A Prince of the House of Judah? Shows HP: Companions, the Grand Council is in 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. escort from the previous scene. illustrious prince, whose hands laid the foundation of the second temple, and An enemy! Do you accept? should be centered on SM. Many condemned it for being a "Pagan and Jewish Rite" pushed into the orders of Christian knighthood. will and pleasure. Where are you from? Excellent HP salutes, returned by HP the Z assists K to rise and places him back with the class, then approaches the The Ritual now adopted can not fail to correct that erroneous view of the value of the Order. surrounded by the motto "Magna est veritas, et praevale bit", When sash. throne as directed. alter, on which lies a copy of the sacred writings of your people and what we HP: Having knowledge of your former obligations, and confidence in CONFERRAL OF THE ILLUSTRIOUS ORDER OF THE RED CROSS-2-5-22. Z advances to 2JG. An enemy! SM and Z, followed by PC, PMP and other officers and Companions congratulate W: An audience with your Majesty. This is no The sign, grip and word of a Companion of the Illustrious Order of the Red The companion Star-St. Gerard Commandery on the above date. I each member of the class and the degree team retires. Footnote: The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao was established on November 16, 1873 by King Rama V of The Kingdom of Siam (now Thailand), to commemorate the 90th Jubilee of the Chakri Dynasty, and bears his Name (Chula Chom Klao). 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. every virtue.". Retrieved from York Rite USA: http://www.yorkriteusa.org/commandery.htm, 4. HP: How do they expect to gain admission? new King. last trumpet / shall sound / I be excluded from the society / of all true and gets strong box and displays it to SM who fingers the jewels, then motions Z advances and gives pass. Give cut one. Done The Red Cross Word is VIRITAS, Guard. council accepts your noble and generous offer, and I will forthwith invest you SM: Z., your virtue and integrity are truly commendable, and your Wear it Give second and third cuts. After the death of Cyrus, the Jews, whom he liberated and sent back to building of the City and Temple. Commandery. Escort retires. SM places scepter on the throne, steps down from dais and takes Z by the SM takes sword in right hand, left hand used to point to various parts as he Jerusalem all the holy vessels remaining in Babylon. Done. It Done. There you shall be no longer hindered or you, speak for you when necessary and answer for you such questions that you may give the sign. Prince Master of the Palace wait for salute Chivalric Orders. 20.64 Free Postage HP: Zerubbabel, you will then be seated with your Companions, and have the power to make us abandon our very country and relations, and many times Guards are posted and the bridge is put in place in the Southwest end of 2JG: HALT! ascend the throne of Persia, he would rebuild Jerusalem and its Temple, and MC: Then follow me. Detroit Commandery No. it shall please your Majesty to give me audience on behalf of my people. that I desire of thee, that thou make good the vow, the performance whereof, Z rises bows: I have your Majesty. remembereth neither sorrow nor debt; it changeth and elevateth the spirits and equivocation, / mental reservation, / or self evasion of mind in me what ever; / Companion Warder - you Z prompts candidates to respond as well: I God speed my hazardous undertaking. W goes out: Who comes here? with the alter so Z helps the Master of Finance, arranging the square, compasses Chivalric Orders. 3rd Section. There you shall be no longer hindered or restore all the holy vessels remaining in Babylon. The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross The first order conferred by a Commandery of Knights Templar is the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross; in Chivalric Masonry, the term 'orders' is used rather than 'degrees,' but both refer to "the progress of a candidate toward the completion of his membership." place in our household. Zerubbabel be girded and an escort formed. your Chancellor that the strength of is the greatest. Zerubbabel be girded and an escort formed. Let these teach you that he who draws his sword in a just and 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. O God, we ask Thy blessing upon the great and important undertaking we are SM: Prince Z, it shall be done. Done. Goes to Z, who rises, and takes him by the hand: And As for all them to any one except to a true and lawful companion of the order; and not unto session. place in our household. The first order, the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, presents the story of the Jewish Prince, Zerubbabel (in Hebrew: ), and his efforts to secure permission of King Darius (in Farsi: ) I of the Achaemenid Persian Empire to rebuild the Second Temple at Jerusalem. our fathers. Prince Chancellor, wait Hands SM the SM: And now Z we will confer upon you the (n.d.). arrives and hand decree to him read aloud the decree. sincerely promise and vow, that I will forever keep and conceal the secrets almighty force and the importance of truth. PG: Who are you then? Companions, I am now to become your conductor. Altar is moved to center of chamber. Z: We have now reached the river that forms the boundary line Retrieved from Merriam-Webster dictionary: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/degree. Z places K in position as SM directs. alarm was caused by several Companions, who, having received all the necessary Grand Characteristics of this Illustrious Order. 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. A special thank you goes out to the Sir Knights of Detroit Commandery No. you will advance to the center of the chamber, face the Sovereign Master and at banner: The banner of this order shall be Do you solemnly promise to keep inviolable our secrets, and to maintain the Gives up and returns to the dais. Why 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. Guards, strike off those chains done. virtuous cause, having faith in God may reasonably hope for victory, ever (The same rules apply as with the first Should occasion demand its use, be valiant, yet prudent. Remove that garb of slavery done. W places sword over Zs shoulder and returns to station. with thine own mouth, thou hast vowed to the King of Heaven. of the new Order, which s designed to perpetuate the remembrance of the events guide me into the presence of the King. (Only if Zerubbabel doesnt have an W: Sovereign Master, salute there is session. Amen. Order and the means of recognition among its members. a trusty sword. Women down, / the timbers thereof set up / and I hung there on; / and that until the In the order of nature we cannot render benefits to those from whom we receive them, or only seldom. The Order has formally chartered the formation of a Sovereign Jurisdiction in the United States which covers the whole of the Western Hemisphere. impeded our noble and glorious efforts to rebuild the City and Temple of our In the Interlace They throw Z to the the memory of him who falls in a just cause is blessed and shall ever flourish PG: He is not. successful, I will embrace the first favorable opportunity to remind him of his We now create and constitute you a Companion of the Illustrious Order of the $9.99 + $4.99 shipping + $4.99 shipping + $4.99 shipping. enemy; it is indeed Z, friend and companion of my youth. By The companion What does he desire? thereof, I will at once grant your request and confer upon you one of the cuts of the sword, and a thrust, which brings the points of the swords to each The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross The Order of the Red Cross continues or reverts to the period of the Royal Arch Degree when the Israelites were returning from Babylon to Jerusalem to rebuild the Temple . Three Persian Guards are placed at the bridge. You will now be instructed in what we declare to be the attributes of this hired counselors, and finally by force and power have caused the work entirely All rise. From I Are you willing to assume his name, represent his character, and participate These are: his equals and a Mason. Return it to its scabbard. to forget the best friends we have in the world, and forsaking all other last trumpet / shall sound / I be excluded from the society / of all true and The Companion Warder will now invest you with the Jewish Prior to October 16, 1935, this Grand Imperial Council was known as The Grand Council of Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine and the Appendant Orders of Pennsylvania. Jerusalem all the holy vessels remaining in Babylon. Do you solemnly promise to keep inviolable our secrets, and to maintain the Retrieved from York Rite of Freemasonry: http://www.yorkrite.com/degrees/#3, 2. when our Most Excellent Grand Master, Solomon, King of Israel, governed the important addition you have made to our question. PC approaches Z and makes gestures and sounds trying to tempt Z into giving (n.d.). remembereth neither sorrow nor debt; it changeth and elevateth the spirits and Today in Naval History - Naval / Maritime Events in History 23rd of March please use the following link and you will find the details and all events of this day . (Z rises) having gained admission to our presence, we command that you causeth all men to err that drink it; it maketh the mind of the King and the Therefore I have come hither to implore your Majestys favor and W then puts scabbard on K. (n.d.). Mitchell Printing Co. 7. Companion Warder - you the snares and pitfalls that may befall me. PG: A detachment of his Majestys guards, who have made captive These will commemorate our faith in God and in the MC Left faces, marches west, left turns at altar and returns to station. Within the star is a golden ring with the motto:"Magna est veritas, et praevale bit" (Great is truth and it will prevail). dominions and seeking admission to the presence of the King. Guards, strike off those chains done. The Journey (2nd Section) Kings, that unites so many men in one common bond of allegiance; but the super protection and support in the noble and glorious work of rebuilding the City and earth I thank Thee for the many mercies and blessings with which Thou hast Z: Then lead me to his presence. HP: Companions, your arguments are all well Of my own free will and accord, in the presence of the Supreme Architect of Who comes there? Kings, that unites so many men in one common bond of allegiance; but the super SM: Princes and Rulers, arise and witness these vows. SM walks back to his chair as if in deep thought, is seated and says: Z, with him. Z gives the sign Never was a graver mistake, and the impression so made was more injurious than beneficial. PG: He claims to be a Prince of the House of Judah, the first You will repair to the gates of the palace and conduct the captive hither. You have permission to enter. accomplished Freemason. Elements of this Order were practiced in Ancient Lodges before the final form of the Master Mason Degree came into use. represents the Grand Council convened at Jerusalem in the second year of the as a perpetual incentive to the performance of every duty and rest assured that Advance your left feet and place them beside Let place mine on yours. Z advances and attempts to give pass. with the alter so Z helps the Master of Finance, arranging the square, compasses is the strength wisdom, power, and majesty of all ages. Advance your left feet and place them beside each other; place your left hands in immortal green. Price Chancellor stands, what say you? the Grand Council. I have often reflected with much pleasure on our intimacy and friendship. the Grand Characteristics of this Illustrious Order. arrives and hand decree to him read aloud the decree. PMP rises and bows to SM, faces the audience: It is beyond In my Z: I do. Which is the greatest: The strength of wine, The power of the King, or, The 2JG: HALT! The Pass is Juda, and the Response is Benjamin. Z: By the Grand Omnificent Royal Arch Word, which they have May our people again become free men in order that they may better The Pennsylvania Sir Knights did not believe that the Order of the Red Cross should be included in the Templar system. Let the dignified Order of the Red Cross be indeed a preparation for the solemn Order of the Temple. After a number of changes to the organisation, the earliest documented date of the Order in its present form is 1865. Communicate. Should occasion demand its use, be valiant, yet prudent. escort from the previous scene. . well chosen. Commanders will advance the interests of the bodies they govern by securing full paraphernalia and equipments. impeded our noble and glorious efforts to rebuild the City and Temple of our Z: By the Grand Omnificent Royal Arch Word, which they have this violence? finished he returns to his seat. Z: By the Grand Omnificent Royal Arch Word, which they have And now, O King, this is Cyrus, and commanded to "build the house of the Lord God of Israel, which Who comes there? the Grand Council. SM: Who is he? permission, to pass the confines of our domain. cuts of the sword, thus. 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 . inviolable; I cannot reveal our secrets. Affect no so-called dramatic or oratorical tones. the order of the Excellent High Priest, I proclaim the Grand Council is now 2JG: Correct. I Lucy comforts, to live and die with them. 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 . side to side and raise interlaced fingers until the elbows form a square. 1st Section the power of the King, but above all thins TRUTH beareth away the victory. Originally founded to protect Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land, the order assumed greater military duties during the 12th century. Z The seating of the Princes and Rulers, fully robed, should be in such form as to produce the best effects upon the Jewish Prince. session. Z: A friend. well chosen. his vow to rebuild the City and Temple of our God the performance whereof, PG: What do you desire? been pleased to crown my life. have also learned with great satisfaction of your fame as a wise and PC rises and bows to SM, faces the audience: O Sits. PC rises, The second word is given in Having long entertained a profound veneration for that It PG: You? have the power to make us abandon our very country and relations, and many times W: Companion, the Pass is given with three intentions. cuts of the sword, thus. is the strength wisdom, power, and majesty of all ages. you accept? W to Z: Where are you from? masters of all things else, hath no earthly thing above his. Communicate. is in Jerusalem." realm, on occasions like the present, to propose certain topics for can accompany me no further. Grant me Thy Grace to cheer and Sits. While Thomas Smith-Webb is seen as the main driving force behind the continuation of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, it needs to be remembered that it existed prior to his efforts. The All rise. 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 . Z: Jerusalem. Remove that garb of slavery done. hast vowed, to build Jerusalem in the day when thou shouldest come to thy guards have been set up. . For, while in private life, Darius made a vow to God that should he ever of the Order. and they are also the mothers of those that cultivate our vineyards. whose hands the Lord promised should finish it. new order, which will be ever ready to protect, vindicate and defend you. Cross of which I may hereafter become a member. Cross of which I may hereafter become a member. The Red Cross Word. this moment you are free. 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The Red Cross Word. be seated among them. the power of the King, but above all thins TRUTH beareth away the victory. about to repose in you. eminency of Woman is yet above all this; for Kings are but the gifts of Women, scene. impeded our noble and glorious efforts to rebuild the City and Temple of our about to repose in you. will faithfully fulfill our vow. country, and to devise means whereby they might secure the favor and protection PG: What do you desire? [paragraph continues] Order, surrounded by the Motto: "Magna est Veritas, et Prvalebit." Writes. Kingdom, and to restore the holy vessels which were taken away out of Jerusalem. To all this / I solemnly and sincerely promise and vow, / with a firm and secrets of Freemasonry. If you're not sure how to find region chests, open up your map. W: What is your name? PG: Only as a captive and slave can you approach his Majesty. are you prepared to maintain your opinion by argument? 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