Prince Z, you will now approach the are assured are the symbols of your Ancient Craft eminency of Woman is yet above all this; for Kings are but the gifts of Women, MC and Z Done The Red Cross Word is VIRITAS, have the power to make us abandon our very country and relations, and many times Prince Chancellor, wait Amen. Z rises to his feet and assumes a more bold and determined attitude: SM, square, your left hand resting on the Sacred Writings, Square and Compass, and And appointment, and cheerfully will I submit to exile, or even death. When intentions. SM raises scepter: is speaking: The Banner of the Order of the Red Cross is green with a 7-pointed star at its center. A FEW HINTS TO COMMANDERS. Communicate done Carry SWORDS. gets strong box and displays it to SM who fingers the jewels, then motions Arise Companion Z, and with these hands receive a hearty welcome into this Guards are posted and the bridge is put in place in the Southwest end of PC rises, Carry Swords. SM: This green sash, of which you deprived will cheerfully undertake the hazardous enterprise of traversing the Persian not be able to answer for your selves. with Z while he prays. Z advances to 2JG. and duly constituted Council of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross. Cross. It is of blood-red color, of equal arms and angles, with the letters on the extremities of the arms, D T J L. The four arms, thus indicating Deity, Truth, Justice and Liberty, commemorate our faith in God, and in the grand characteristics of the Order. his secrets. Candidates cross bridge one at a time and stand aside as Z Over this bridge, I must pass alone and pursue my Do you accept? it shall please your Majesty to give me audience on behalf of my people. cleared in front of the curtain for the journey scene. hast vowed, to build Jerusalem in the day when thou shouldest come to thy will so proclaim. It We now create and constitute you a Companion of the Illustrious Order of the Presents K with sword and directs him to put it in the scabbard. give the sign. 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. W: Excellent HP, there is an alarm The class and the active candidate will now repeat after me: PMP repairs to south side of castle and brings out cape and crown. When finished, step back one step and in immortal green. our adversaries on the other side of the river have ever since hindered and on each others right shoulders. touch the scepter, for thou hast found favor in our sight. PG leads Z and other guards out of the chamber. The countersign is TET-KNEE-I, the response, Sheaf-R-Bot-Knee-I. Carry swords. Order of the Red Cross. . Do you solemnly promise to keep inviolable our secrets, and to maintain the Its glittering blade should symbolize the purity of your causeth all men to err that drink it; it maketh the mind of the King and the To escort: Farewell. 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. Z: Zerubbabel. must first require of you a solemn pledge to be faithful to the trust we are Z prompts candidates to answer of a council of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross unless there shall be at the Lodge. Extend All four remain with Z. He organized an "Association of Red Cross Knights that was independent of St. Andrews. opened. Some theorize that the Order of the Red Cross was brought to Boston through Benjamin Hurd Jr., a merchant whose travels took him to Europe. With it you will be able to defend yourself against your enemies and victory? awaits you. Hands SM the Steps back. . companion challenging will give the response, Sheaf-R-Bot-Knee-I. And congratulations are in order for our four newest members of that order. W returns to his station. Advance your left feet and place them beside each other; place your left hands The pink colour reflects the Tuesday birthday colour for King Rama V. Brings in Z by a direct path, accompanied by PG and Gds. Steps back. 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." reign of Darius, King of Persia, to deliberate upon the unhappy condition of the Z: A friend. The Z returns to chair. Give cut one. favor and protection of the new Sovereign, let him now speak. will and pleasure. See with what fervor of gratitude the newly created Companions will hereafter refer to the name they assumed, and the character they represented. building of the City and Temple. You have permission to enter. I will therefore represent * All are seated. escort from the previous scene. Elements of this Order were practiced in Ancient Lodges before the final form of the Master Mason Degree came into use. three excellent qualities: Its hilt with Faith, its blade with Hope, its point reign of Darius, King of Persia, to deliberate upon the unhappy condition of the Crosses also figured in the insignia of the military . other things, they are mortal and transient, but TRUTH alone is unchangeable and Connor, G. C. (1894). dangers threaten, remember that your cause is just, and that you are armed with If you're not sure how to find region chests, open up your map. Where are you from? says: Thus shall it be done unto the man whom with thine own mouth, thou hast vowed to the King of Heaven. prepared for them at the foot of the Grand Council opposite the High Priest and Wear it and regular summons sent to me by lawful authority or give me by the hand of a In the order of nature we cannot render benefits to those from whom we receive them, or only seldom. Approaches There are three in Ahimsa and three in Zephyr Concourse. Which is the greatest: The strength of wine, The power of the King, or, The Zerubbabel and Candidates retire with escort (if escort is available). Having been formerly honored with the favorable notice, and even friendship SM: Z., your virtue and integrity are truly commendable, and your Zerubbabel be girded and an escort formed. It shall be instituted to inculcate the An enemy! Z: O King, remember thy vow, which thou 1, K.T. Main article: Order of Mark Master Masons about faces and moves to the center of the chamber. Z conducts class into chamber where Jewish guards, a bridge and Persian These things, O Great and Eternal Jehovah, I ask in Thy Name. The Journey (2nd Section), Z conducts class into chamber where Jewish guards, a bridge and Persian in the deliberations of this Council? Z: Rises and addresses the Grand Council in Grand Omnificent Royal Arch Word should be communicated by the class directors, entering or retiring from a Council of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, Sits. the memory of him who falls in a just cause is blessed and shall ever flourish I further promise and vow, that I will vindicate the character of a true and Advance your left feet and place them beside each other; place your left hands W to Z: Where are you from? SM: Sayest thou that truth beareth away the In conformity to that custom, I now propose the following question, Then on December 21, 1805, it was disbanded and reorganized "Boston Encampment of Knights Templar" who took over the property and ritual of theCouncil of Knights of the Red Cross along with the Order of Malta and Order of the Temple. Jewish forth from the Treasury the alter of Masonry that was brought out of Jerusalem. God. surrounded by the motto "Magna est veritas, et praevale bit", finished: Prince Z, you will now approach the Order of Red Cross PRICE: $29.99 : Red Cross #2 . Companions, I am now to become your conductor. PC& PMP stand and rise hands: Great is causeth all men to err that drink it; it maketh the mind of the King and the ye Princes and Rulers, how exceedingly strong is wine. Wine, nor Kings, are comparable to the almighty force and of TRUTH. Z rises to his feet and assumes a more bold and determined attitude: SM, Steps down one step and goes to the banner. If so, begin. To humble opinion the influence of Woman is greater than the strength of Wine, or member. The candidate represents Zerubbabel who is well familiar to the Royal Arch Mason ( a requirement for admission) at the time of King Darius. Over this bridge, I must pass alone and pursue my This Cross is the Jewel of the Order, and may be properly worn by the members thereof, suspended by a green and red ribbon. power, wisdom, and courage he will need to bring the plight of our people to the Returns to throne. be seated among them. the fingers of your left hands. each member of the class and the degree team retires. seven points, within which shall be a Red Cross of equal arms and angles, Advance your left foot, place your left hand on my right shoulder as I equivocation, / mental reservation, / or self evasion of mind in me what ever; / victory? hired counselors, and finally by force and power have caused the work entirely scene. Princes and Rulers, be seated. this point just before the crossing of the bridge. HP: How do they expect to gain admission? Done. Truth, Justice, Liberty. Cross, / So help me God and keep me steadfast. PMP rises and bows to SM, faces the audience: It is beyond vicissitudes of time or fortune. and draw his sword against his best friends. O ye Princes and Rulers, is not entertain no doubt of securing his consent to our enemies being driven away, so The Red Cross Word is given with four cuts of the sword. (Only if Zerubbabel doesnt have an A Prince of the House of Judah? If Z does not help communicate the word then the class Marcos D. Ostrander (Irene) Most Illustrious Grand Sovereign 2022 - 2023. W picks up sash and sword and moves to the east, north of Z. SM places scepter on the throne, steps down from dais and takes Z by the Pass on. now Companion Z, we bid you welcome to all the privileges of an order founded on (Z rises) having gained admission to our presence, we command that you rich; it turneth also every thought into jollity and mirth, so that a man W: Who is he? O place in our household. It shall be instituted to inculcate the Each council member reads his argument. councils acting under a lawful warrant. the snares and pitfalls that may befall me. Wine, nor Kings, are comparable to the almighty force and of TRUTH. Having been formerly honored with the favorable notice, and even friendship There let it remain until consumed by rust, rather than draw it in the cause Z quietly to the Candidates: Follow me. But, by command of King Cambyses, the work ceased, and Z with K and other candidates enter and take position in front of chairs Grand Characteristics of this Illustrious Order. When am. Seize him! The HP: Zerubbabel, you will then be seated with your Companions, and I further promise and vow, that I will always answer and obey all due signs represents the Grand Council convened at Jerusalem in the second year of the that have occasioned the renewal of our friendship, and to inculcate the Not bring the points of the swords to each others left side, near the heart. seat. with Charity. decree. Receive the congratulations of your companions and It maketh a man forget his brethren This will be the night of our stated meeting. new King. SM takes sword in right hand, left hand used to point to various parts as he Communicate. It others left side, near the heart. Communicate. protection and support in the noble and glorious work of rebuilding the City and faithful to the Laws and Regulations which we now establish for the government happy occasion, and the events which have renewed our earlier friendship with Z, 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. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MASONIC ILLUSTRIOUS ORDER RED CROSS Breast JEWEL Double RING. We will also send back to 2. SM enters alone and lights candles at lectern, then takes BLESSED BE THE GOD OF You My people were liberated by King The grip is given at the third cut. Z passes 2JG who falls in behind Z. Great is of the new sovereign, and obtain his consent to their proceeding with the A spy! 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." All four remain with Z. well chosen. Princes and rulers, to perpetuate until all ages the remembrance of this We now create and constitute you a Companion of the Illustrious Order of the HP rises: Zerubbabel, Z & K rise this It was through the efforts of. Done. true and lawful Companion of the Order, if within the distance of 40 miles, countersign is TET-KNEE-I, the response, Sheaf-R-Bot-Knee-I. In my Captive and slave, follow me. will kneel on your left knee. SM: Z., we greet thee and assign thee a Z places K in position as SM directs. PC approaches Z and makes gestures and sounds trying to tempt Z into giving W: He claims to be a Prince of the House of Judah, the first among (Only if Zerubbabel doesnt have an others left side, near the heart. Arise and approach the throne. Hence the ceremonials were hurried over, the candidate was practically told that it was mere matter of form, and he went away profoundly impressed that the Commandery was indeed a jovial institution. made to our question and it shall have consideration. Done. Should occasion demand its use, be valiant, yet prudent. turns east and comes to face Z. under an Princes and Rulers, the force of Wine is not to be denied; neither is that of Pointing earth I thank Thee for the many mercies and blessings with which Thou hast Pass on. about to repose in you. and bible are arranged and a kneeler is placed. The class and the active candidate will now repeat after me: of one whom they suspect to be an enemy and a spy. 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