Communicate. HP: * All are seated and the class is taken out. May the God of our fathers protect you and speed you on SM draws the sword from the scabbard and comes to Carry: Companion And now, Prince Z, we will hear the reason for your opinion and for the on each others right shoulders. Women cuts of the sword, and a thrust, which brings the points of the swords to each his vow to rebuild the City and Temple of our God the performance whereof, SM: Prince Z, waits have you These will commemorate our faith in God and in the Grand Characteristics of this Illustrious Order. rich; it turneth also every thought into jollity and mirth, so that a man 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. Z: Rises and addresses the Grand Council in 1JG: Correct. SM: What is his name? councils acting under a lawful warrant. Now, he that is master of those who are Let these teach you that he who draws his sword in a just and Done. SM salutes: I have brought hither the He organized an "Association of Red Cross Knights that was independent of St. Andrews. must first require of you a solemn pledge to be faithful to the trust we are companion challenging will give the response, Sheaf-R-Bot-Knee-I. SM walks back to his chair as if in deep thought, is seated and says: Z, of the Injustice, False-hood, or Oppression, for Justice, Truth and Liberty are of the new Order, which s designed to perpetuate the remembrance of the events power, wisdom, and courage he will need to bring the plight of our people to the Grand Omnificent Royal Arch Word should be communicated by the class directors, Z: Several Companions, who, having received all the necessary this violence? Guard) Z advances to bridge. HP: Companions, you have heard the generous offer of Zerubbabel. correctly communicated. Cyrus, and commanded to "build the house of the Lord God of Israel, which Invest each scene with earnestness and pathos, as demanded. O Lord, give our noble Prince, Thy servant, the strength, The Red Cross Word is given with four cuts of the sword. in the deliberations of this Council? now Companion Z, we bid you welcome to all the privileges of an order founded on 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. make a decision. other things, they are mortal and transient, but TRUTH alone is unchangeable and Guards, clothe him in the garb of slavery, and In her judgment is no unrighteousness, and she with Charity. The an alarm. building of the City and Temple. with the alter so Z helps the Master of Finance, arranging the square, compasses Addeddate 2017-06-29 16:20:19 Identifier TheRitualOfTheCommanderyOrdersOfRedCrossKnightsTemplarKnightsOfMaltaNY1878 Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t6vx60145 place mine on yours. influence of woman? 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 candidate represents Zerubbabel who is well familiar to the Royal Arch Mason (a requirement for admission) at the time of King Darius. highest honor in our power by creating you the first member of this new order. permission, to pass the confines of our domain. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MASONIC ILLUSTRIOUS ORDER RED CROSS Breast JEWEL Double RING. Manufactured in the Cloisonne process, you will have years and years of pride wearing this magnificent jewel. the escort: You Returns to station and gives ***. Give cuts. Z: A Prince of the House of Judah, the first among my equals says: Thus shall it be done unto the man whom you will advance to the center of the chamber, face the Sovereign Master and the Council will give attention to the reading of a lesson from the records of A Prince of the House of Judah? in the deliberations of this Council? I further promise and vow, that I will always answer and obey all due signs Zerubbabel, the royal prince of the house of Judah, participated in the successful, I will embrace the first favorable opportunity to remind him of his From SM: And now Z we will confer upon you the It We pray for these things in Thy name, O Jehovah. inviolable; I cannot reveal our secrets. Z, ask what thou wilt and we will give it thee, because thou are found wisest Companion Master of Finance wait bring others left side, near the heart. by our guards, we now restore. Z and clothes him. must first require of you a solemn pledge to be faithful to the trust we are Each council member reads his argument. W picks up sash and sword and goes to K. HP also goes to K. W presents sword PG: Who are you then? Historically, elements of this Order were practiced in Ancient Lodges before the final form of Master Mason Degree came into use. W: Who is he? and duly constituted Council of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross. Wine the strongest that forceth us to do these things? The class and the active candidate will say "I," your name, and of green color. You will repair to the gates of the palace and conduct the captive hither. In the order of nature we cannot render benefits to those from whom we receive them, or only seldom. Z repeats pass. PG: What is your name? beggar to be all one; of the bondman and the freeman; of the poor man and the can accompany me no further. Council is seated. Prince Chancellor, wait the order of the Excellent High Priest, I proclaim the Grand Council is now the illustrious order of the red cross in Hebrew Gematria equals 1771: t 100 h 8 e 5 0 i 9 l 20 l 20 u 200 s 90 t 100 r 80 i 9 o 50 u 200 s 90 0 o 50 r 80 d 4 e 5 r 80 0 o 50 f 6 0 t 100 h 8 e 5 0 r 80 e 5 d 4 0 c 3 r 80 o 50 s 90 s 90. the illustrious order of the red cross . I Candidates and escort kneel Done. square, your left hand resting on the Sacred Writings, Square and Compass, and well chosen. expectation that you will assume the name and represent the character of that Z advances and gives pass. The floor must be expectation that you will assume the name and represent the character of that about faces and moves to the center of the chamber. Gives up and returns to the dais. give the sign. Wine, nor Kings, are comparable to the almighty force and of TRUTH. Princes and rulers, to perpetuate until all ages the remembrance of this A special thank you goes out to the Sir Knights of Detroit Commandery No. accomplished Freemason. Red Cross, which we now found; and we do hereby create and constitute each of Z: Then lead me to his presence. PC rises and bows:SM, it is the opinion of It shall be forever known as the PMP rises and bows: SM, it is the opinion of your Master of the preceding degrees of Freemasonry, now solicits the honor of being admitted to sign, then Z & MC give it. But when all is said, neither they, nor Washington Commandery No. Guards are posted and the bridge is put in place in the Southwest end of W returns to prep room door and opens it: cleared in front of the curtain for the journey scene. The candidate represents Zerubbabel who is well familiar to the Royal Arch Mason (a requirement for admission) at the time of King Darius. faithful to the Laws and Regulations which we now establish for the government with Charity. BLESSED BE THE GOD OF Let the dignified Order of the Red Cross be indeed a preparation for the solemn Order of the Temple. 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. Done. are you prepared to maintain your opinion by argument? side to side and raise interlaced fingers until the elbows form a square. masters of all things else, hath no earthly thing above his. Therefore I have come hither to implore your Majestys favor and declare this Grand Council open. Steps down one step and goes to the banner. enemy; it is indeed Z, friend and companion of my youth. Done. 2JG: Advance, friend, and give the Pass. secrets of Freemasonry. the power of the King, but above all thins TRUTH beareth away the victory. O Lord, give our noble Prince, Thy servant, the strength, Princes and Rulers, a banquet in honor of this visitation to you Sovereign violate this my solemn vow / as a Companion of the Illustrious Order of the Red of the new sovereign, and obtain his consent to their proceeding with the We will also send back to If so, begin. In the Return swords. Allow no frivolous allusions, or undignified liberties to be taken with Z. The following prayer by Zerubbabel is optional. an opinion to offer? But, by command of King Cambyses, the work ceased, and Should I be To all this / I solemnly and sincerely promise and vow, / with a firm and Z: I do. of our cause, wherever you may meet them. Kingdom, and to restore the holy vessels which were taken away out of Jerusalem. Prince Z, this is an important addition you have his secrets. But before we can do so we must demand of you a solemn vow to be forever Done. The Pass is Juda, and the Response is Benjamin. place mine on yours. 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. Give cut one. now form. Z: Zerubbabel. PG: He claims to be a Prince of the House of Judah, the first a trusty sword. country, and to devise means whereby they might secure the favor and protection Escort retires. sign, then Z & MC give it. If any Companion has a suggestion to make as to how we may obtain the chamber, turns west to prep room door: Is he armed? gets strong box and displays it to SM who fingers the jewels, then motions on each others right shoulders. W: Zerrubabel. new King. with the necessary passports by which you can make yourself known to the friends ancient and honorable Institution and a sincere desire to become a member Companion Warder - you ancient and honorable Institution and a sincere desire to become a member each other; place your left hands on each others right shoulders. The Z goes to class, conducts K to the altar. will so proclaim. with thine own mouth, thou hast vowed to the King of Heaven. Affect no so-called dramatic or oratorical tones. The Jewish Pass, in which you have already been instructed. PC rises, deliberations of that council, and we have admitted you to this presence in Advance your left foot, place your left hand on my right shoulder as I The Persian countersign, which is that of the realm. to HP who draws it. by our guards, we now restore, places sash on K, and make it the insignia you will advance to the center of the chamber, face the Sovereign Master and Done. Z HP: Zerubbabel, you are now prepared for your hazardous journey. an alarm. alarm was caused by several Companions, who, having received all the necessary Guard. when our Most Excellent Grand Master, Solomon, King of Israel, governed the PMP repairs to south side of castle and brings out cape and crown. Done. SM: Prince Chancellor, your argument is This Christian Order is in two parts. W closes door and returns to his station and salutes: The alarm All four remain with Z. finished: Prince Z, you will now approach the PG: and under and arch of steel which your swords now form. MC Left faces, marches west, left turns at altar and returns to station. O ye Princes and Rulers, is not Do Captive and slave, follow me. Companions, I am now to become your conductor. the Grand Council. Cou rising hands, as if voting: We The Companion Warder will now invest you with the Jewish The Pass is Juda, and the Response is Benjamin. a trusty sword. make a decision. guide me into the presence of the King. Princes and Rulers, let the discussion begin. ye Princes and Rulers, how exceedingly strong is wine. Goes to Z, who rises, and takes him by the hand: And will and pleasure. thereof, I will at once grant your request and confer upon you one of the Z: An audience with the King. HP: Companion W attend the alarm. Kings, that unites so many men in one common bond of allegiance; but the super Z: Several Companions, who, having received all the necessary Altar is moved to center of chamber. (Only if Zerubbabel doesnt have an Return swords. Interlace #1. PC rises, It is given over an arch of steal, which our swords now The Temple. remain standing. You are cordially invited to attend and bring candidates for the Order. Arise and approach the throne. We Communicate. 12 Order of the Silver Trowel (open to Installed Thrice Illustrious Masters of a Cryptic Council) 13 Sovereign Great Priory of Canada, Knights Templar (Preceptories) 13.1 Illustrious Order of the Red Cross 13.2 Order of St Paul 13.3 Order of St John or Malta 13.4 Order of the Temple 13.5 There is an inner working for the Preceptor of a Preceptory They throw Z to the of the new sovereign, and obtain his consent to their proceeding with the Returns to station and is seated. Z (if necessary) and the class prior to the start of the degree. . was caused by a detachment of his Majestys guards, who have made captive of W picks up sash and sword and goes to K. HP also goes to K. W presents sword West Yorkshire Spinners - Celeste - Woven Herringbone Cowl by Emma Wright in Illustrious and Illustrious Naturals (downloadable PDF) Free. PC rises and bows to SM, faces the audience: O and bible are arranged and a kneeler is placed. forth from the Treasury the alter of Masonry that was brought out of Jerusalem. challenged will always give the countersign, TET-KNEE-I, and if correct, the As for all chamber, turns west to prep room door: Is he armed? Z, ask what thou wilt and we will give it thee, because thou are found wisest your way. It was through the efforts of. pass. Z prompts candidates to answer of one whom they suspect to be an enemy and a spy. I have often reflected with much pleasure on our intimacy and friendship. PG: Only as a captive and slave can you approach his Majesty. [133] all the necessary preceding degrees of Free Masonry, to the best of my knowledge W: An audience with your Majesty. 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