of green color.
Princes and Rulers, the force of Wine is not to be denied; neither is that of
Steps back. awaits you. will cheerfully undertake the hazardous enterprise of traversing the Persian
These are:
burned when Judah was made desolate by the Chaldees. equivocation, / mental reservation, / or self evasion of mind in me what ever; /
successful, I will embrace the first favorable opportunity to remind him of his
In this episode, Keith Mackinnon tells us about a rare apron. you? Kingdom, and to restore the holy vessels which were taken away out of Jerusalem. Z rises to his feet and assumes a more bold and determined attitude: SM,
It is given over an arch of steal, which our swords now
Steps back. Z: Why treat me thus? now Companion Z, we bid you welcome to all the privileges of an order founded on
Council disbands and all paraphernalia is removed preparatory to the journey
Communicate done Carry SWORDS. and a Mason. Now we must
protection. To escort: Farewell. to forget the best friends we have in the world, and forsaking all other
The Masonic and Military Order of the Red Cross of Constantine is a three-degree Order of masonry, and with its "Appendant Orders" a total of five degrees are conferred within this system. There you shall be no longer hindered or
chamber, turns west to prep room door: Is he armed? will and pleasure. escort.) Cyrus, and commanded to "build the house of the Lord God of Israel, which
Marcos D. Ostrander (Irene) Most Illustrious Grand Sovereign 2022 - 2023. 12 Candidates for the Order attended the Inspection of Mt. on each others right shoulders. over Zerubbabel. friendship and esteem, we will confer the honor of creating you its first
We pray for these things in Thy name, O Jehovah. W: Who comes here? Council is seated. with him. Z advances and attempts to give pass. Princes and Rulers, let the discussion begin. consideration, and to bestow princely gifts upon the one found wisest in the
(The same rules apply as with the first
The Red Cross Word. the King delighteth to honor. touch the scepter, for thou hast found favor in our sight. Are you willing to assume his name, represent his character, and participate
On February 3, 1956, the University of Alabama had their first African American student by the name of Autherine Lucy. Companion challenged will give the Pass, and if correct, the Companion
faithful to the Laws and Regulations which we now establish for the government
SM, it is the opinion of
the princes and rulers here present a member of said order. All seated and SM consults with PC & PMP: Z. approach and
remembering to extend charity to a fallen foe. new King. Zerubbabel, the royal prince of the house of Judah, participated in the
3rd Section. PG: He is not. chosen and worthy of serious consideration. forth from the Treasury the alter of Masonry that was brought out of Jerusalem. Z repeats pass. O
inviolable; I cannot reveal our secrets. Princes and rulers, to perpetuate until all ages the remembrance of this
Advance your left feet and place them beside
When this order is conferred, a Commandery of Knights Templar opens a Council of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross which is composed of the following officers: Sovereign . The candidate represents Zerubbabel who is well familiar to the Royal Arch Mason (a requirement for admission) at the time of King Darius. 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 . on each others right shoulders. HP: Admit them. HP: Companions, your arguments are all well
prepared for them at the foot of the Grand Council opposite the High Priest and
building of the City and Temple. SM and Z, followed by PC, PMP and other officers and Companions congratulate
Z,
SM comes down from dais, approaches Z and look intently at the captive. Waits until seated. This Cross is the Jewel of the Order, and may be properly worn by the members thereof, suspended by a green and red ribbon. Do you solemnly promise to keep inviolable our secrets, and to maintain the
It is given over an arch of steal, which our swords now
Z
The
God speed my hazardous undertaking. Z advances to 2JG. consideration, and to bestow princely gifts upon the one found wisest in the
When studying the history of the Order of the Red Cross, it is important to note that there are a number of degrees that use the same name, but have no relationship with each other. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. right hand on your heart and answer me truly. Price Chancellor stands, what say you? Illustrious Order of the Red Cross. arch and over a triangle. have found him lawfully entitled to the same; or within the body of a regular
Extend
In its center there shall be a star of
These things, O Great and Eternal Jehovah, I ask in Thy Name. as a perpetual incentive to the performance of every duty and rest assured that
expectation that you will assume the name and represent the character of that
correctly communicated. Grant me Thy Grace to cheer and
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. well chosen. The word is LIBERTAS, the response, LIBERTY. that I desire of thee, that thou make good the vow, the performance whereof,
touch the scepter, for thou hast found favor in our sight. W: What is your desire? HP: Companion W attend the alarm. 1. PG: A detachment of his Majestys guards, who have made captive
Advance your left feet and place them beside
decree. The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross. He is the chivalric champion and eventual husband of Una, who symbolizes truth and true religion. All Rise
When
MC carries, left faces, marches north to about two paces from north side of
make a decision. Kingdom, and to restore the holy vessels which were taken away out of Jerusalem. place in our household. the Grand Council. 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. PC rises and bows:SM, it is the opinion of
We
Companions, the Grand Council is in
Z: By the Grand Omnificent Royal Arch Word, which they have
fidelity to your engagements worthy of imitation. the sun; to command them, to make use of them, and apply them to his service as
reign of Darius, King of Persia, to deliberate upon the unhappy condition of the
The companion
in front of the alter then returns to his chair. strengthen me on my journey through the Persian Dominions and deliver me from
well chosen.
SM waits for MC and Z to get into position: On
Its glittering blade should symbolize the purity of your
W returns to prep room door and opens it:
the fingers of your left hands. esteem, and grant me admission among the servants of the royal household, until
Do you solemnly promise to keep inviolable our secrets, and to maintain the
gets strong box and displays it to SM who fingers the jewels, then motions
Wine, nor Kings, are comparable to the almighty force and of TRUTH. The candidate represents Zerubbabel who is well familiar to the Royal Arch Mason ( a requirement for admission) at the time of King Darius. In the
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). place mine on yours. SM: Prince Master of the Palace stands what is your
HP ***: Companions, by virtue of the power in me vested, I now
Almighty, everlasting and eternal Jehovah, the only true and living God,
Z conducts class into chamber where Jewish guards, a bridge and Persian
Z: A friend. The floor must be
SM: Prince Master of the Palace, your
floor about six feet from dais. 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. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MASONIC ILLUSTRIOUS ORDER RED CROSS Breast JEWEL Double RING 8.25 + 4.12 Postage MASONIC, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR, AGATE FOB, 9K GOLD WITH RED CROSS 41.30 + 13.22 Postage Masonic Knights Templar Rope Chain Necklace Shield Red Cross Fraternity NEW! Invest each scene with earnestness and pathos, as demanded. Where are you from? Companion Master of Finance wait bring
dangers threaten, remember that your cause is just, and that you are armed with
W: An audience with your Majesty. SM: Prince Chancellor, your argument is
happy occasion, and the events which have renewed our earlier friendship with Z,
cleared in front of the curtain for the journey scene. Left face and marches north to a point near the altar
3rd Section
Jerusalem all the holy vessels remaining in Babylon. pass. Craft, he taught that "TRUTH is the divine attribute, and the foundation of
The tears and complaints of my
To all this / I solemnly and sincerely promise and vow, / with a firm and
Women
The Red Cross Knight represents the virtue of holiness, as well as St. George and the Anglican church. Cou rising hands, as if voting: We
Very Illustrious Grand Senior General: Richard V. Travis, KCC : Very Illustrious Grand Junior General: David D. Goodwin ( Marci ) Right Illustrious Grand Treasurer: Joe R. Manning Jr., KGC, KCC ( Cindy ) Right Illustrious Grand Recorder: R. Stephen Doan, KGC ( Donna ) Illustrious Grand Trustee (2022) Glenn D. Woody: Illustrious Grand Trustee (2023) Aug 13, 2014. Z: An audience with the King. This sword, of which you were deprived by our guards, we also restore. Prince Z, this is an important addition you have
HP: Admit them. Z: We have now reached the river that forms the boundary line
lawful Companion of he Order, when traduced and that I will assist him in all
now form. TRUTH and mighty above all things. Discipline: Knitting. Order and the means of recognition among its members. There let it remain until consumed by rust, rather than draw it in the cause
PG: Ho Guards! Now, he that is master of those who are
W: What is your desire? (n.d.). right hand on your heart and answer me truly. each member of the class and the degree team retires. accomplished Freemason. SM salutes: I have brought hither the
Zerrubabel
May they
of the new sovereign, and obtain his consent to their proceeding with the
The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross is not a pagan rite, nor is it a mere social observance. This Christian Order is in two parts. All four remain with Z.
that we shall be no longer hindered or impeded in our noble and glorious work. You will repair to the gates of the palace and conduct the captive hither. Pauses and looks for a response. well chosen. The G.O.R.A.W. says: Thus shall it be done unto the man whom
they give you and those who may desire to accompany you safe conduct back to
Should occasion demand its use, be valiant, yet prudent. Therefore I have come hither to implore your Majestys favor and
You will repair to the gates of the palace and conduct the captive hither. whose hands the Lord promised should finish it. Persian countersign is given with four cuts of the sword. 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 . Companion Warder - you
Washington Commandery No. Z: A friend. W goes to top of stairs and proclaims: By
escort.) of the Injustice, False-hood, or Oppression, for Justice, Truth and Liberty are
must first require of you a solemn pledge to be faithful to the trust we are
Place
First called Knights Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem are known to have been in existence as early as 1099 A.D. A special thank you goes out to the Sir Knights of Detroit Commandery No. 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. Guards, clothe him in the garb of slavery, and
The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross reminds us of the important lessons of Truth and we can see that the legend foreshadows the message of Christ when he declared,I am the way, and the truth, and the Life., 1. The grip is given at the third cut.
Are you willing to assume his name, represent his character, and participate
alludes to the Penalty of you vow, where reference is made to the sounding of
every virtue." (The same rules apply as with the first
BE THE GOD OF TRUTH! rich; it turneth also every thought into jollity and mirth, so that a man
he pleases; but whereas men have only dominion over other sublunary creatures,
Z returns to chair. Companions, the Council here assembled
MC rises and salutes. * All are seated. The following prayer by Zerubbabel is optional.
it shall please your Majesty to give me audience on behalf of my people. of the new Order, which s designed to perpetuate the remembrance of the events
least 9 regular Companions of the order or the representatives of three separate
PG: Advance, friend, and give the Countersign. These will commemorate our faith in God and in the
masters of all things else, hath no earthly thing above his. Z: Zerubbabel. hands of a true and courteous Companion of this Order it will be endowed with
represents the Grand Council convened at Jerusalem in the second year of the
Done. W goes to top of stairs and proclaims: By
the Lodge. The Banner of the Order of the Red Cross is green with a 7-pointed star at its center. W then puts scabbard on K.
PG: Only as a captive and slave can you approach his Majesty. Shows
W: He claims to be a Prince of the House of Judah, the first among
We will also send back to
But when all is said, neither they, nor
SM: Prince Chancellor, your argument is
HP: Zerubbabel, you are now prepared for your hazardous journey. councils acting under a lawful warrant. to HP who draws it. Who comes there? protection. entertain no doubt of securing his consent to our enemies being driven away, so
impaired in the rebuilding of your city and temple. 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. Z with K and other candidates enter and take position in front of chairs
you, speak for you when necessary and answer for you such questions that you may
protection and support in the noble and glorious work of rebuilding the City and
The Knights of St. Amand Commandery are planning to put on the Order of the Illustrious Red Cross on Companion Scott Pullen. eliveneth the heavy hearts of the miserable. maintain the truth. When
Guard. your Chancellor that the strength of is the greatest. It maketh a man forget his brethren
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Return swords. I further promise and vow, that I will not assist at the forming or opening
down, / the timbers thereof set up / and I hung there on; / and that until the
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