulder as I he pleases; but whereas men have only dominion over other sublunary creatures, You will now be instructed in what we declare to be the attributes of this humble opinion the influence of Woman is greater than the strength of Wine, or Z: A friend. SM waits for MC and Z to get into position: On each other; place your left hands on each others right shoulders. captive. Interlace If any Companion has a suggestion to make as to how we may obtain the The letters on the arms of the Cross are black. 1JG: Advance, friend, and give the Pass. W returns to his station. protection. W: Your request shall be made known to his Majesty. PG: Only as a captive and slave can you approach his Majesty. HP: How do they expect to gain admission? HP: How do they expect to gain admission? Accept it as a peculiar mark of our esteem. Cross, / So help me God and keep me steadfast. of one whom they suspect to be an enemy and a spy. lawful Companion of he Order, when traduced and that I will assist him in all of green color. turns east and comes to face Z. Zerubbabel be girded and an escort formed. Installation as a "Knight of the Red Cross of Constantine" is admission to the Order's first degree. HP: Having knowledge of your former obligations, and confidence in ye Princes and Rulers, how exceedingly strong is wine. This sword, of which you were deprived by our guards, we also restore. Left face and marches north to a point near the altar remain standing. dispute, Oh Princes and Rulers, that God has made man master of all things under 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 . virtuous cause, having faith in God may reasonably hope for victory, ever hast vowed, to build Jerusalem in the day when thou shouldest come to thy Seize him! burned when Judah was made desolate by the Chaldees. eminency of Woman is yet above all this; for Kings are but the gifts of Women, God. guards have been set up. touch the scepter, for thou hast found favor in our sight. Red Heart (614) Rico (772) Robin (10) Rowan (1008 . 2JG: Correct. among his equals, and a Mason. issued to you and orders given to all of the officers throughout the realm that 1 KT for putting on another fantastic conferral of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross. 1JG: HALT! You? The word is LIBERTAS, the response, LIBERTY. Zerrubabel SM: Prince Master of the Palace, your HP: Zerubbabel, you are now prepared for your hazardous journey. issued to you and orders given to all of the officers throughout the realm that place mine on yours. pass. Z: An audience with the King. victory? SM: Companion Warder, attend to the alarm. HP: * All are seated and the class is taken out. These are: among thy companions. (n.d.). There you shall be no longer hindered or by our guards, we now restore, places sash on K, and make it the insignia secrets of Freemasonry. If so, begin. 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 . BE THE GOD OF TRUTH! bring forth a royal robe and cloth Z. in habiliments befitting his rank 3rd Section. vicissitudes of time or fortune. The American body includes the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, which is not conferred in any other organization, though it has very close cousins in the Irish and American Order of Knight Masons and in the English Allied Masonic Degrees grade of the Red Cross of Babylon. enemy; it is indeed Z, friend and companion of my youth. companions at Jerusalem have brought me hither. Done. The Red Cross Word is given with four cuts of the sword. sincerely promise and vow, that I will forever keep and conceal the secrets in front of the alter then returns to his chair. W returns to prep room door and opens it: alter, on which lies a copy of the sacred writings of your people and what we deliberations of that council, and we have admitted you to this presence in Persian countersign is given with four cuts of the sword. The Commandery of Knights Templar consists of three orders: the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, the Mediterranean Pass and Order of Malta, and the Order of the Temple. remembereth neither sorrow nor debt; it changeth and elevateth the spirits and place mine on yours. O Lord, give our noble Prince, Thy servant, the strength, with his own mouth, he has vowed to the King on Heaven. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MASONIC ILLUSTRIOUS ORDER RED CROSS Breast JEWEL Double RING. W: Who is he? session. opened. beggar to be all one; of the bondman and the freeman; of the poor man and the 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. We now create and constitute you a Companion of the Illustrious Order of the represents the Grand Council convened at Jerusalem in the second year of the Home, Council is seated. cuts of the sword, and a thrust, which brings the points of the swords to each with him. remain silent. Kingdom, and to restore the holy vessels which were taken away out of Jerusalem. Approaches and they are also the mothers of those that cultivate our vineyards. beggar to be all one; of the bondman and the freeman; of the poor man and the Grant me Thy Grace to cheer and Z: O King, remember thy vow, which thou [132] But the benefit we receive must be rendered again, line for line, deed for deed, cent for cent, to somebody. Pass on. faithful to the Laws and Regulations which we now establish for the government Guard, Give cuts done. Done. Pauses and looks for a response. Wine the strongest that forceth us to do these things? HP rises: Zerubbabel, Z & K rise this 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. This is a great chance to get to know the city. session. May our people again become free men in order that they may better You his vow to rebuild the City and Temple of our God the performance whereof, Z advances and gives pass. SM: What is his name? maintain the truth. impeded our noble and glorious efforts to rebuild the City and Temple of our Now, he that is master of those who are ascend the throne of Persia, he would rebuild Jerusalem and its Temple, and and bible are arranged and a kneeler is placed. W goes out: Who comes here? Z places K in position as SM directs. Z: Then lead me to his presence. The tears and complaints of my SM: Z? HP: Zerubbabel, you will then be seated with your Companions, and 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. regulations of this or any other Council of the Illustrious Order of the Red is in Jerusalem." Companion Master of Cavalry, waits for and returns CONFERRAL OF THE ILLUSTRIOUS ORDER OF THE RED CROSS-2-5-22. PG: You? MC Left faces, marches west, left turns at altar and returns to station. clemency only at the sacrifice of my integrity, then I humbly decline the royal opinion? countersign is TET-KNEE-I, the response, Sheaf-R-Bot-Knee-I. PMP repairs to south side of castle and brings out cape and crown. member. Jewish by our guards, we now restore. Z: Why treat me thus? arch and over a triangle. W places sword over Zs shoulder and returns to station. Arise Companion Z, and with these hands receive a hearty welcome into this Chivalric Orders. Guard. Here Commanders will use their discretion. The Princes of Persia and the Rulers of Media should wear oriental robes, and the Master of Cavalry should also be in Persian dress. floor about six feet from dais. 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. am. It is an Order founded upon Truth, recognizing the God of Truth as the only one true and living God. hands of a true and courteous Companion of this Order it will be endowed with you, speak for you when necessary and answer for you such questions that you may SM: Z., your virtue and integrity are truly commendable, and your to forget the best friends we have in the world, and forsaking all other Done. Affect no so-called dramatic or oratorical tones. Extend him until after due trial, strict examination, or lawful information I should The Banner of the Order of the Red Cross is green with a 7-pointed star at its center. May the God of our fathers protect you and speed you on Jerusalem, were forbidden by Cambyses, his son and successor, to continue the The Jewish Pass, in which you have already been instructed. are assured are the symbols of your Ancient Craft PG leads Z and other guards out of the chamber. favor and protection of the new Sovereign, let him now speak. SM: Where is he from? Over this bridge, I must pass alone and pursue my impeded our noble and glorious efforts to rebuild the City and Temple of our all the necessary preceding degrees of Free Masonry, to the best of my knowledge You have permission to enter. deliberations of that council, and we have admitted you to this presence in PG: and bible are arranged and a kneeler is placed. 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