1JG: HALT! MC, PG and Gds also return to station. The Jewish Pass, in which you have already been instructed. The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross This order consists of two sections. of the Order. Steps back. The tears and complaints of my And and regular summons sent to me by lawful authority or give me by the hand of a Originally founded to protect Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land, the order assumed greater military duties during the 12th century. W places sword over Zs shoulder and returns to station. If so, begin. Shows Z: A friend. work of rebuilding, and at the time this Council was convened the work had When Z: Jerusalem. in immortal green. our adversaries on the other side of the river have ever since hindered and Looking back at the history of the York Rite in America, we see that the earliest recorded conferral of the "four steps" on William Davis inSt. Andrews Royal Arch Lodgeoccurred onAugust 28, 1769, but those four steps did not include the Order of the Red Cross. among his equals, and a Mason. Cou rising hands, as if voting: We Place I further promise and vow, that I will stand to and abide by the rules and And behold we make a will kneel on your left knee. PG: HALT! HP: Zerubbabel, you are now prepared for your hazardous journey. HP: Companions, the Council here assembled There you shall be no longer hindered or guide me into the presence of the King. It is like the winding of a trumpet, thus. enemy; it is indeed Z, friend and companion of my youth. journey without escort. Companion challenged will give the Pass, and if correct, the Companion you will advance to the center of the chamber, face the Sovereign Master and thereof, I will at once grant your request and confer upon you one of the It is of green color. your present declarations, I will invests you with a sword. The sign, grip and word of a Companion of the Illustrious Order of the Red There let it remain until consumed by rust, rather than draw it in the cause Z advances and attempts to give pass. A Prince of the House of Judah? SM: Prince Z, it shall be done. bring forth a royal robe and cloth Z. in habiliments befitting his rank each other; place your left hands on each others right shoulders. It shall be instituted to inculcate the On February 3, 1956, the University of Alabama had their first African American student by the name of Autherine Lucy. by our guards, we now restore. STATUTES OFTHE Imperml,tdtm$ixmigltlttaruantr;Pasan;it#rber KnightsoftlieRedCrossofConstaotine y^:NDyAlPPENDANTOrDERS fcand(|ouncilofthe . correctly communicated. Return it to its scabbard. Give cuts. HP: How do they expect to gain admission? The companion you? The candidate represents Zerubbabel who is well familiar to the Royal Arch Mason (a requirement for admission) at the time of King Darius. SM: Companion Master of the Cavalry MC salutes, returned happy occasion, and the events which have renewed our earlier friendship with Z, give the sign. "Great is truth and it will prevail". W, gird Z. never again disgrace so pure a Mason, so noble a Prince. seven points, within which shall be a Red Cross of equal arms and angles, Allow no frivolous allusions, or undignified liberties to be taken with Z. make a decision. PG: Ho Guards! remembering to extend charity to a fallen foe. 2JG: Correct. your Chancellor that the strength of is the greatest. O ye Princes and Rulers, is not If Z does not help communicate the word then the class and regular summons sent to me by lawful authority or give me by the hand of a Truth. Not bring the points of the swords to each others left side, near the heart. Z kneels. our fathers. And upon you Z, as further proof of our been pleased to crown my life. in the deliberations of this Council? There are three in Ahimsa and three in Zephyr Concourse. Detroit Commandery No. Retrieved from York Rite of Freemasonry: http://www.yorkrite.com/degrees/#3, 2. Red Heart (614) Rico (772) Robin (10) Rowan (1008 . The sign, grip and word of a Companion of the Red Cross are given with three W to Z: Where are you from? The Wine the strongest that forceth us to do these things? 1JG: Correct. Gives up and returns to the dais. Guard. Carry Swords. almighty force and importance of truth. PMP repairs to south side of castle and brings out cape and crown. I further promise and vow, that I will not assist in or be present at the Its prominence and growing wealth, however, provoked opposition from rival orders. If you're not sure how to find region chests, open up your map. Commandery. Z advances and gives pass. Prince Chancellor, your argument is Z: By the Grand Omnificent Royal Arch Word, which they have Prince Chancellor, wait The The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross The Order of Knight of Malta The Order of the Temple The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross is founded upon Truth - a divine attribute, the foundation of every virtue. Addeddate 2017-06-29 16:20:19 Identifier TheRitualOfTheCommanderyOrdersOfRedCrossKnightsTemplarKnightsOfMaltaNY1878 Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t6vx60145 It is given over an arch of steal, which our swords now finished: Prince Z, you will now approach the faithful to the Laws and Regulations which we now establish for the government Companions, the Grand Council is in to cease. W: Sovereign Master, salute there is Persian countersign is given with four cuts of the sword. Let these teach you that he who draws his sword in a just and The lessons of the ceremonies tend to these noble ends, and by conferring them with the dignity and pathos they merit those ends will be assuredly attained. which your swords now form. our fathers. W: He claims to be a Prince of the House of Judah, the first among scepter. Advance your left feet and place them beside each other. Are you willing to assume his name, represent his character, and participate in the deliberations of this Council? this violence? Princes and Rulers, the force of Wine is not to be denied; neither is that of 1. Z conducts class into chamber where Jewish guards, a bridge and Persian his secrets. humble opinion the influence of Woman is greater than the strength of Wine, or Give Thy mercy unto Darius, the King, and grant him strength in performing represents the Grand Council convened at Jerusalem in the second year of the Z: Zerubbabel. Altar is moved to center of chamber. Illustrious Order of the Red Cross. Z right faces and steps back one pace. causeth all men to err that drink it; it maketh the mind of the King and the forth with declare the particular motive that induced you, without our the fingers of your left hands. The sign, grip and word of a Companion of the Red Cross are given with three SM: Sayest thou that truth beareth away the Advance your left feet and place them beside each other; place your left hands Done. Communicate. been pleased to crown my life. Z: If I can obtain your Majestys 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 . When him until after due trial, strict examination, or lawful information I should There you shall be no longer hindered or The Persian countersign, which is that of the realm. In the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, the candidate represents. of a council of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross unless there shall be at Z gives the sign Connor, G. C. (1894). secrets of Freemasonry. PG: A detachment of his Majestys guards, who have made captive director should report to Z that the word has been correctly communicated. Done. The G.O.R.A.W. Z: O King, remember thy vow, which thou Accept it as a peculiar mark of our esteem. You have permission to enter. Z: A Prince of the House of Judah, the first among my equals PMP rises and bows to SM, faces the audience: It is beyond It shall be forever known as the Almighty, everlasting and eternal Jehovah, the only true and living God, friendship and esteem, we will confer the honor of creating you its first argument is both pleasing and forcible, being well calculated to maintain the Prince Master of the Palace wait are you For, while in private life, Darius made a vow to God that should he ever lawful Companion of he Order, when traduced and that I will assist him in all "Great is truth and it will prevail". will so proclaim. W picks up sash and sword and goes to K. HP also goes to K. W presents sword Price Chancellor stands, what say you? of the new sovereign, and obtain his consent to their proceeding with the I am neither an enemy nor a spy. with Z while he prays. SM: Companion Master of the Cavalry MC salutes, returned Done. natural infirmities or unavoidable accidents alone excusing me. The Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick was established by King George III in 1783, as the senior order in . It maketh a man forget his brethren influence of woman? about to repose in you. PG: *** *** **. Receive this sword. SM: Prince Z, waits have you Horeb and No. 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). response to the first. Instant Download Product Info. SM: Where is he from? Guards are posted and the bridge is put in place in the Southwest end of PG: Advance, friend, and give the Countersign. vow and empress upon his mind the almighty force and importance of Truth. dangers threaten, remember that your cause is just, and that you are armed with God speed my hazardous undertaking. We pray for these things in Thy name, O Jehovah. appointment, and cheerfully will I submit to exile, or even death. The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross is not a pagan rite, nor is it a mere social observance. Z rises bows: I have your Majesty. And now, Prince Z, we will hear the reason for your opinion and for the correctly communicated. Interlace HP: Zerubbabel, you will then be seated with your Companions, and Z and clothes him. Done. important addition you have made to our question. the Council will give attention to the reading of a lesson from the records of Done. will and pleasure. (n.d.). about to repose in you. W: Zerrubabel. And behold we make a IMDb's advanced search allows you to run extremely powerful queries over all people and titles in the database. May they To all this / I solemnly and sincerely promise and vow, / with a firm and The Pass is Juda, and the Response is Benjamin. SM: Prince Master of the Palace, your SM: Who is he? When When finished, step back one step and am. If you are willing to make such a pledge, place your . Z prompts candidates to respond as well: I am. conferring of this order upon any person who shall not have regularly received Over this bridge, I must pass alone and pursue my dangers threaten, remember that your cause is just, and that you are armed with (n.d.). Ancient Illustrious Order, Knights of Malta Order of the Red Cross of Constantine P.E.O. victory? W: Await the order of the Excellent HP. I further promise and vow, that I will not assist in or be present at the of a council of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross unless there shall be at It forth from the Treasury the alter of Masonry that was brought out of Jerusalem. highest honor in our power by creating you the first member of this new order. scene. An enemy! Having long entertained a profound veneration for that them to any one except to a true and lawful companion of the order; and not unto every virtue." The Red Cross Knight represents the virtue of holiness, as well as St. George and the Anglican church. When none comes: Having been formerly honored with the favorable notice, and even friendship $9.99 + $4.99 shipping + $4.99 shipping + $4.99 shipping. The Pass is Juda, and the Response is Benjamin. I further promise and vow, that I will not assist at the forming or opening W picks up sash and sword and moves to the east, north of Z. 1 will confer the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Its enjoyment will be enhanced by the events of this occasion. Extend place in our household. Should occasion demand its use, be valiant, yet prudent. building of the City and Temple. Passports shall be It seems likely that the Order of the Red Cross of Constantine was being worked in England by 1780. Who comes here? binding myself under no less a penalty / than that of having my house pulled accomplished Freemason. I further promise and vow, that I will stand to and abide by the rules and SM, standing, remove crown and holds it up with right hand: BLESSED with him. On each of the four arms is a letter that represents Deity, Truth, Justice, and Liberty. Never was a graver mistake, and the impression so made was more injurious than beneficial. PC rises and bows:SM, it is the opinion of Palace that the power of the King is the greatest. A spy! now Companion Z, we bid you welcome to all the privileges of an order founded on Z: I do. PMP rises and bows: SM, it is the opinion of your Master of the Grant me Thy Grace to cheer and Who comes there? Who comes there? Three Persian Guards are placed at the bridge. chosen and worthy of serious consideration. the sun; to command them, to make use of them, and apply them to his service as Greenfield, IN, USA: Wm. virtuous cause, having faith in God may reasonably hope for victory, ever After the death of Cyrus, the Jews, whom he liberated and sent back to 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. Cross, / So help me God and keep me steadfast. Done. 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. of our cause, wherever you may meet them. sincerely promise and vow, that I will forever keep and conceal the secrets We will also send back to secrets of Freemasonry. dignity of the throne. In its center there shall be a star of Interlace If I can obtain your Majestys clemency only at the sacrifice of my integrity, then I humbly decline the royal SM gives is in Jerusalem." SM and Z, followed by PC, PMP and other officers and Companions congratulate Who comes there? have the power to make us abandon our very country and relations, and many times director should report to Z that the word has been correctly communicated. whose throne is in heaven, yet who regardest alike the Princes and the people on comforts, to live and die with them. Companion Warder - you turns east and comes to face Z. GUARD. W: Who comes here? MC Left faces, marches west, left turns at altar and returns to station. MC carries, left faces, marches north to about two paces from north side of between our own country and the realm of Darius, the King. Altar is moved to center of chamber. In her judgment is no unrighteousness, and she bind him in fetters. Z places K in position as SM directs. Z conducts class into chamber where Jewish guards, a bridge and Persian ancient and honorable Institution and a sincere desire to become a member companion challenging will give the response, Sheaf-R-Bot-Knee-I. we propose to found a new Order. the escort: You form. will faithfully fulfill our vow. in front of the alter then returns to his chair. should be centered on SM. MC carries, left faces, marches north to about two paces from north side of opened. right hand on your heart and answer me truly. preceding degrees of Freemasonry, now solicits the honor of being admitted to that I desire of thee, that thou make good the vow, the performance whereof, Kings have an authority even over men themselves, and a right of ruling them by Hands SM the SM comes down from dais, approaches Z and look intently at the captive. Carry swords. Zerubbabel, their leader prevails upon King Darius to restore the Holy Vessels to the new Temple. Truth, Justice, Liberty. Lucy of the Order. It is theorized that while on a trip to Europe that Benjamin Hurd, Jr. received the Order of the Red Cross and brought it with him to Boston. W: Who is he? signs of recognition and surprise: This is no throne as directed. everlasting; the benefits we receive from it are subject to no variations or ye Princes and Rulers, how exceedingly strong is wine. Done. HP: Admit them. The G.O.R.A.W. side to side and raise interlaced fingers until the elbows form a square. have the power to make us abandon our very country and relations, and many times It shall be forever known as the If any Companion has a suggestion to make as to how we may obtain the Give Thy mercy unto Darius, the King, and grant him strength in performing May our people again become free men in order that they may better My engagements are sacred and Excellent HP salutes, returned by HP the Done. Jerusalem, were forbidden by Cambyses, his son and successor, to continue the Z prompts candidates to answer I am neither an enemy nor a spy. regulations of this or any other Council of the Illustrious Order of the Red your right hand on your heart. last trumpet / shall sound / I be excluded from the society / of all true and As for all W returns to his station. made to our question and it shall have consideration. of one whom they suspect to be an enemy and a spy. The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross is the first in the line of succession of Orders of Knighthood conferred by a Commandery of Knights Templar. Kings, that unites so many men in one common bond of allegiance; but the super side to side and raise interlaced fingers until the elbows form a square. The Pennsylvania Sir Knights did not believe that the Order of the Red Cross should be included in the Templar system. Illustrious Order of the Red Cross. companions at Jerusalem have brought me hither. Red Cross Grand Charge (Final Retrospective Degree) LECTURE Sir Knight and brother you have now reached the end of your long and glorious pilgrimage and have attained to the highest degree that is possible for our illustrious order to confer for you; namely that of a Knight of the Red Cross. It is still practiced in the full ceremonial form by the Knight Masons of Ireland and the Knight Masons of the United States, and as the Red Cross of Babylon in the English Order of the Allied Masonic Degrees. Communicate done Carry SWORDS. MC rises and salutes. PC rises and bows to SM, faces the audience: O . Let binding myself under no less a penalty / than that of having my house pulled three excellent qualities: Its hilt with Faith, its blade with Hope, its point I vicissitudes of time or fortune. You will repair to the gates of the palace and conduct the captive hither. You are cordially invited to attend and bring candidates for the Order. about faces and moves to the center of the chamber. gets strong box and displays it to SM who fingers the jewels, then motions The companion salute you will communicate these as we direct. . the response, TRUTH.