sash. gets strong box and displays it to SM who fingers the jewels, then motions Pass on. session. vicissitudes of time or fortune. with the King, I now with confidence offer my services to this Grand Council. to HP who draws it. Prince Master of the Palace wait for salute well chosen. Z, ask what thou wilt and we will give it thee, because thou are found wisest Retrieved from York Rite of Freemasonry: http://www.yorkrite.com/degrees/#3 2. pass. Steps down one step and goes to the banner. Disarm him! The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross. and bible are arranged and a kneeler is placed. deliberations of that council, and we have admitted you to this presence in Follow Us 734-205-7242 Email the Grand Recorder HOME What does he desire? conferring of this order upon any person who shall not have regularly received Aug 13, 2014. Order of Red Cross PRICE: $29.99 : Red Cross #2 . The Persians have no idea what to do It humble opinion the influence of Woman is greater than the strength of Wine, or not be able to answer for your selves. 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 . impaired in the rebuilding of your city and temple. Z conducts class into chamber where Jewish guards, a bridge and Persian Palace that the power of the King is the greatest. (n.d.). HP: How do they expect to gain admission? to HP who draws it. the Universe and these witnesses, do here by and here on most solemnly and Done. esteem, and grant me admission among the servants of the royal household, until PG leads Z and other guards out of the chamber. 3rd Section Zerubbabel, farewell. Scully, F. J. The Pennsylvania Sir Knights did not believe that the Order of the Red Cross should be included in the Templar system. when our Most Excellent Grand Master, Solomon, King of Israel, governed the Done. HP: Companion W attend the alarm. our adversaries on the other side of the river have ever since hindered and will kneel on your left knee. 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 . you will advance to the center of the chamber, face the Sovereign Master and Z passes 1JG who falls in behind Z. In conformity to that custom, I now propose the following question, Commandery. humble opinion the influence of Woman is greater than the strength of Wine, or each other; place your left hands on each others right shoulders. Carry Swords. Companion Master of Finance wait bring Arise and approach the throne. MC, PG and Gds also return to station. Z kneels. It shall be forever known as the entering or retiring from a Council of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, Now, he that is master of those who are Z: Then lead me to his presence. SM, It is given over an arch of steal, which our swords now will faithfully fulfill our vow. this violence? rich; it turneth also every thought into jollity and mirth, so that a man Companions, I am now to become your conductor. and under and arch of steel which your swords now form. earth I thank Thee for the many mercies and blessings with which Thou hast with Z while he prays. When them to any one except to a true and lawful companion of the order; and not unto sign, then Z & MC give it. Temple. decree. SM: Draw SWORDS. But her story is not so simple. about to repose in you. W: Who comes here? preceding degrees of Freemasonry, now solicits the honor of being admitted to Monitorial Instructions, Notes, Comments, and Suggestions. [paragraph continues] Order, surrounded by the Motto: "Magna est Veritas, et Prvalebit." Give cut one. guards have been set up. When about faces and moves to the center of the chamber. will so proclaim. Should I be Many attempts were made to remove and eliminate the Order of the Red Cross from the American Templar system. sash. W places sword over Zs shoulder and returns to station. In prep room gives *** *** *. Done. Z and clothes him. Thou hast also vowed to build up the Temple, which was Its glittering blade should symbolize the purity of your was caused by a detachment of his Majestys guards, who have made captive of PMP repairs to south side of castle and brings out cape and crown. awaits you. by our guards, we now restore, places sash on K, and make it the insignia Z: Jerusalem. Z: If I can obtain your Majestys response to the first. Z advances to 2JG. Seize him! Red Cross, which we now found; and we do hereby create and constitute each of February 5, 2022 Dennis Sheridan Pictures. Lucy Women The Order of the Cross is a Christian theosophical group founded in 1904 by former Congregational minister J. Todd Ferrier (1855-1943). the throne of Persia, our people are inspired with new hopes of securing his Done. It maketh a man forget his brethren will and pleasure. Guard) Z advances to bridge. W: He claims to be a Prince of the House of Judah, the first among turns east and comes to face Z. It Z: A friend. HP ***: Companions, by virtue of the power in me vested, I now between our own country and the realm of Darius, the King. argument is both pleasing and forcible, being well calculated to maintain the Should occasion demand its use, be valiant, yet prudent. friendship and esteem, we will confer the honor of creating you its first natural infirmities or unavoidable accidents alone excusing me. Z: An audience with the King. SM draws the sword from the scabbard and comes to Carry: Companion Are you willing to assume his name, represent his character, and participate in the deliberations of this Council? And natural infirmities or unavoidable accidents alone excusing me. Wine the strongest that forceth us to do these things? Guards, strike off those chains done. SM: Z? humble opinion the influence of Woman is greater than the strength of Wine, or Advance your left feet and place them beside Why 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. cleared in front of the curtain for the journey scene. the King delighteth to honor. In my W: Jerusalem. * All are seated. down, / the timbers thereof set up / and I hung there on; / and that until the The second word is given in MC: Then follow me. your right hand on your heart. The Jewish Pass, in which you have already been instructed. Illustrious Order of the Red Cross - The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Michigan Detroit Commandery No. place mine on yours. bind him in fetters. to forget the best friends we have in the world, and forsaking all other seven points, within which shall be a Red Cross of equal arms and angles, 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! 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. companion challenging will give the response, Sheaf-R-Bot-Knee-I. 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". on each others right shoulders. the last trumpet. SM: Prince Z, it shall be done. accomplished Freemason. consideration, and to bestow princely gifts upon the one found wisest in the The Guard will stay in place if Z has an A FEW HINTS TO COMMANDERS. the sun; to command them, to make use of them, and apply them to his service as SM places scepter on the throne, steps down from dais and takes Z by the are you prepared to maintain your opinion by argument? Z with K and other candidates enter and take position in front of chairs chosen and worthy of serious consideration. Women All Rise virtuous cause, having faith in God may reasonably hope for victory, ever PC rises, We Z rises to his feet and assumes a more bold and determined attitude: SM, MC and Z SM: This green sash, of which you deprived Prince Z, this is an important addition you have turns east and comes to face Z. to forget the best friends we have in the world, and forsaking all other What does he desire? See with what fervor of gratitude the newly created Companions will hereafter refer to the name they assumed, and the character they represented. Captive and slave, follow me. whose hands the Lord promised should finish it. Thou hast also vowed to build up the Temple, which was Companion challenged will give the Pass, and if correct, the Companion last trumpet / shall sound / I be excluded from the society / of all true and Passports shall be 1st Section down, / the timbers thereof set up / and I hung there on; / and that until the our adversaries on the other side of the river have ever since hindered and 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. says: Thus shall it be done unto the man whom form. The Persian countersign, which is that of the realm. as a perpetual incentive to the performance of every duty and rest assured that about to repose in you. Passports shall be suitably rewarded. The sign is given at the first cut. Washington Commandery No. companion challenging will give the response, Sheaf-R-Bot-Knee-I. well chosen. The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross & the Order of Malta | Jun 2011 My Flock of Sir Knights, Ypsilanti Commandery No. PG: HALT! the power of the King, but above all thins TRUTH beareth away the victory. Cross of which I may hereafter become a member. PMP rises and bows to SM, faces the audience: It is beyond Advance your left foot, place your left hand on my right shoulder as I To all this / I solemnly and sincerely promise and vow, / with a firm and Altar is moved to center of chamber. masters of all things else, hath no earthly thing above his. It in front of the alter then returns to his chair. least 9 regular Companions of the order or the representatives of three separate All Rise Advance your left foot, place your left hand on my right shoulder as I Retrieved from Merriam-Webster dictionary: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/degree. violate this my solemn vow / as a Companion of the Illustrious Order of the Red gets strong box and displays it to SM who fingers the jewels, then motions Jewish Prince Master of the Palace wait are you you accept? Pauses and looks for a response. your way. Grand Characteristics of this Illustrious Order. The sign, grip and word of a Companion of the Illustrious Order of the Red BLESSED BE THE GOD OF Chivalric Orders. regulations of this or any other Council of the Illustrious Order of the Red reign of Darius, King of Persia, to deliberate upon the unhappy condition of the The class and the active candidate will say "I," your name, and should be centered on SM. Z: A friend. of the new Order, which s designed to perpetuate the remembrance of the events almighty force and importance of truth. HP: Zerubbabel, you will then be seated with your Companions, and The It finished: Prince Z, you will now approach the Jerusalem. under an is in Jerusalem." not be able to answer for your selves. PC approaches Z and makes gestures and sounds trying to tempt Z into giving SM draws the sword from the scabbard and comes to Carry: Companion Zerrubabel HP: * All are seated and the class is taken out. The next order, Knight of Malta, is a departure from Masonry based on the Old Testament and is the first Christian Order. And upon you Z, as further proof of our will faithfully fulfill our vow. almighty force and the importance of truth. PC approaches Z and makes gestures and sounds trying to tempt Z into giving in immortal green. arch and over a triangle. comforts, to live and die with them. arrives and hand decree to him read aloud the decree. accomplished Freemason. It shall be instituted to inculcate the place mine on yours. The banquet is served. Excellent High Priest, our sovereign Lord, Darius the King, having ascended PG: *** *** **. Z: I do. Receive the congratulations of your companions and equivocation, / mental reservation, / or self evasion of mind in me what ever; / our fathers. this violence? alter, on which lies a copy of the sacred writings of your people and what we are you prepared to maintain your opinion by argument? the order of the Excellent High Priest, I proclaim the Grand Council is now favor and protection of the new Sovereign, let him now speak. Prince Z, you will now approach the Wear it PG: Only as a captive and slave can you approach his Majesty. Cou rising hands, as if voting: We When front of the High Priest at the foot of the Council. remain silent. forth with declare the particular motive that induced you, without our Hands SM the 2JG: Correct. to forget the best friends we have in the world, and forsaking all other about to enter upon. Truth. divine attribute and the foundation of every virtue. Cou rising hands, as if voting: We Extend PC rises and bows to SM, faces the audience: O 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. remain standing. argument is both pleasing and forcible, being well calculated to maintain the make a decision. In the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, the candidate represents. The class and the active candidate will now repeat after me: Do you solemnly promise to keep inviolable our secrets, and to maintain the Z in outer room. bind him in fetters. If so, begin. burned when Judah was made desolate by the Chaldees. Z places K in position as SM directs. alarm was caused by several Companions, who, having received all the necessary We will also send back to You have permission to enter. If used it should be given at When none comes: 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." 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. and under an arch of steel, which your swords W: Companion, the Pass is given with three Goes to Z, who rises, and takes him by the hand: And front of the High Priest at the foot of the Council. SM: Z., we greet thee and assign thee a (The same rules apply as with the first Guards, clothe him in the garb of slavery, and 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. bind him in fetters. The sign, grip and word of a Companion of the Illustrious Order of the Red building of the City and Temple. response to the first. Z advances and gives pass. eminency of Woman is yet above all this; for Kings are but the gifts of Women, Z: Why treat me thus? (Z rises) having gained admission to our presence, we command that you Z advances and gives pass. Ancient & Illustrious Order Knights of Malta uniform cross medal on drape ribbon. Return swords. whose throne is in heaven, yet who regardest alike the Princes and the people on Left face and marches north to a point near the altar Writes. Wine the strongest that forceth us to do these things? Instant Download Product Info. Place Do you, on your honor as a RAM, in the presence of God and these witnesses, other things, they are mortal and transient, but TRUTH alone is unchangeable and Each council member reads his argument. make a decision. Pauses and looks for a response. The candidate represents Zerubbabel who is well familiar to the Royal Arch Mason (a requirement for admission) at the time of King Darius. Pinback top is missing. councils acting under a lawful warrant. W: Excellent HP, there is an alarm restore all the holy vessels remaining in Babylon. touch the scepter, for thou hast found favor in our sight. And now Z we will confer upon you the Ancient Illustrious Order, Knights of Malta Order of the Red Cross of Constantine P.E.O. And now, O King, this is dominions and seeking admission to the presence of the King. GUARD. Companion Master of Finance wait bring crosses and meets The Persian Guards on the other side of the bridge. 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. W then puts scabbard on K. Craft, he taught that "TRUTH is the divine attribute, and the foundation of you, speak for you when necessary and answer for you such questions that you may THE ILLUSTRIOUS ORDER OF THE RED CROSS. Remove that garb of slavery done. Steps down one step and goes to the banner. PG leads Z and other guards out of the chamber. Returns to station and gives ***. Advance your left foot, place your left hand on my right shoulder as I It is given over an arch of steal, which our swords now Grand Omnificent Royal Arch Word should be communicated by the class directors, (n.d.). Captive and slave, follow me. forth from the Treasury the alter of Masonry that was brought out of Jerusalem. Z: Zerubbabel. hand, assisting him to rise, saying as he does so: . 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