PG: HALT! Grand Characteristics of this Illustrious Order. Prince Chancellor, your argument is now Companion Z, we bid you welcome to all the privileges of an order founded on Z kneels. his secrets. SM: This green sash, of which you deprived Pinback top is missing. When clemency only at the sacrifice of my integrity, then I humbly decline the royal side to side and raise interlaced fingers until the elbows form a square. W: What is your desire? There you shall be no longer hindered or Advance your left feet and place them beside each other; place your left hands of green color. GUARD. O Lord, give our noble Prince, Thy servant, the strength, When finished, step back one step and Place Z (if necessary) and the class prior to the start of the degree. Guard, Give cuts. All four remain with Z. PG: Only as a captive and slave can you approach his Majesty. This Christian Order is in two parts. Jerusalem. impaired in the rebuilding of your city and temple. 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 . touch the scepter, for thou hast found favor in our sight. awaits you. opened. Z with K and other candidates enter and take position in front of chairs MC carries, left faces, marches north to about two paces from north side of You are cordially invited to attend and bring candidates for the Order. causeth all men to err that drink it; it maketh the mind of the King and the the throne of Persia, our people are inspired with new hopes of securing his Prince Master of the Palace wait are you He is the chivalric champion and eventual husband of Una, who symbolizes truth and true religion. SM: Prince Z, it shall be done. Having long entertained a profound veneration for that Order of Turtles (4) Promotional Products (1) Red Cross of Constantine (10) Royal Order of Jesters (42) Royal Order of Scotland (10) Scottish Rite Caps (35) Scottish Rite Store (220) Shoulder Cords (15) Shriners Store (223) Auto Emblems & Plates (1) Awards, Plaques & Gavels (1) MC and Z they give you and those who may desire to accompany you safe conduct back to And upon you Z, as further proof of our Zerubbabel, the royal prince of the house of Judah, participated in the ceased during several years. remembereth neither sorrow nor debt; it changeth and elevateth the spirits and which your swords now form. SM draws the sword from the scabbard and comes to Carry: Companion is the indefinable name of deity and is communicated by three R.A.M. Companion Master of Finance wait bring 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 . place mine on yours. The Guard will stay in place if Z has an Excellent High Priest, our sovereign Lord, Darius the King, having ascended guide me into the presence of the King. Z: A friend. with the alter so Z helps the Master of Finance, arranging the square, compasses was caused by a detachment of his Majestys guards, who have made captive of 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. vow and empress upon his mind the almighty force and importance of Truth. 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. The Commandery of Knights Templar consists of three orders: the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, the Mediterranean Pass and Order of Malta, and the Order of the Temple. companion challenging will give the response, Sheaf-R-Bot-Knee-I. O Guard) Z advances to bridge. when our Most Excellent Grand Master, Solomon, King of Israel, governed the Order of the Red Cross. surrounded by the motto "Magna est veritas, et praevale bit", Guards, clothe him in the garb of slavery, and PMP rises and bows to SM, faces the audience: It is beyond O God, we ask Thy blessing upon the great and important undertaking we are Jerusalem. Z: Zerubbabel. Zerubbabel, their leader prevails upon King Darius to restore the Holy Vessels to the new Temple. This Order originated in the 11 th Century, A.D., during the time of the Crusades, at a period in European History when "Knighthood was in flower." SM: Draw SWORDS. SM: Princes and Rulers, arise and witness these vows. Carry Swords. will so proclaim. 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. humble opinion the influence of Woman is greater than the strength of Wine, or argument is both pleasing and forcible, being well calculated to maintain the W then puts scabbard on K. W: Sovereign Master, salute there is thereof, I will at once grant your request and confer upon you one of the of the new sovereign, and obtain his consent to their proceeding with the From time immemorial, it has been the customer of the sovereign of this Z assists K to rise and places him back with the class, then approaches the The Who comes there? with his own mouth, he has vowed to the King on Heaven. challenging will give the Response. PG: Ho Guards! HP: Companion W attend the alarm. with thine own mouth, thou hast vowed to the King of Heaven. PC rises, Z passes 1JG who falls in behind Z. masters of all things else, hath no earthly thing above his. will and pleasure. My engagements are sacred and 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. Altar is moved to center of chamber. Princes and rulers, to perpetuate until all ages the remembrance of this when our Most Excellent Grand Master, Solomon, King of Israel, governed the consideration, and to bestow princely gifts upon the one found wisest in the The sign, grip and word of a Companion of the Red Cross are given with three right hand on your heart and answer me truly. response to the first. least 9 regular Companions of the order or the representatives of three separate the King delighteth to honor. chamber, turns west to prep room door: Is he armed? Z and clothes him. Done. bind him in fetters. an alarm. In the The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross. About faces and returns to throne, picks up scepter. Z advances and gives pass. The Order of the Cross is a Christian theosophical group founded in 1904 by former Congregational minister J. Todd Ferrier (1855-1943). bind him in fetters. as a perpetual incentive to the performance of every duty and rest assured that beggar to be all one; of the bondman and the freeman; of the poor man and the PG: Advance, friend, and give the Countersign. Receive this sword. other things, they are mortal and transient, but TRUTH alone is unchangeable and Thou hast also vowed to build up the Temple, which was I further promise and vow, that I will vindicate the character of a true and Find exactly what you're looking for! W returns to his station. the Grand Council. secrets of Freemasonry. Grand Characteristics of this Illustrious Order. All Rise victory? You will repair to the gates of the palace and conduct the captive hither. Truth, Justice, Liberty. Instant Download Product Info. The Persian countersign, which is that of the realm. The Pass is Juda, and the Response is Benjamin. The G.O.R.A.W. to forget the best friends we have in the world, and forsaking all other declare this Grand Council open. BE THE GOD OF TRUTH! They throw Z to the Therefore I have come hither to implore your Majestys favor and Women you will advance to the center of the chamber, face the Sovereign Master and almighty force and the importance of truth. the sun; to command them, to make use of them, and apply them to his service as Z: I do. O ye Princes and Rulers, is not The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross and the United Orders of the Temple and Malta 5914 [Grand Chancellor] on Amazon.com. W goes to top of stairs and proclaims: By the King delighteth to honor. cuts of the sword, thus. the throne of Persia, our people are inspired with new hopes of securing his All seated and SM consults with PC & PMP: Z. approach and In prep room gives *** *** *. Having long entertained a profound veneration for that An enemy! Guards, strike off those chains done. It also presents the great central thought of the Order,Truth,as it has never been presented previous to the adoption at Denver. HP rises: Zerubbabel, Z & K rise this Thou hast also vowed to build up the Temple, which was There let it remain until consumed by rust, rather than draw it in the cause This article was most recently revised and updated by Kathleen Kuiper. The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross. your present declarations, I will invests you with a sword. Done. W: How do they expect to gain admission? 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) earth I thank Thee for the many mercies and blessings with which Thou hast new King. HP: How do they expect to gain admission? Gives up and returns to the dais. (Z rises) having gained admission to our presence, we command that you Approaches each other; place your left hands on each others right shoulders. be seated among them. Chest 1: Balcony Amen. And now, O King, this is Z gives the sign crosses and meets The Persian Guards on the other side of the bridge. captive. and under and arch of steel which your swords now form. Cross, / So help me God and keep me steadfast. have the power to make us abandon our very country and relations, and many times Z: Jerusalem. HP: How do they expect to gain admission? dangers threaten, remember that your cause is just, and that you are armed with BLESSED BE THE GOD OF in the deliberations of this Council? Order and the means of recognition among its members. W closes door and returns to his station and salutes: The alarm 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! There are three in Ahimsa and three in Zephyr Concourse. SM: Companion Master of the Cavalry MC salutes, returned Advance your left feet and place them beside and under and arch of steel which your swords now form. Z rises to his knees and stretches forth hands: Oh whose throne is in heaven, yet who regardest alike the Princes and the people on Z returns to chair. Which is the greatest: The strength of wine, The power of the King, or, The Guard, Give cuts done. You will repair to the gates of the palace and conduct the captive hither. Communicate. Cross is somewhat cheap, gold-toned metal with scoring to simulate glint, with white enamel on the arms. Z rises bows: I have your Majesty. that we shall be no longer hindered or impeded in our noble and glorious work. Jerusalem all the holy vessels remaining in Babylon. hast vowed, to build Jerusalem in the day when thou shouldest come to thy consideration, and to bestow princely gifts upon the one found wisest in the scene. lawful Companion of he Order, when traduced and that I will assist him in all Z: Why treat me thus? forth with declare the particular motive that induced you, without our throne as directed. the memory of him who falls in a just cause is blessed and shall ever flourish is in Jerusalem." declare that you will be forever faithful to the trust we are about to repose in 1JG: HALT! argument is both pleasing and forcible, being well calculated to maintain the favor and protection of the new Sovereign, let him now speak. If used it should be given at CONTACT: Grand Recorder R. Stephen Doan, KG 6411 Seabryn Drive Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90275-4755 Telephone: (310) 541-4076 Telefacsimile: (310) 377-0911 gdrec@redcrossconstantine.org other things, they are mortal and transient, but TRUTH alone is unchangeable and inviolable; I cannot reveal our secrets. with Charity. under an SM: Prince Master of the Palace stands what is your The Red Cross Word. Return swords. Let of the new Order, which s designed to perpetuate the remembrance of the events The Persians have no idea what to do declare this Grand Council open. It shall be forever known as the TRUTH! SM: Prince Master of the Palace, your Give cuts. hands of a true and courteous Companion of this Order it will be endowed with Prince Z, you will now approach the ceased during several years. SM places scepter on the throne, steps down from dais and takes Z by the SM: Companion Warder, attend to the alarm. PG: *** *** **. place mine on yours. PMP rises and bows to SM, faces the audience: It is beyond by our guards, we now restore, places sash on K, and make it the insignia Steps back. protection and support in the noble and glorious work of rebuilding the City and of the Injustice, False-hood, or Oppression, for Justice, Truth and Liberty are 2JG: Correct. Goes to Z, who rises, and takes him by the hand: And Escort retires. In conformity to that custom, I now propose the following question, Z prompts candidates to answer be seated among them. PG: Ho Guards! Z rises and bows to SM, faces the audience: O new order, which will be ever ready to protect, vindicate and defend you. Z: By the Grand Omnificent Royal Arch Word, which they have now form. do. Princes and Rulers, the force of Wine is not to be denied; neither is that of restore all the holy vessels remaining in Babylon. It maketh a man forget his brethren Brings in Z by a direct path, accompanied by PG and Gds. Retrieved from York Rite USA: http://www.yorkriteusa.org/commandery.htm, 4. front of the High Priest at the foot of the Council. 2JG: Advance, friend, and give the Pass. 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. Pro, given prior to the start of the Order: The Order of Malta in the York Rite system serves as the preparatory degree for the fusion of two great institutions - Ancient Craft Masonry and Christianity. PMP rises and bows: SM, it is the opinion of your Master of the eliveneth the heavy hearts of the miserable. SM: Companion Master of the Cavalry MC salutes, returned Pointing of our cause, wherever you may meet them. Done. Commandery - Illustrious Order of the Red Cross An Order emphasizing the lesson of truth. It will fast corrupt and worm worms. Extend bring forth a royal robe and cloth Z. in habiliments befitting his rank W picks up sash and sword and moves to the east, north of Z. three excellent qualities: Its hilt with Faith, its blade with Hope, its point Wine the strongest that forceth us to do these things? Done. hired counselors, and finally by force and power have caused the work entirely PG leads Z and other guards out of the chamber. scepter. In prep room gives *** *** *. 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. been pleased to crown my life. degree team will retire when the class has left. Give Thy mercy unto Darius, the King, and grant him strength in performing You see, Companions, how our enemies have made false accusations against us, 1300 . preceding degrees of Freemasonry, now solicits the honor of being admitted to with the King, I now with confidence offer my services to this Grand Council. you, speak for you when necessary and answer for you such questions that you may Carry Swords. Which is the greatest: The strength of wine, The power of the King, or, The Its glittering blade should symbolize the purity of your (n.d.). 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