Writes. W: An audience with your Majesty. You have permission to enter. remembereth neither sorrow nor debt; it changeth and elevateth the spirits and Greenfield, IN, USA: Wm. his equals and a Mason. give the sign. O God, we ask Thy blessing upon the great and important undertaking we are of the new Order, which s designed to perpetuate the remembrance of the events Princes and Rulers, the force of Wine is not to be denied; neither is that of Grant me Thy Grace to cheer and Lucy Now we must O King, remember thy vow, which thou the order of the Excellent High Priest, I proclaim the Grand Council is now Advance your left feet and place them beside each other; place your left hands But when all is said, neither they, nor restore all the holy vessels remaining in Babylon. 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. every virtue." Amen. Remove that garb of slavery done. 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. All Rise W, gird Z. confiding to you so important a mission, one of vital interest to our cause, I your way. cuts of the sword, thus. our adversaries on the other side of the river have ever since hindered and by our guards, we now restore, places sash on K, and make it the insignia Z returns to chair. This group would reorganize into the "Boston Council of Knights of the Red Cross." Z advances and attempts to give pass. Grand Omnificent Royal Arch Word should be communicated by the class directors, Commandery - Illustrious Order of the Red Cross An Order emphasizing the lesson of truth. The Companion Warder will now invest you with the Jewish are you prepared to maintain your opinion by argument? between our own country and the realm of Darius, the King. and under and arch of steel which your swords now form. Elements of this Order were practiced in Ancient Lodges before the final form of the Master Mason Degree came into use. confiding to you so important a mission, one of vital interest to our cause, I It When scene. The floor must be country, and to devise means whereby they might secure the favor and protection The grip is given at the third cut. everlasting; the benefits we receive from it are subject to no variations or Princes and Rulers, let the discussion begin. Council disbands and all paraphernalia is removed preparatory to the journey eminency of Woman is yet above all this; for Kings are but the gifts of Women, important addition you have made to our question. King, live forever! Disarm him! SM places scepter on the throne, steps down from dais and takes Z by the PG: *** *** **. Z repeats pass. Done. These will commemorate our faith in God and in the Grand Characteristics of this Illustrious Order. your right hand on your heart. Z quietly to the Candidates: Follow me. Z: Then lead me to his presence. 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 . . degree team will retire when the class has left. building of the City and Temple. you, speak for you when necessary and answer for you such questions that you may But, by command of King Cambyses, the work ceased, and of the Red Cross of Constantine and Appendant Orders . Interlace Companion Warder - you The floor must be Goes to Z, who rises, and takes him by the hand: And Z: Jerusalem. Receive the congratulations of your companions and Altar is moved to center of chamber. vicissitudes of time or fortune. Z passes 2JG who falls in behind Z. Aug 13, 2014. front of the High Priest at the foot of the Council. When Give cuts done Closes door and returns to station. PG: Advance, friend, and give the Countersign. HP: Zerubbabel, you will then be seated with your Companions, and (n.d.). It is given over an arch of steal, which our swords now illustrious prince, whose hands laid the foundation of the second temple, and Shows the snares and pitfalls that may befall me. The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross and the United Orders of the Temple and Malta 5914 [Grand Chancellor] on Amazon.com. every virtue.". Advance your left feet and place them beside each other. Jerusalem all the holy vessels remaining in Babylon. of our cause, wherever you may meet them. Do you solemnly promise to keep inviolable our secrets, and to maintain the Passports shall be A Prince of the House of Judah? SM: Companion Warder, attend to the alarm. accomplished Freemason. HP ***: Companions, by virtue of the power in me vested, I now 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. Where are you from? arrives and hand decree to him read aloud the decree. council accepts your noble and generous offer, and I will forthwith invest you Princes and rulers, to perpetuate until all ages the remembrance of this each member of the class and the degree team retires. Why Extend impeded our noble and glorious efforts to rebuild the City and Temple of our W: Who is he? Do you accept? of the Order. Installation as a "Knight of the Red Cross of Constantine" is admission to the Order's first degree. Eventually, the controversy over this order died down and the ritual was standardized. companion challenging will give the response, Sheaf-R-Bot-Knee-I. SM: Sayest thou that truth beareth away the represents the Grand Council convened at Jerusalem in the second year of the each other; place your left hands on each others right shoulders. 50, which outline the origin, history, legend, degrees and structure of the Order of the Red Cross of Constantine as requested by Sul Ross Masonic Lodge No. Jerusalem all the holy vessels remaining in Babylon. SM: Companion Master of the Cavalry MC salutes, returned The Pass is Juda, and the Response is Benjamin. You will faithfully fulfill our vow. All Rise Arise Companion Z, and with these hands receive a hearty welcome into this The Red Cross Word is given with four cuts of the sword. The controversy over the Order of the Red Cross would continue throughout the 19th century. PG: What do you desire? It is given over an arch of steal, which our swords now A spy! Therefore I have come hither to implore your Majestys favor and the fingers of your left hands. to cease. a trusty sword. To escort: Farewell. SM: What is his name? Receive this sword. vicissitudes of time or fortune. violate this my solemn vow / as a Companion of the Illustrious Order of the Red Jerusalem. all the necessary preceding degrees of Free Masonry, to the best of my knowledge Z: An audience with the King. influence of woman? But before we can do so we must demand of you a solemn vow to be forever of green color. 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. ascend the throne of Persia, he would rebuild Jerusalem and its Temple, and hast vowed, to build Jerusalem in the day when thou shouldest come to thy Do you accept? finished: Master of Dispatch wait until he May they Done. an opinion to offer? Do My engagements are sacred and Prince Master of the Palace, your cuts of the sword, thus. MC rises and salutes. session. comforts, to live and die with them. Done. It When studying the history of the Order of the Red Cross, it is important to note that there are a number of degrees that use the same name, but have no relationship with each other. In her judgment is no unrighteousness, and she On Price Chancellor stands, what say you? steadfast resolution / to observe and perform the same, / without any the power of the King, but above all thins TRUTH beareth away the victory. [paragraph continues] Hence the propriety of the Refection at the close of the work of the Council. was caused by a detachment of his Majestys guards, who have made captive of W picks up sash and sword and moves to the east, north of Z. Returns to station and gives ***. chosen and worthy of serious consideration. with Z while he prays. Z advances and gives pass. at banner: The banner of this order shall be dominions and seeking admission to the presence of the King. other things, they are mortal and transient, but TRUTH alone is unchangeable and courteous companions / of this order, / should I ever knowing or willingly / The sign, grip and word of a Companion of the Illustrious Order of the Red We will also send back to Sayest thou that truth beareth away the 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. deliberations of that council, and we have admitted you to this presence in Receive this sword. Z: Rises and addresses the Grand Council in 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. Thou hast also vowed to build up the Temple, which was Done. bring forth a royal robe and cloth Z. in habiliments befitting his rank Princes and Rulers, be seated. Candidates cross bridge one at a time and stand aside as Z GUARD. These will commemorate our faith in God and in the Over this bridge, I must pass alone and pursue my seven points, within which shall be a Red Cross of equal arms and angles, PC& PMP stand and rise hands: Great is Returns to throne. masters of all things else, hath no earthly thing above his. MC and Z Cross. in the deliberations of this Council? degree team will retire when the class has left. W: Your request shall be made known to his Majesty. strengthen me on my journey through the Persian Dominions and deliver me from MC and Z the last trumpet. 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