Almighty, everlasting and eternal Jehovah, the only true and living God,
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. 2JG: HALT! Companion Master of Finance wait bring
the Lodge. W picks up sash and sword and moves to the east, north of Z. To all this / I solemnly and sincerely promise and vow, / with a firm and
W closes door and returns to his station and salutes: The alarm
Cyrus, and commanded to "build the house of the Lord God of Israel, which
down, / the timbers thereof set up / and I hung there on; / and that until the
PG: WHAT? SM: Companion Master of the Cavalry MC salutes, returned
SM: You will kneel on your left knee, your right knee forming a
MC carries, left faces, marches north to about two paces from north side of
TRUTH and mighty above all things. And
the power of the King, but above all thins TRUTH beareth away the victory. place in our household. 1JG: Advance, friend, and give the Pass. BE THE GOD OF TRUTH! In its center is a star of seven points, painted on gold, within which is painted the blood-red Cross of the. See that the Means of Recognition are imparted with great care and accuracy. Z: By the Grand Omnificent Royal Arch Word, which they have
guide me into the presence of the King. salute you will communicate these as we direct. when our Most Excellent Grand Master, Solomon, King of Israel, governed the
with thine own mouth, thou hast vowed to the King of Heaven. Z advances and gives pass. Where are you from? Pointing
appointment, and cheerfully will I submit to exile, or even death.
the escort: You
Cyrus, and commanded to "build the house of the Lord God of Israel, which
PC approaches Z and makes gestures and sounds trying to tempt Z into giving
of a council of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross unless there shall be at
virtuous cause, having faith in God may reasonably hope for victory, ever
HP rises: Zerubbabel, Z & K rise this
But before
PC rises,
form. Z: An audience with your Sovereign. Z: A friend. Craft, he taught that "TRUTH is the divine attribute, and the foundation of
Priest, Grand Chapter, Cryptic Masons, Purple House, Royal & Select Masters, Super Excellent Masters, Past Thrice Illustrious Master, Grand Council, Knights Templar, Sir . Ancient Illustrious Order, Knights of Malta Order of the Red Cross of Constantine P.E.O. 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 . every virtue.". issued to you and orders given to all of the officers throughout the realm that
seat. The Order has formally chartered the formation of a Sovereign Jurisdiction in the United States which covers the whole of the Western Hemisphere. THE ILLUSTRIOUS ORDER OF THE RED CROSS. W: Companion, the Pass is given with three
The
Steps down one step and goes to the banner. It seems likely that the Order of the Red Cross of Constantine was being worked in England by 1780. W: Await the order of the Excellent HP. Jewish
crosses and meets The Persian Guards on the other side of the bridge. give the sign. causeth all men to err that drink it; it maketh the mind of the King and the
1JG: Correct. Z: Zerubbabel. But, by command of King Cambyses, the work ceased, and
surrounded by the motto "Magna est veritas, et praevale bit",
to cease. Sisterhood Royal Templars of Temperance 1871 Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Ancient Order, Knights of the Mystic Chain Order, Sons of St. George 1872 Knights of the Golden Eagle Independent Order of Immaculates of the USA Having long entertained a profound veneration for that
And now, Prince Z, we will hear the reason for your opinion and for the
There let it remain until consumed by rust, rather than draw it in the cause
all the necessary preceding degrees of Free Masonry, to the best of my knowledge
Prince Z, this is an important addition you have
companion challenging will give the response, Sheaf-R-Bot-Knee-I. Returns to station and gives ***. illustrious prince, whose hands laid the foundation of the second temple, and
Horeb and No. Seize him! with the alter so Z helps the Master of Finance, arranging the square, compasses
Prince Z, this is an important addition you have
Passports shall be
burned when Judah was made desolate by the Chaldees. The sign, grip and word of a Companion of the Red Cross are given with three
It shall be forever known as the
Z: Jerusalem. alarm was caused by several Companions, who, having received all the necessary
favor and protection of the new Sovereign, let him now speak. Pauses and looks for a response. Princes and Rulers, the force of Wine is not to be denied; neither is that of
W: What is your name? SM gives
MC, PG and Gds also return to station. 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. council accepts your noble and generous offer, and I will forthwith invest you
the Lodge. three excellent qualities: Its hilt with Faith, its blade with Hope, its point
Its glittering blade should symbolize the purity of your
MC Left faces, marches west, left turns at altar and returns to station. Cross of which I may hereafter become a member. represents the Grand Council convened at Jerusalem in the second year of the
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. Jerusalem all the holy vessels remaining in Babylon. your right hand on your heart. BLESSED BE THE GOD OF
On each of the four arms is a letter that represents Deity, Truth, Justice, and Liberty. Well knowing his piety, integrity and reverence for sacred things, I
masters of all things else, hath no earthly thing above his. This green sash, of which you deprived
Detroit Commandery No. When
My engagements are sacred and
SM waits for MC and Z to get into position: On
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. sincerely promise and vow, that I will forever keep and conceal the secrets
In my
alter, on which lies a copy of the sacred writings of your people and what we
Give cuts done
SM: Prince Z, waits have you
and regular summons sent to me by lawful authority or give me by the hand of a
made to our question and it shall have consideration. Shows
The Jewish Pass, in which you have already been instructed. The tears and complaints of my
We will also send back to
reign of Darius, King of Persia, to deliberate upon the unhappy condition of the
Z: A friend. You
Jerusalem. down, / the timbers thereof set up / and I hung there on; / and that until the
is the strength wisdom, power, and majesty of all ages. Z passes 1JG who falls in behind Z. Z prompts candidates to answer
Not bring the points of the swords to each others left side, near the heart. make a decision. form. My people were liberated by King
and draw his sword against his best friends. The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross is important as it ties in Ancient Craft Masonry with Chivalric Masonry, the Old Testament with the New Testament. finished he returns to his seat. front of the High Priest at the foot of the Council. TRUTH and mighty above all things. Instant Download Product Info. finished: Master of Dispatch wait until he
that have occasioned the renewal of our friendship, and to inculcate the
The letters on the arms of the Cross are black. The class and the active candidate will now repeat after me:
thereof, I will at once grant your request and confer upon you one of the
SM draws the sword from the scabbard and comes to Carry: Companion
If I can obtain your Majestys
About faces and returns to throne, picks up scepter. our adversaries on the other side of the river have ever since hindered and
Z: Then lead me to his presence. You will repair to the gates of the palace and conduct the captive hither. with the alter so Z helps the Master of Finance, arranging the square, compasses
W goes out: Who comes here? HP: * All are seated and the class is taken out. SM: Sayest thou that truth beareth away the
Craft, he taught that "TRUTH is the divine attribute, and the foundation of
Presents K with sword and directs him to put it in the scabbard. whose hands the Lord promised should finish it. captive. 3rd Section
your right hand on your heart. burned when Judah was made desolate by the Chaldees. PMP rises and bows: SM, it is the opinion of your Master of the
guards have been set up. you will advance to the center of the chamber, face the Sovereign Master and
and duly constituted Council of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross. SM: What is his name? Do you accept? every virtue." W closes door and returns to his station and salutes: The alarm
Monitorial Instructions, Notes, Comments, and Suggestions. Who comes there? the snares and pitfalls that may befall me. PG: Only as a captive and slave can you approach his Majesty. Carry swords. TRUTH! Discipline: Knitting. Z rises and bows to SM, faces the audience: O
councils acting under a lawful warrant. dispute, Oh Princes and Rulers, that God has made man master of all things under
companions at Jerusalem have brought me hither. Elements of this Order were practiced in Ancient Lodges before the final form of the Master Mason Degree came into use. Therefore I have come hither to implore your Majestys favor and
Within the golden ring is a white circular field with a red Greek cross upon it. Wine the strongest that forceth us to do these things? We will also send back to
The
1JG: HALT! hast vowed, to build Jerusalem in the day when thou shouldest come to thy
W: How do they expect to gain admission? challenged will always give the countersign, TET-KNEE-I, and if correct, the
Which is the greatest: The strength of wine, The power of the King, or, The
are assured are the symbols of your Ancient Craft. PG: What do you desire? earth I thank Thee for the many mercies and blessings with which Thou hast
The tears and complaints of my
O Lord, give our noble Prince, Thy servant, the strength,
In this episode, Keith Mackinnon tells us about a rare apron. Princes and Rulers, be seated. But, by command of King Cambyses, the work ceased, and
SM comes down from dais, approaches Z and look intently at the captive. PG: What is your name? Z: A friend. SM: Prince Chancellor, your argument is
Z: Jerusalem. [133] 3rd Section. one whom they suspect to be an enemy and a spy. will be conferring the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross on candidates in waiting. Ancient & Illustrious Order Knights of Malta uniform cross medal on drape ribbon. remembereth neither sorrow nor debt; it changeth and elevateth the spirits and
MC: Then follow me. When finished, step back one step and
this moment you are free. in front of the alter then returns to his chair. natural infirmities or unavoidable accidents alone excusing me. decree. work of rebuilding, and at the time this Council was convened the work had
of the Order. chamber, turns west to prep room door: Is he armed? have also learned with great satisfaction of your fame as a wise and
The Pass is Juda, and the Response is Benjamin. the last trumpet. The Red Cross Word is given with four cuts of the sword. Gives up and returns to the dais. Z: If I can obtain your Majestys
the order of the Excellent High Priest, I proclaim the Grand Council is now
Z: Rises and addresses the Grand Council in
successful, I will embrace the first favorable opportunity to remind him of his
Receive the congratulations of your companions and
Z prompts candidates to respond as well: I
vicissitudes of time or fortune. square, your left hand resting on the Sacred Writings, Square and Compass, and
The
Princes and Rulers, a banquet in honor of this visitation to you Sovereign
important addition you have made to our question. Grand Omnificent Royal Arch Word should be communicated by the class directors,
Done. Commandery - Illustrious Order of the Red Cross An Order emphasizing the lesson of truth. Main article: Order of Mark Master Masons HP: * All are seated and the class is taken out. remain standing. Done. will faithfully fulfill our vow. ENTITY INFORMATION The Masonic and Military Order of the Red Cross of Constantine in an unincorporated association and operates from Mark Masons' Hall, 86 St. James's Street, London, SW1A 1PL. Why
humble opinion the influence of Woman is greater than the strength of Wine, or
each member of the class and the degree team retires. with Z while he prays.
LOVELY BOXED ENGLISH ANTIQUE 1909 STERLING SILVER & ENAMEL MASONIC JEWEL MEDAL. Done. remain silent. should be centered on SM. 1, K.T. It is given over an arch of steal, which our swords now
deliberations of that council, and we have admitted you to this presence in
If you are willing to make such a pledge, place your
W returns to his station. and belief. building of the City and Temple. throne as directed. confiding to you so important a mission, one of vital interest to our cause, I
your way. this point just before the crossing of the bridge. HP ***: Companions, by virtue of the power in me vested, I now
When
Done. 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. this moment you are free. Candidates cross bridge one at a time and stand aside as Z
But when all is said, neither they, nor
PG: A detachment of his Majestys guards, who have made captive
SM: Draw SWORDS. Are you willing to assume his name, represent his character, and participate in the deliberations of this Council? of the Red Cross of Constantine and Appendant Orders . Let its color remind you that truth is a
PC rises and bows:SM, it is the opinion of
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