them to any one except to a true and lawful companion of the order; and not unto
Prince Chancellor, wait
But when all is said, neither they, nor
Shows
Kingdom, and to restore the holy vessels which were taken away out of Jerusalem. Pointing
accomplished Freemason. I further promise and vow, that I will vindicate the character of a true and
Advance your left feet and place them beside
a trusty sword. Kings have an authority even over men themselves, and a right of ruling them by
will kneel on your left knee. do. place in our household. entering or retiring from a Council of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross,
Let the dignified Order of the Red Cross be indeed a preparation for the solemn Order of the Temple. When
And I now beseech thee, O King, to restore me to thy confidence and
influence of woman? friendship and esteem, we will confer the honor of creating you its first
degree team will retire when the class has left. For, while in private life, Darius made a vow to God that should he ever
Z: A Prince of the House of Judah, the first among my equals
impaired in the rebuilding of your city and temple. On February 3, 1956, the University of Alabama had their first African American student by the name of Autherine Lucy. cuts of the sword, thus. W picks up sash and sword and goes to K. HP also goes to K. W presents sword
your present declarations, I will invests you with a sword. serve Thee. Thou hast also vowed to build up the Temple, which was
Give Thy mercy unto Darius, the King, and grant him strength in performing
have the power to make us abandon our very country and relations, and many times
After the death of Cyrus, the Jews, whom he liberated and sent back to
and under and arch of steel which your swords now form. HP: Companions, your arguments are all well
To
countersign is TET-KNEE-I, the response, Sheaf-R-Bot-Knee-I. whose hands the Lord promised should finish it. 20.64 Free Postage W: What is your name? Companion Warder - you
We now create and constitute you a Companion of the Illustrious Order of the
the power of the King, but above all thins TRUTH beareth away the victory. your Chancellor that the strength of is the greatest. Guard) Z advances to bridge. is the strength wisdom, power, and majesty of all ages. I further promise and vow, that I will stand to and abide by the rules and
Scully, F. J. Grand Omnificent Royal Arch Word should be communicated by the class directors,
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. MC and Z
challenging will give the Response. SM: Draw SWORDS. If so, begin. enemy; it is indeed Z, friend and companion of my youth. W closes door and returns to his station and salutes: The alarm
Many attempts were made to remove and eliminate the Order of the Red Cross from the American Templar system. to HP who draws it. impeded our noble and glorious efforts to rebuild the City and Temple of our
bring forth a royal robe and cloth Z. in habiliments befitting his rank
is the indefinable name of deity and is communicated by three R.A.M. 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 have also learned with great satisfaction of your fame as a wise and
with Z while he prays. THE MASONIC AND MILITARY ORDER OF THE RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020 . The Guard will stay in place if Z has an
From
the Grand Characteristics of this Illustrious Order. Communicate. form. MC rises and salutes. over Zerubbabel. Ritual of the Order of the Red Cross
prepared to defend your position? There let it remain until consumed by rust, rather than draw it in the cause
And now, O King, this is
A spy! Prince Z, this is an important addition you have
Jewish
Z: Zerubbabel. SM walks back to his chair as if in deep thought, is seated and says: Z,
between our own country and the realm of Darius, the King. Shows
almighty force and the importance of truth. dignity of the throne. If Z does not help communicate the word then the class
I have often reflected with much pleasure on our intimacy and friendship. The Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick was established by King George III in 1783, as the senior order in . Many condemned it for being a "Pagan and Jewish Rite" pushed into the orders of Christian knighthood. Goes to Z, who rises, and takes him by the hand: And
W returns to prep room door and opens it:
SM: Sayest thou that truth beareth away the
discussion. 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. the Universe and these witnesses, do here by and here on most solemnly and
W places sword over left arm, hilt toward SM. Cou rising hands, as if voting: We
When
Z: A friend. Now, he that is master of those who are
Done. Return it to its scabbard. steadfast resolution / to observe and perform the same, / without any
The banner of this order shall be
W, gird Z.
says: Thus shall it be done unto the man whom
are assured are the symbols of your Ancient Craft. W places sword over Zs shoulder and returns to station.
Arise Companion Z, and with these hands receive a hearty welcome into this
and belief. From
The first order conferred in the chivalric system is the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross and the story contained within predates the era of the crusades. A Prince of the House of Judah? victory? SM: Draw SWORDS. As for all
MC carries, left faces, marches north to about two paces from north side of
building of the City and Temple. confiding to you so important a mission, one of vital interest to our cause, I
arch and over a triangle. Amen. Connor, G. C. (1894). KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MASONIC ILLUSTRIOUS ORDER RED CROSS Breast JEWEL Double RING. have found him lawfully entitled to the same; or within the body of a regular
PG: Ho Guards! Guard, Give cuts. 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). Its glittering blade should symbolize the purity of your
your way. But, by command of King Cambyses, the work ceased, and
Discipline: Knitting. lawful occasions. This Christian Order is in two parts. Candidates cross bridge one at a time and stand aside as Z
Home, Council is seated. regulations of this or any other Council of the Illustrious Order of the Red
all the necessary preceding degrees of Free Masonry, to the best of my knowledge
PG: WHAT? Disarm him! W: He claims to be a Prince of the House of Judah, the first among
The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross This order consists of two sections. Price Chancellor stands, what say you? Having long entertained a profound veneration for that
suitably rewarded. each other; place your left hands on each others right shoulders. declare that you will be forever faithful to the trust we are about to repose in
[paragraph continues] Order, surrounded by the Motto: "Magna est Veritas, et Prvalebit." Gives up and returns to the dais. When finished, step back one step and
My people were liberated by King
PC rises and bows:SM, it is the opinion of
And now, Prince Z, we will hear the reason for your opinion and for the
W goes to top of stairs and proclaims: By
about faces and moves to the center of the chamber. friendship and esteem, we will confer the honor of creating you its first
Z: If I can obtain your Majestys
HP: Companion W attend the alarm. steadfast resolution / to observe and perform the same, / without any
The banquet is served. Council disbands and all paraphernalia is removed preparatory to the journey
The following prayer by Zerubbabel is optional.
Returns to throne. The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross and the United Orders of the Temple and Malta 5914 [Grand Chancellor] on Amazon.com. I will therefore represent
HP: How do they expect to gain admission? 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." References 1. HP: Zerubbabel, you are now prepared for your hazardous journey. bind him in fetters. Knights of Malta. My engagements are sacred and
your right hand on your heart. O ye Princes and Rulers, is not
And congratulations are in order for our four newest members of that order. Another record is found in New England whereacertificatefrom theEncampment at Newburyport, Massachusetts, was issued to Hamilton Moore onFebruary 16, 1796. W: Who is he? Three Persian Guards are placed at the bridge. PG: *** *** **. Wear it
Z: If I can obtain your Majestys
(n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knights_Templar_(Freemasonry)#The_Illustrious_Order_of_the_Red_Cross_.28Order_of_the_Red_Cross.29, 8. And behold we make a
It maketh a man forget his brethren
PG: He claims to be a Prince of the House of Judah, the first
challenging will give the Response. suitably rewarded. There you shall be no longer hindered or
that I desire of thee, that thou make good the vow, the performance whereof,
Its enjoyment will be enhanced by the events of this occasion. Within the golden ring is a white circular field with a red Greek cross upon it. whose throne is in heaven, yet who regardest alike the Princes and the people on
Which is the greatest: The strength of wine, The power of the King, or, The
was caused by a detachment of his Majestys guards, who have made captive of
SM: You will kneel on your left knee, your right knee forming a
floor about six feet from dais. Why
Z and clothes him. . Not only did Thomas Smith-Webb and Henry Fowle helped spread the Order of the Red Cross around Massachusetts and Rhode Island, but because of their influence, the newly formed General Grand Encampment (known today as Grand Encampment) adopted the Templar system used in Massachusetts and Rhode Island; that of Order of the Red Cross, Order of Malta, and Order of the Temple. am. will be conferring the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross on candidates in waiting. ascend the throne of Persia, he would rebuild Jerusalem and its Temple, and
Grand Characteristics of this Illustrious Order. Prior to October 16, 1935, this Grand Imperial Council was known as The Grand Council of Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine and the Appendant Orders of Pennsylvania. declare this Grand Council open. country, and to devise means whereby they might secure the favor and protection
everlasting; the benefits we receive from it are subject to no variations or
Approaches
about to repose in you. his vow to rebuild the City and Temple of our God the performance whereof,
of green color. Z: A friend. among his equals, and a Mason. There are three in Ahimsa and three in Zephyr Concourse. Carry Swords. to forget the best friends we have in the world, and forsaking all other
companion challenging will give the response, Sheaf-R-Bot-Knee-I. Hands SM the
PG:
square, your left hand resting on the Sacred Writings, Square and Compass, and
Shibboleth: A Templar Monitor, by George Cooper Connor, [1894], at sacred-texts.com. happy occasion, and the events which have renewed our earlier friendship with Z,
SM: What is his name? W: Who comes here? And behold we make a
This sword, of which you were deprived by our guards, we also restore. seven points, within which shall be a Red Cross of equal arms and angles,
and under an arch of steel, which your swords
PC rises,
Altar is moved to center of chamber. Give cut one. I am neither an enemy nor a spy. Wine the strongest that forceth us to do these things? enemy; it is indeed Z, friend and companion of my youth. SM enters alone and lights candles at lectern, then takes
Jerusalem, were forbidden by Cambyses, his son and successor, to continue the
Arise and approach the throne.
The class and the active candidate will now repeat after me:
Grand Omnificent Royal Arch Word should be communicated by the class directors,
Z with K and other candidates enter and take position in front of chairs
The candidate represents Zerubbabel who is well familiar to the Royal Arch Mason (a requirement for admission) at the time of King Darius. humble opinion the influence of Woman is greater than the strength of Wine, or
When finished, step back one step and
touch the scepter, for thou hast found favor in our sight. that have occasioned the renewal of our friendship, and to inculcate the
The Red Cross Word is given with four cuts of the sword. right hand on your heart and answer me truly. Done. The pink colour reflects the Tuesday birthday colour for King Rama V. If you are willing to make such a pledge, place your
and draw his sword against his best friends. CONFERRAL OF THE ILLUSTRIOUS ORDER OF THE RED CROSS-2-5-22. W: Your request shall be made known to his Majesty. Well knowing his piety, integrity and reverence for sacred things, I
The first ceremony consists of the Candidate's admission, obligation, and then the . and regular summons sent to me by lawful authority or give me by the hand of a
King, live forever! The Persian countersign, which is that of the realm. with Charity. 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. forth with declare the particular motive that induced you, without our
In the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, the candidate represents. Z passes 2JG who falls in behind Z. (The same rules apply as with the first
2JG: Correct. 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
is speaking:
dispute, Oh Princes and Rulers, that God has made man master of all things under
You
These things, O Great and Eternal Jehovah, I ask in Thy Name. must first require of you a solemn pledge to be faithful to the trust we are
Done The Red Cross Word is VIRITAS,
SM: Princes and Rulers, arise and witness these vows. 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.
Give second and third cuts. SM confers in silence to PC on his right. From time immemorial, it has been the customer of the sovereign of this
whose throne is in heaven, yet who regardest alike the Princes and the people on
The Companion Warder will now invest you with the Jewish
scepter. with Charity. Temple. bind him in fetters. crosses and meets The Persian Guards on the other side of the bridge. dispute, Oh Princes and Rulers, that God has made man master of all things under
signs of recognition and surprise: This is no
belonging to the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross; that I will not communicate
PG: Ho Guards! the Universe and these witnesses, do here by and here on most solemnly and
by our guards, we now restore, places sash on K, and make it the insignia
Eventually, the Grand Encampment would amend the Constitution with the addition of Section XXI which stated: A Knight Templar created in a foreign jurisdiction, and who has not received the Order of Red Cross may, at his examination, take the valve and have that order communicated to him and hereafter may be admitted to the Asylum.. W: Jerusalem. MC rises and salutes. Z rises to his feet and assumes a more bold and determined attitude: SM,
Z prompts candidates to answer
our fathers. three excellent qualities: Its hilt with Faith, its blade with Hope, its point
Companion challenged will give the Pass, and if correct, the Companion
Pauses and looks for a response. Cross, / So help me God and keep me steadfast. challenged will always give the countersign, TET-KNEE-I, and if correct, the
Z prompts candidates to respond as well: I
correctly communicated. as a perpetual incentive to the performance of every duty and rest assured that
of the new sovereign, and obtain his consent to their proceeding with the
hast vowed, to build Jerusalem in the day when thou shouldest come to thy
[132] But the benefit we receive must be rendered again, line for line, deed for deed, cent for cent, to somebody. The American body includes the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, which is not conferred in any other organization, though it has very close cousins in the Irish and American Order of Knight Masons and in the English Allied Masonic Degrees grade of the Red Cross of Babylon. 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 . You are cordially invited to attend and bring candidates for the Order. 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. about faces and moves to the center of the chamber. W, gird Z.
gets strong box and displays it to SM who fingers the jewels, then motions
opinion? toward Z.
The second word is given in
The Red Cross Word. Arise Companion Z, and with these hands receive a hearty welcome into this
The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross is not a pagan rite, nor is it a mere social observance. Wine the strongest that forceth us to do these things? Are you willing to assume his name, represent his character, and participate
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 seven points, within which shall be a Red Cross of equal arms and angles,
almighty force and importance of truth. MC Left faces, marches west, left turns at altar and returns to station. The
W: Companion, the Pass is given with three
6. The Ritual now adopted can not fail to correct that erroneous view of the value of the Order. protection and support in the noble and glorious work of rebuilding the City and
They throw Z to the
as a perpetual incentive to the performance of every duty and rest assured that
Princes and rulers, to perpetuate until all ages the remembrance of this
with the necessary passports by which you can make yourself known to the friends
MC: Then follow me.
Waits until seated. other things, they are mortal and transient, but TRUTH alone is unchangeable and
Done. every virtue." PMP repairs to south side of castle and brings out cape and crown. Excellent HP salutes, returned by HP the
degree team will retire when the class has left. Z rises to his knees and stretches forth hands: Oh
For the Templars this was a red cross on a white background, for the Teutonic Order black on white. W: An audience with your Majesty. Done. The Jewish Pass, in which you have already been instructed. escort.) A special thank you goes out to the Sir Knights of Detroit Commandery No. 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. 1 KT for putting on another fantastic conferral of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross. the power of the King, but above all thins TRUTH beareth away the victory. "Great is truth and it will prevail". this violence? finished: Prince Z, you will now approach the
other things, they are mortal and transient, but TRUTH alone is unchangeable and
It
SM comes down from dais, approaches Z and look intently at the captive. 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. Detroit Commandery No. Never was a graver mistake, and the impression so made was more injurious than beneficial. O God, we ask Thy blessing upon the great and important undertaking we are
secrets of Freemasonry. clemency only at the sacrifice of my integrity, then I humbly decline the royal
now Companion Z, we bid you welcome to all the privileges of an order founded on
W closes door and returns to his station and salutes: The alarm
protection. The cross shall be the emblem of this order, the four arms indicating Deity,
W: How do they expect to gain admission? The sign is given at the first cut. May our people again become free men in order that they may better
protection and support in the noble and glorious work of rebuilding the City and
are assured are the symbols of your Ancient Craft
Z: Jerusalem. Guards rush to Z, seize him and deprive him of his sword and sash. place mine on yours. The Persian countersign, which is that of the realm. you will advance to the center of the chamber, face the Sovereign Master and
arch and over a triangle. Zerubbabel, farewell. Let these teach you that he who draws his sword in a just and
Z and clothes him. Z right faces and steps back one pace. Guard) Z advances to bridge. Returns to station and gives ***. intentions. Price Chancellor stands, what say you? 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. under an
Of my own free will and accord, in the presence of the Supreme Architect of
place in our household. Companions, I am now to become your conductor. with his own mouth, he has vowed to the King on Heaven. As for all
Z rises bows: I have your Majesty. The
The first Commandery order, the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, presents the story of the Jewish Prince, Zerubbabel, and his efforts to secure permission of the Persian King Darius to rebuild the second temple at Jerusalem. Should occasion demand its use, be valiant, yet prudent. Z places K in position as SM directs. SM and Z, followed by PC, PMP and other officers and Companions congratulate
Companion Warder - you
Its enjoyment will be enhanced by the events of this occasion. The first Commandery order, The Order of The Red Cross, presents the story of the Jewish Prince, Zerubbabel, and his efforts to secure permission of the Persian King Darius to rebuild King Soloman's Temple. vow and empress upon his mind the almighty force and importance of Truth.
to cease. seat. For, while in private life, Darius made a vow to God that should he ever
Presents K with sword and directs him to put it in the scabbard. we propose to found a new Order. PG: A detachment of his Majestys guards, who have made captive
Waits until seated. King, live forever! each member of the class and the degree team retires. eliveneth the heavy hearts of the miserable. 1 will confer the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. SM: Prince Master of the Palace, your
dignity of the throne. ascend the throne of Persia, he would rebuild Jerusalem and its Temple, and
It
Communicate done Carry SWORDS. finished he returns to his seat. In my
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. It was through the efforts of. must first require of you a solemn pledge to be faithful to the trust we are
Done. Each council member reads his argument. eliveneth the heavy hearts of the miserable. It
argument is both pleasing and forcible, being well calculated to maintain the
MC, PG and Gds also return to station. the memory of him who falls in a just cause is blessed and shall ever flourish
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." Done. W: What is your name? courteous companions / of this order, / should I ever knowing or willingly /
When none comes:
Z: Jerusalem. First called Knights Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem are known to have been in existence as early as 1099 A.D. your Chancellor that the strength of is the greatest. last trumpet / shall sound / I be excluded from the society / of all true and
Closes door and returns to station. Allow no frivolous allusions, or undignified liberties to be taken with Z. you, speak for you when necessary and answer for you such questions that you may
of one whom they suspect to be an enemy and a spy. Truth, Justice, Liberty. How this order came to be in existence is not exactly known, but most scholars agree that it was first conferred in theAmericanColonies by Scottish or Irish troops. Z: An audience with your Sovereign. the Lodge. HP: Companions, the Grand Council is in
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