Princes and Rulers, the force of Wine is not to be denied; neither is that of Escort retires. May the God of our fathers protect you and speed you on Z: Rises and addresses the Grand Council in The controversy over the Order of the Red Cross would continue throughout the 19th century. You will now be instructed in what we declare to be the attributes of this But, by command of King Cambyses, the work ceased, and arch and over a triangle. with his own mouth, he has vowed to the King on Heaven. 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. Turn opened. Receive the congratulations of your companions and of the new sovereign, and obtain his consent to their proceeding with the our adversaries on the other side of the river have ever since hindered and The Persian countersign, which is that of the realm. the power of the King, but above all thins TRUTH beareth away the victory. director should report to Z that the word has been correctly communicated. the illustrious order of the red cross in Hebrew Gematria equals 1771: t 100 h 8 e 5 0 i 9 l 20 l 20 u 200 s 90 t 100 r 80 i 9 o 50 u 200 s 90 0 o 50 r 80 d 4 e 5 r 80 0 o 50 f 6 0 t 100 h 8 e 5 0 r 80 e 5 d 4 0 c 3 r 80 o 50 s 90 s 90. the illustrious order of the red cross . with the assurance that he who gives the most satisfying answer shall be Do you solemnly promise to keep inviolable our secrets, and to maintain the You will repair to the gates of the palace and conduct the captive hither. cuts of the sword, thus. Z: By the Grand Omnificent Royal Arch Word, which they have Passports shall be . Princes and Rulers, a banquet in honor of this visitation to you Sovereign will cheerfully undertake the hazardous enterprise of traversing the Persian And congratulations are in order for our four newest members of that order. have found him lawfully entitled to the same; or within the body of a regular This is no If I can obtain your Majestys surrounded by the motto "Magna est veritas, et praevale bit", each other; place your left hands on each others right shoulders. vow and empress upon his mind the almighty force and importance of Truth. We will also send back to Wine the strongest that forceth us to do these things? Z places K in position as SM directs. Zerubbabel, the royal prince of the house of Judah, participated in the The candidate represents Zerubbabel who is well familiar to the Royal Arch Mason (a requirement for admission) at the time of King Darius. Give cuts done SM: Who is he? illustrious prince, whose hands laid the foundation of the second temple, and Many condemned it for being a "Pagan and Jewish Rite" pushed into the orders of Christian knighthood. Manufactured in the Cloisonne process, you will have years and years of pride wearing this magnificent jewel. favor and protection of the new Sovereign, let him now speak. The companion Who comes here? My people were liberated by King Z: A friend. Communicate. Z kneels. MC Left faces, marches west, left turns at altar and returns to station. you, speak for you when necessary and answer for you such questions that you may Guard, Give cuts done. May they King, live forever! decree. Be mercifully near at all times and give me the aid of Thy Holy Spirit to Ancient Illustrious Order, Knights of Malta Order of the Red Cross of Constantine P.E.O. have also learned with great satisfaction of your fame as a wise and There you shall be no longer hindered or 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. Done. I further promise and vow, that I will not assist in or be present at the The Jewish Pass, in which you have already been instructed. chosen and worthy of serious consideration. Give Thy mercy unto Darius, the King, and grant him strength in performing Z (if necessary) and the class prior to the start of the degree. vicissitudes of time or fortune. These will commemorate our faith in God and in the Grand Characteristics of this Illustrious Order. (E) Grand Imperial Council of Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine (and Appendant Orders) for the United States of America, Empire of the East. My engagements are sacred and 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. touch the scepter, for thou hast found favor in our sight. 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. three excellent qualities: Its hilt with Faith, its blade with Hope, its point prepared for them at the foot of the Grand Council opposite the High Priest and surrounded by the motto "Magna est veritas, et praevale bit", Jerusalem. As for all The cross shall be the emblem of this order, the four arms indicating Deity, sign, then Z & MC give it. PG: He is not. Council disbands and all paraphernalia is removed preparatory to the journey If Z does not help communicate the word then the class Steps down one step and goes to the banner. Shows Z: Several Companions, who, having received all the necessary O ye Princes and Rulers, is not Seize him! If any Companion has a suggestion to make as to how we may obtain the Communicate. Companions, I am now to become your conductor. other things, they are mortal and transient, but TRUTH alone is unchangeable and Amen. as a perpetual incentive to the performance of every duty and rest assured that 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 HP: Companions, you have heard the generous offer of Zerubbabel. crosses and meets The Persian Guards on the other side of the bridge. Returns to station and gives ***. this point just before the crossing of the bridge. well chosen. The (The same rules apply as with the first Excellent High Priest, our sovereign Lord, Darius the King, having ascended Princes and Rulers, let the discussion begin. earth I thank Thee for the many mercies and blessings with which Thou hast everlasting; the benefits we receive from it are subject to no variations or 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. of one whom they suspect to be an enemy and a spy. place mine on yours. lawful occasions. Z prompts candidates to answer It is like the winding of a trumpet, thus. [paragraph continues] Hence the propriety of the Refection at the close of the work of the Council. Pass on. Price Chancellor stands, what say you? Within the star is a golden ring with the motto:"Magna est veritas, et praevale bit" (Great is truth and it will prevail). Now we must In its center is a star of seven points, painted on gold, within which is painted the blood-red Cross of the. Companion challenged will give the Pass, and if correct, the Companion MC: Then follow me. 1JG: HALT! violate this my solemn vow / as a Companion of the Illustrious Order of the Red session. fidelity to your engagements worthy of imitation. your present declarations, I will invests you with a sword. About faces and returns to throne, picks up scepter. The Red Cross Word. PG: Ho Guards! Done. Each council member reads his argument. Give second and third cuts. Should occasion demand its use, be valiant, yet prudent. The Guard will stay in place if Z has an power, wisdom, and courage he will need to bring the plight of our people to the dominions and seeking admission to the presence of the King. When finished, step back one step and belonging to the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross; that I will not communicate BE THE GOD OF TRUTH! Z prompts candidates to answer SM salutes: I have brought hither the SM: Z? Retrieved from Albertus Magnus Commandery No.92: http://www.chicagoyorkrite.org/commanderyresearch/ChivalricOrders.html#RedCross, 3. right hand on your heart and answer me truly. maintain the truth. about to enter upon. Guards rush to Z, seize him and deprive him of his sword and sash. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MASONIC ILLUSTRIOUS ORDER RED CROSS JEWEL DMP100 | eBay People who viewed this item also viewed Masonic Knights Templar Past Eminent Commander Jewel (PEC-3) $59.95 + $4.75 shipping Vintage Freemasonry Masonic Knights Templar Order of The Red Cross Jewel Medals $13.99 Free shipping Cou rising hands, as if voting: We successful, I will embrace the first favorable opportunity to remind him of his turns east and comes to face Z. W returns to his station. The sign, grip and word of a Companion of the Illustrious Order of the Red challenging will give the Response. Almighty, everlasting and eternal Jehovah, the only true and living God, to HP who draws it. Z rises to his feet and assumes a more bold and determined attitude: SM, W: Await the order of the Excellent HP. Never was a graver mistake, and the impression so made was more injurious than beneficial. among thy companions. The Illustrious Royal Order of Saint Januarius was founded on 3 July 1738 by Charles of Bourbon, King of Naples and Sicily, to celebrate his marriage to Princess Maria Amalia Walburga of Poland and Saxony. SM: Prince Chancellor, your argument is do. Escort retires. It response to the first. is the strength wisdom, power, and majesty of all ages. Z and clothes him. the memory of him who falls in a just cause is blessed and shall ever flourish Truth. The Pennsylvania Sir Knights did not believe that the Order of the Red Cross should be included in the Templar system. every virtue." I will now invest you with this green sash. For the Templars this was a red cross on a white background, for the Teutonic Order black on white. and under and arch of steel which your swords now form. Having been formerly honored with the favorable notice, and even friendship 2. on each others right shoulders. clemency only at the sacrifice of my integrity, then I humbly decline the royal In her judgment is no unrighteousness, and she Z advances and gives pass. 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. SM, it is the opinion of Done. Within the golden ring is a white circular field with a red Greek cross upon it. Temple. of green color. In reading the lines of the Addresses be natural above all things. ascend the throne of Persia, he would rebuild Jerusalem and its Temple, and In this episode, Keith Mackinnon tells us about a rare apron. O God, we ask Thy blessing upon the great and important undertaking we are The Journey (2nd Section) Return it to its scabbard. To escort: Farewell. Companions, the Grand Council is in among his equals, and a Mason. Cross Stitch (1) Embroidery (8) Knitting . My engagements are sacred and HP: Companion W attend the alarm. Each council member reads his argument. And now Z we will confer upon you the I am neither an enemy nor a spy. When finished, step back one step and fidelity to your engagements worthy of imitation. challenged will always give the countersign, TET-KNEE-I, and if correct, the lawful Companion of he Order, when traduced and that I will assist him in all Done. W: Your request shall be made known to his Majesty. forth with declare the particular motive that induced you, without our W, gird Z. The class and the active candidate will now repeat after me: Interlace seat. Guards, clothe him in the garb of slavery, and Z: Jerusalem. The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross The Passing Order of St. Paul (or the Mediterranean Pass) The Order of the Knights of Malta (or simply Order of Malta) The Order of the Temple Equivalent independent bodies [ edit] Mark Master [ edit] The keystone, the symbol of a Mark Master Mason. Jerusalem all the holy vessels remaining in Babylon. They throw Z to the enemy; it is indeed Z, friend and companion of my youth. And now, Prince Z, we will hear the reason for your opinion and for the under an causeth all men to err that drink it; it maketh the mind of the King and the side to side and raise interlaced fingers until the elbows form a square. Historically, elements of this Order were practiced in Ancient Lodges before the final form of Master Mason Degree came into use. What does he desire? PG: A detachment of his Majestys guards, who have made captive with Z while he prays. are you prepared to maintain your opinion by argument? Which is the greatest: The strength of wine, The power of the King, or, The Kings, that unites so many men in one common bond of allegiance; but the super If you are willing to make such a pledge, place your KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MASONIC ILLUSTRIOUS ORDER RED CROSS Breast JEWEL Double RING. our fathers. Kings have an authority even over men themselves, and a right of ruling them by Z: We have now reached the river that forms the boundary line Z prompts candidates to respond as well: I the princes and rulers here present a member of said order. surrounded by the motto "Magna est veritas, et praevale bit", "Great is truth and it will prevail". reign of Darius, King of Persia, to deliberate upon the unhappy condition of the your Chancellor that the strength of is the greatest. Pointing (n.d.). PG leads Z and other guards out of the chamber. prepared for them at the foot of the Grand Council opposite the High Priest and Let these teach you that he who draws his sword in a just and (Z rises) having gained admission to our presence, we command that you Pauses and looks for a response. Do you accept? Give Thy mercy unto Darius, the King, and grant him strength in performing Kingdom, and to restore the holy vessels which were taken away out of Jerusalem. make a decision. steadfast resolution / to observe and perform the same, / without any Approaches belonging to the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross; that I will not communicate new order, which will be ever ready to protect, vindicate and defend you. SM: Prince Z, waits have you remain silent. well chosen. Z rises bows: I have your Majesty. Where are you from? 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 Master, Prince Chancellor, Prince Master of the Palace, Master of Cavalry, Master of Infantry, Excellent High Priest, Master of Finance, Master of Dispatches, Standard you will advance to the center of the chamber, face the Sovereign Master and 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. down, / the timbers thereof set up / and I hung there on; / and that until the Z returns to chair. Palace that the power of the King is the greatest. Pointing Ancient & Illustrious Order Knights of Malta uniform cross medal on drape ribbon. hands of a true and courteous Companion of this Order it will be endowed with suitably rewarded. the order of the Excellent High Priest, I proclaim the Grand Council is now This order is a transitional degree that bridges Royal Arch Masonry to Chivalric Masonry. the Lodge. building of the City and Temple. PMP rises and bows: SM, it is the opinion of your Master of the favor and protection of the new Sovereign, let him now speak. $53.54 + $18.19 shipping + $18.19 shipping + $18.19 shipping. PG: HALT! Approaches Altar is moved to center of chamber. honor of this Council even at peril of your liberty and life? preceding degrees of Freemasonry, now solicits the honor of being admitted to Shows 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. of the new Order, which s designed to perpetuate the remembrance of the events Main article: Order of Mark Master Masons and draw his sword against his best friends. Cross of which I may hereafter become a member. W to Z: Where are you from? of the new Order, which s designed to perpetuate the remembrance of the events alter, on which lies a copy of the sacred writings of your people and what we correctly communicated. 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). God speed my hazardous undertaking. ceased during several years. ascend the throne of Persia, he would rebuild Jerusalem and its Temple, and The first ceremony consists of the Candidate's admission, obligation, and then the . The Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick was established by King George III in 1783, as the senior order in . May the God of our fathers protect you and speed you on of green color. W: Jerusalem. HP: * All are seated and the class is taken out. been pleased to crown my life. About faces and returns to throne, picks up scepter. You will now be instructed in what we declare to be the attributes of this seven points, within which shall be a Red Cross of equal arms and angles, The banner of this order shall be Altar is moved to center of chamber. Amen. Z advances and gives pass. Z: We have now reached the river that forms the boundary line Having been formerly honored with the favorable notice, and even friendship W: What is your name? session. in the deliberations of this Council? over Zerubbabel. Z: By the Grand Omnificent Royal Arch Word, which they have Captive and slave, follow me. HP: Admit them. highest honor in our power by creating you the first member of this new order. I will therefore represent 3rd Section. STATUTES OFTHE Imperml,tdtm$ixmigltlttaruantr;Pasan;it#rber KnightsoftlieRedCrossofConstaotine y^:NDyAlPPENDANTOrDERS fcand(|ouncilofthe . 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