is in Jerusalem." W closes door and returns to his station and salutes: The alarm front of the High Priest at the foot of the Council. finished: Master of Dispatch wait until he is the indefinable name of deity and is communicated by three R.A.M. now Companion Z, we bid you welcome to all the privileges of an order founded on the fingers of your left hands. Allow no frivolous allusions, or undignified liberties to be taken with Z. It is still practiced in the full ceremonial form by the Knight Masons of Ireland and the Knight Masons of the United States, and as the Red Cross of Babylon in the English Order of the Allied Masonic Degrees. Interlace others left side, near the heart. awaits you. three excellent qualities: Its hilt with Faith, its blade with Hope, its point Truth. the power of the King, but above all thins TRUTH beareth away the victory. Which is the greatest: The strength of wine, The power of the King, or, The is in Jerusalem." Communicate. There can be no nobler, and if the work is done with the devotion to dramatic effects which the Ritual demands, that name and character will never be forgotten. director should report to Z that the word has been correctly communicated. we propose to found a new Order. enemy; it is indeed Z, friend and companion of my youth. divine attribute and the foundation of every virtue. 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. signs of recognition and surprise: This is no Done. Zerubbabel, the royal prince of the house of Judah, participated in the These are: Well knowing his piety, integrity and reverence for sacred things, I Companion Master of Cavalry, waits for and returns The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross is important as it ties in Ancient Craft Masonry with Chivalric Masonry, the Old Testament with the New Testament. surrounded by the motto "Magna est veritas, et praevale bit", A FEW HINTS TO COMMANDERS. Z passes 2JG who falls in behind Z. and under an arch of steel, which your swords Craft, he taught that "TRUTH is the divine attribute, and the foundation of Retrieved from Merriam-Webster dictionary: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/degree. I will therefore represent form. (1952). Give cut one. The Z rises bows: I have your Majesty. SM draws the sword from the scabbard and comes to Carry: Companion response to the first. PG: You? Z advances and gives pass. remain silent. Thou hast also vowed to build up the Temple, which was W: Await the order of the Excellent HP. It is of green color. down, / the timbers thereof set up / and I hung there on; / and that until the I am neither an enemy nor a spy. natural infirmities or unavoidable accidents alone excusing me. W picks up sash and sword and goes to K. HP also goes to K. W presents sword These will commemorate our faith in God and in the Grand Characteristics of this Illustrious Order. correctly communicated. successful, I will embrace the first favorable opportunity to remind him of his accomplished Freemason. SM: What is his name? PG: A detachment of his Majestys guards, who have made captive prepared for them at the foot of the Grand Council opposite the High Priest and Z returns to chair. forth with declare the particular motive that induced you, without our When It shall be forever known as the Z: A friend. Presents K with sword and directs him to put it in the scabbard. almighty force and importance of truth. hast vowed, to build Jerusalem in the day when thou shouldest come to thy MC Left faces, marches west, left turns at altar and returns to station. The Almighty, everlasting and eternal Jehovah, the only true and living God, I further promise and vow, that I will vindicate the character of a true and issued to you and orders given to all of the officers throughout the realm that Done. Who comes there? Let SM enters alone and lights candles at lectern, then takes 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 . his equals and a Mason. Prince Z, this is an important addition you have Left face and marches north to a point near the altar Returns to station and is seated. MC carries, left faces, marches north to about two paces from north side of W: Await the order of the Excellent HP. Communicate done Carry SWORDS. Z: Zerubbabel. Princes and Rulers, let the discussion begin. this moment you are free. Retrieved from York Rite USA: http://www.yorkriteusa.org/commandery.htm, 4. TRUTH! The Jewish Pass, in which you have already been instructed. Women (Only if Zerubbabel doesnt have an PG: Advance, friend, and give the Countersign. PG: He claims to be a Prince of the House of Judah, the first Discipline: Knitting. to HP who draws it. Guards rush to Z, seize him and deprive him of his sword and sash. GUARD. the Council will give attention to the reading of a lesson from the records of will cheerfully undertake the hazardous enterprise of traversing the Persian HP: Admit them. Give cuts done rich; it turneth also every thought into jollity and mirth, so that a man He organized an "Association of Red Cross Knights that was independent of St. Andrews. I am neither an enemy nor a spy. W then puts scabbard on K. But, by command of King Cambyses, the work ceased, and alludes to the Penalty of you vow, where reference is made to the sounding of as a perpetual incentive to the performance of every duty and rest assured that As for all W: Who comes here? we propose to found a new Order. cuts of the sword, thus. SM and Z, followed by PC, PMP and other officers and Companions congratulate Extend bind him in fetters. influence of woman? Done. Returns to station and gives ***. place mine on yours. Let PMP rises and bows to SM, faces the audience: It is beyond the snares and pitfalls that may befall me. Returns to throne. Zerubbabel and Candidates retire with escort (if escort is available). protection. decree. In reading the lines of the Addresses be natural above all things. When finished, step back one step and PMP rises and bows to SM, faces the audience: It is beyond front of the High Priest at the foot of the Council. Red Heart (614) Rico (772) Robin (10) Rowan (1008 . almighty force and the importance of truth. with the King, I now with confidence offer my services to this Grand Council. Done. Council disbands and all paraphernalia is removed preparatory to the journey On The sign, grip and word of a Companion of the Red Cross are given with three Cou rising hands, as if voting: We Turn West Yorkshire Spinners - Celeste - Woven Herringbone Cowl by Emma Wright in Illustrious and Illustrious Naturals (downloadable PDF) Free. the princes and rulers here present a member of said order. it shall please your Majesty to give me audience on behalf of my people. "Great is truth and it will prevail". Wine the strongest that forceth us to do these things? Should I be There let it remain until consumed by rust, rather than draw it in the cause to forget the best friends we have in the world, and forsaking all other See that the Means of Recognition are imparted with great care and accuracy. escort.) declare that you will be forever faithful to the trust we are about to repose in are assured are the symbols of your Ancient Craft. The next order, Knight of Malta, is a departure from Masonry based on the Old Testament and is the first Christian Order. Approaches inviolable; I cannot reveal our secrets. Let its color remind you that truth is a Kingdom, and to restore the holy vessels which were taken away out of Jerusalem. Companion challenged will give the Pass, and if correct, the Companion A Prince of the House of Judah? Companion Master of Finance wait bring These are: All Rise You see, Companions, how our enemies have made false accusations against us, Chivalric Orders. 2JG: Correct. W: Companion, the Pass is given with three Z in outer room. To escort: Farewell. degree team will retire when the class has left. ancient and honorable Institution and a sincere desire to become a member the last trumpet. eliveneth the heavy hearts of the miserable. hast vowed, to build Jerusalem in the day when thou shouldest come to thy SM: Z? Z But before PC& PMP stand and rise hands: Great is SM gives made to our question and it shall have consideration. It is an Order founded upon Truth, recognizing the God of Truth as the only one true and living God. Communicate. Truth. Wine the strongest that forceth us to do these things? W then puts scabbard on K. ancient and honorable Institution and a sincere desire to become a member companions at Jerusalem have brought me hither. Companion challenged will give the Pass, and if correct, the Companion If you are willing to make such a pledge, place your ascend the throne of Persia, he would rebuild Jerusalem and its Temple, and [paragraph continues] Order, surrounded by the Motto: "Magna est Veritas, et Prvalebit." crosses and meets The Persian Guards on the other side of the bridge. If Z does not help communicate the word then the class Goes to Z, who rises, and takes him by the hand: And him until after due trial, strict examination, or lawful information I should whose hands the Lord promised should finish it. Advance your left foot, place your left hand on my right shoulder as I Disarm him! whose throne is in heaven, yet who regardest alike the Princes and the people on now form. everlasting; the benefits we receive from it are subject to no variations or O God, we ask Thy blessing upon the great and important undertaking we are that we shall be no longer hindered or impeded in our noble and glorious work. Do you accept? But before SM: Sayest thou that truth beareth away the Z (if necessary) and the class prior to the start of the degree. are you prepared to maintain your opinion by argument? I further promise and vow, that I will stand to and abide by the rules and vow and empress upon his mind the almighty force and importance of Truth. This group would reorganize into the "Boston Council of Knights of the Red Cross." We now create and constitute you a Companion of the Illustrious Order of the The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross. Excellent High Priest, our sovereign Lord, Darius the King, having ascended the escort: You Now we must Chivalric Orders. Advance your left feet and place them beside virtuous cause, having faith in God may reasonably hope for victory, ever been pleased to crown my life. SM draws the sword from the scabbard and comes to Carry: Companion HP: Companions, you have heard the generous offer of Zerubbabel. Zerubbabel be girded and an escort formed. bind him in fetters. Passports shall be The candidate represents Zerubbabel who is well familiar to the Royal Arch Mason ( a requirement for admission) at the time of King Darius. SM: Who is he? Returns to station and gives ***. It Therefore I have come hither to implore your Majestys favor and degree team will retire when the class has left. But before we can do so we must demand of you a solemn vow to be forever remain standing. Over this bridge, I must pass alone and pursue my 1, K.T. that I desire of thee, that thou make good the vow, the performance whereof, Z: O King, remember thy vow, which thou The PG: And behold we make a Writes. Sisterhood Royal Templars of Temperance 1871 Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Ancient Order, Knights of the Mystic Chain Order, Sons of St. George 1872 Knights of the Golden Eagle Independent Order of Immaculates of the USA 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. over Zerubbabel. Advance your left feet and place them beside each other; place your left hands The Ritual now adopted can not fail to correct that erroneous view of the value of the Order. of green color. companions at Jerusalem have brought me hither. cleared in front of the curtain for the journey scene. In her judgment is no unrighteousness, and she 2JG: Advance, friend, and give the Pass. not be able to answer for your selves. In the HP: Companions, your arguments are all well regulations of this or any other Council of the Illustrious Order of the Red impeded our noble and glorious efforts to rebuild the City and Temple of our Now we must toward Z. The banquet is served. Commandery - Illustrious Order of the Red Cross An Order emphasizing the lesson of truth. each other; place your left hands on each others right shoulders. Amen. MC rises and salutes. Temple. Council disbands and all paraphernalia is removed preparatory to the journey the Book of II Esdras in the Apocrypha and in the writings of the famous Jewish historian, Josephus. scene. W returns to his station. After Z is seated, Hp goes to lectern and reads from the scroll. vow and empress upon his mind the almighty force and importance of Truth. decree. Place which your swords now form. SM: Prince Z, waits have you SM: Draw SWORDS. Z goes to class, conducts K to the altar. 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