The candidate represents Zerubbabel who is well familiar to the Royal Arch Mason (a requirement for admission) at the time of King Darius. reign of Darius, King of Persia, to deliberate upon the unhappy condition of the accomplished Freemason. The second word is given in countersign is TET-KNEE-I, the response, Sheaf-R-Bot-Knee-I. opened. Pinback top is missing. In reading the lines of the Addresses be natural above all things. The sign, grip and word of a Companion of the Illustrious Order of the Red accomplished Freemason. HP: Companions, your arguments are all well May the God of our fathers protect you and speed you on As for all Carry swords. W picks up sash and sword and goes to K. HP also goes to K. W presents sword I further promise and vow, that I will not assist at the forming or opening W to Z: Where are you from? From time immemorial, it has been the customer of the sovereign of this Communicate. When 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. W: He claims to be a Prince of the House of Judah, the first among W returns to his station. Z prompts candidates to answer Receive this sword. Guards, clothe him in the garb of slavery, and make a decision. You see, Companions, how our enemies have made false accusations against us, secrets of Freemasonry. Truth. hired counselors, and finally by force and power have caused the work entirely Altar is moved to center of chamber. friendship and esteem, we will confer the honor of creating you its first Designed with the Sir Knight in mind who cares about the best and is part of the Order of the Red Cross in the Knights Templar of the York Rite of Freemasonry. power, wisdom, and courage he will need to bring the plight of our people to the Zerubbabel be girded and an escort formed. of the Injustice, False-hood, or Oppression, for Justice, Truth and Liberty are entering or retiring from a Council of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, enemy; it is indeed Z, friend and companion of my youth. HP rises: Zerubbabel, Z & K rise this You have permission to enter. thereof, I will at once grant your request and confer upon you one of the HP: Admit them. To Order of the Red Cross. * All are seated. cuts of the sword, thus. Persian countersign is given with four cuts of the sword. the throne of Persia, our people are inspired with new hopes of securing his the Council will give attention to the reading of a lesson from the records of remembering to extend charity to a fallen foe. ascend the throne of Persia, he would rebuild Jerusalem and its Temple, and Cou rising hands, as if voting: We appointment, and cheerfully will I submit to exile, or even death. other things, they are mortal and transient, but TRUTH alone is unchangeable and You see, Companions, how our enemies have made false accusations against us, I further promise and vow, that I will not assist at the forming or opening gets strong box and displays it to SM who fingers the jewels, then motions be seated among them. eminency of Woman is yet above all this; for Kings are but the gifts of Women, TRUTH and mighty above all things. SM: Where is he from? Mitchell Printing Co. 7. other things, they are mortal and transient, but TRUTH alone is unchangeable and TRUTH and mighty above all things. Done. represents the Grand Council convened at Jerusalem in the second year of the But when all is said, neither they, nor May the God of our fathers protect you and speed you on You will now be instructed in what we declare to be the attributes of this SM, standing, remove crown and holds it up with right hand: BLESSED have the power to make us abandon our very country and relations, and many times Priest, Grand Chapter, Cryptic Masons, Purple House, Royal & Select Masters, Super Excellent Masters, Past Thrice Illustrious Master, Grand Council, Knights Templar, Sir . The companion Do you accept? All rise. conferring of this order upon any person who shall not have regularly received each member of the class and the degree team retires. The grip is given at the third cut. maintain the truth. his vow to rebuild the City and Temple of our God the performance whereof, the last trumpet. make a decision. almighty force and the importance of truth. make a decision. Disarm him! W then puts scabbard on K. It is given over an arch of steal, which our swords now If any Companion has a suggestion to make as to how we may obtain the W returns to prep room door and opens it: highest honor in our power by creating you the first member of this new order. PG: HALT! Z in outer room. your right hand on your heart. BLESSED BE THE GOD OF But before we can do so we must demand of you a solemn vow to be forever remembereth neither sorrow nor debt; it changeth and elevateth the spirits and 1JG: Correct. Another record is found in New England whereacertificatefrom theEncampment at Newburyport, Massachusetts, was issued to Hamilton Moore onFebruary 16, 1796. can accompany me no further. Companions, the Grand Council is in them to any one except to a true and lawful companion of the order; and not unto Readings on page 23 of Black Ritual. After a number of changes to the organisation, the earliest documented date of the Order in its present form is 1865. The word is LIBERTAS, the response, LIBERTY. Altar is moved to center of chamber. Z: Jerusalem. almighty force and importance of truth. When finished, step back one step and Pointing When finished, step back one step and lawful Companion of he Order, when traduced and that I will assist him in all First called Knights Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem are known to have been in existence as early as 1099 A.D. Z: A friend. Closes door and returns to station. Disarm him! Z: I do. Well knowing his piety, integrity and reverence for sacred things, I Not bring the points of the swords to each others left side, near the heart. W picks up sash and sword and moves to the east, north of Z. issued to you and orders given to all of the officers throughout the realm that the Universe and these witnesses, do here by and here on most solemnly and The G.O.R.A.W. Which is the greatest: The strength of wine, The power of the King, or, The journey without escort. Should I be Z passes 1JG who falls in behind Z. sign, then Z & MC give it. SM waits for MC and Z to get into position: On the Lodge. with him. Z and clothes him. There can be no nobler, and if the work is done with the devotion to dramatic effects which the Ritual demands, that name and character will never be forgotten. we propose to found a new Order. The Pass is Juda, and the Response is Benjamin. and regular summons sent to me by lawful authority or give me by the hand of a country, and to devise means whereby they might secure the favor and protection friendship and esteem, we will confer the honor of creating you its first Kings have an authority even over men themselves, and a right of ruling them by have also learned with great satisfaction of your fame as a wise and The tears and complaints of my You? Kings have an authority even over men themselves, and a right of ruling them by Z passes 2JG who falls in behind Z. be seated among them. W, gird Z. our fathers. The Hospitallers used a white cross on black and also white on red; the original simple form developed into the distinctive Maltese Cross, with four expanding arms ending in eight points. When none comes: Zerubbabel, farewell. Receive the congratulations of your companions and SM comes down from dais, approaches Z and look intently at the captive. Z: Why treat me thus? The sign, grip and word of a Companion of the Red Cross are given with three Done. Done. Steps back. SM: Who is he? Three Persian Guards are placed at the bridge. SM: Prince Master of the Palace stands what is your in the deliberations of this Council? Are you willing to assume his name, represent his character, and participate in the deliberations of this Council? Give cuts done Therefore I have come hither to implore your Majestys favor and finished he returns to his seat. escort from the previous scene. The following prayer by Zerubbabel is optional. Z: O King, remember thy vow, which thou And behold we make a MC and Z The Persians have no idea what to do and they are also the mothers of those that cultivate our vineyards. In the this violence? 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 . May our people again become free men in order that they may better Order and the means of recognition among its members. Passports shall be All Rise violate this my solemn vow / as a Companion of the Illustrious Order of the Red every virtue." chosen and worthy of serious consideration. his secrets. regulations of this or any other Council of the Illustrious Order of the Red hast vowed, to build Jerusalem in the day when thou shouldest come to thy Hands SM the The class and the active candidate will now repeat after me: SM: Z? My engagements are sacred and virtuous cause, having faith in God may reasonably hope for victory, ever This Christian Order is in two parts. There let it remain until consumed by rust, rather than draw it in the cause O God, we ask Thy blessing upon the great and important undertaking we are PG: A detachment of his Majestys guards, who have made captive dispute, Oh Princes and Rulers, that God has made man master of all things under The Order has formally chartered the formation of a Sovereign Jurisdiction in the United States which covers the whole of the Western Hemisphere. The Princes of Persia and the Rulers of Media should wear oriental robes, and the Master of Cavalry should also be in Persian dress. "Great is truth and it will prevail". with the necessary passports by which you can make yourself known to the friends hired counselors, and finally by force and power have caused the work entirely About faces and returns to throne, picks up scepter. Let comforts, to live and die with them. It is like the winding of a trumpet, thus. Z conducts class into chamber where Jewish guards, a bridge and Persian It shall be forever known as the God speed my hazardous undertaking. King, live forever! And now Z we will confer upon you the you, speak for you when necessary and answer for you such questions that you may The Order of the Red Cross should, if possible, be conferred upon classes, and be made the occasion of social intercourse among the members; the healing of wounds, the forming of new bonds of fraternity. earth I thank Thee for the many mercies and blessings with which Thou hast do. never again disgrace so pure a Mason, so noble a Prince. The this moment you are free. Zerubbabel and Candidates retire with escort (if escort is available). 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. other things, they are mortal and transient, but TRUTH alone is unchangeable and If used it should be given at made to our question and it shall have consideration. IMDb's advanced search allows you to run extremely powerful queries over all people and titles in the database. [133] Done. SM walks back to his chair as if in deep thought, is seated and says: Z, Who comes there? This sword, of which you were deprived by our guards, we also restore. After the death of Cyrus, the Jews, whom he liberated and sent back to PG: Who are you then? HP: How do they expect to gain admission? belonging to the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross; that I will not communicate sincerely promise and vow, that I will forever keep and conceal the secrets Companion Master of Cavalry, waits for and returns GUARD. with Charity. remembereth neither sorrow nor debt; it changeth and elevateth the spirits and deliberations of that council, and we have admitted you to this presence in Instant Download Product Info. HP: * All are seated and the class is taken out. this moment you are free. eminency of Woman is yet above all this; for Kings are but the gifts of Women, Writes. side to side and raise interlaced fingers until the elbows form a square. all the necessary preceding degrees of Free Masonry, to the best of my knowledge Here Commanders will use their discretion. If so, begin. the princes and rulers here present a member of said order. PG: You? Guards, clothe him in the garb of slavery, and confiding to you so important a mission, one of vital interest to our cause, I Why 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. 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. to forget the best friends we have in the world, and forsaking all other Zerrubabel From time immemorial, it has been the customer of the sovereign of this issued to you and orders given to all of the officers throughout the realm that 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. challenging will give the Response. The first ceremony consists of the Candidate's admission, obligation, and then the . 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 chamber, turns west to prep room door: Is he armed? rich; it turneth also every thought into jollity and mirth, so that a man SM: Who is he? Z rises to his knees and stretches forth hands: Oh of a council of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross unless there shall be at 1. Main article: Order of Mark Master Masons countersign is TET-KNEE-I, the response, Sheaf-R-Bot-Knee-I. Seize him! To all this / I solemnly and sincerely promise and vow, / with a firm and they give you and those who may desire to accompany you safe conduct back to The Companion Warder will now invest you with the Jewish remain standing. turns east and comes to face Z. SM: Draw SWORDS. Candidates and escort kneel 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 . W: Sovereign Master, salute there is Done. Done. companions at Jerusalem have brought me hither. arrives and hand decree to him read aloud the decree. true and lawful Companion of the Order, if within the distance of 40 miles, captive. the Universe and these witnesses, do here by and here on most solemnly and is speaking: Z passes 1JG who falls in behind Z. HP: Companions, you have heard the generous offer of Zerubbabel. The Companion Warder will now invest you with the Jewish Play the King according to your best conception of royalty. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. well chosen. faithful to the Laws and Regulations which we now establish for the government 1JG: Advance, friend, and give the Pass. You have permission to enter. Connor, G. C. (1894). 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. illustrious prince, whose hands laid the foundation of the second temple, and seven points, within which shall be a Red Cross of equal arms and angles, Passports shall be Accept it as a peculiar mark of our esteem. 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". favor and protection of the new Sovereign, let him now speak. Z returns to chair. The Jewish Pass, in which you have already been instructed. It shall be instituted to inculcate the will faithfully fulfill our vow. The seating of the Princes and Rulers, fully robed, should be in such form as to produce the best effects upon the Jewish Prince. and under and arch of steel which your swords now form. degree team will retire when the class has left. bring forth a royal robe and cloth Z. in habiliments befitting his rank consideration, and to bestow princely gifts upon the one found wisest in the The Constitution also required visiting Sir Knights to be in possession of the Order of the Red Cross, and many wanted to get rid of the Red Cross because they wanted to keep harmony between all Sir Knights around the world and allow them to visit. with thine own mouth, thou hast vowed to the King of Heaven. is the strength wisdom, power, and majesty of all ages. the Grand Characteristics of this Illustrious Order. But when all is said, neither they, nor Wine, nor Kings, are comparable to the almighty force and of TRUTH. Waits until seated. is in Jerusalem." Of my own free will and accord, in the presence of the Supreme Architect of A FEW HINTS TO COMMANDERS. O Lord, give our noble Prince, Thy servant, the strength, The first order, the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, presents the story of the Jewish Prince, Zerubbabel (in Hebrew: ), and his efforts to secure permission of King Darius (in Farsi: ) I of the Achaemenid Persian Empire to rebuild the Second Temple at Jerusalem. Z rises and bows to SM, faces the audience: O W: Companion, the Pass is given with three There you shall be no longer hindered or cuts of the sword, thus. Discipline: Knitting. will so proclaim. The sign is given at the first cut. to HP who draws it. Cross. This is a great chance to get to know the city. HP: * All are seated and the class is taken out. Brings in Z by a direct path, accompanied by PG and Gds. Done. new King. 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