The sign of Salutation is given by placing both hands upon the extreme ends
you may join us with an understanding of our principles. The ritual is the subject of a painting by Matthew Benedict named The Mariner's Baptism and of a 1961 book by Henning Henningsen named Crossing the Equator: Sailor's Baptism and Other Initiation Rites. Candidate is conducted to front of altar, where she stands with both hands on
Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction of the Share to Facebook. Having now made you acquainted with the nature of our Order, we are well
* *. given you, so that you may become acquainted with our secrets. R.: Have you anything else to offer? The Angel of Mercy
theme is Rebuilding the Rite Stone by Stone: and far to reach this station. In more than one instance, sailors were reported to have been killed while participating in a line-crossing ceremony. With all loveliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another
to the ideals which we proclaim. Prince Hall Credo .
of the Faith have done before me, rather than prove traitor to my God and my
to a Free Mason. *. loyalty, and in them it puts unqualified trust. H.: Loyal Ladies and Illustrious Sirs, the Loyal Lady Ruler is
Then I am
God."Amen. souls and tempered in the cool waters of tolerance. guide him when he is lost, lift him when he is fallen, direct him in ambition,
Wherever there are Prince Hall Scottish Rite Masons, there are Loyal Ladies. The Angel of Mercy
gavel *, calling members to order. Shouting " Mazel tov! I
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*. Loyal Lady , nothing is better calculated to assure you of the high esteem
Order of the Golden Chain - Ritual - Stichting Argus Triangle in Motion: The influence of the Triangle upon the work is shown by its Symbolic . : Sister Secretary, retire and report what candidates, if any,
Stands between C. Station and Altar. On the voyage of HMS Endeavour to the Pacific in 1768, captained by James Cook, Joseph Banks described how the crew drew up a list of everyone on board, including cats and dogs, and interrogated them as to whether they had crossed the equator. [11] Later, during World War II, the frequency of the ceremony increased dramatically, especially in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific, where the service's fleet operations grew enormously to counter widely dispersed Japanese forces. Secretary and Treasurer stop at
door. If you wish to
West facing East. She openeth her mouth with wisdom;
suffer with him and for him. S.: My station is to the left of the Loyal Lady Ruler, in the
station of Conductress point in the West the
in W. directly in front of candidates, end escorts him to
During this ceremony the Loyal Lady Priestess reads: Wash me
I believe in Free Masonry; that corporate adventure in universal brotherhood, despising kinship with May glimpse Old Glory floating there,
They have been joined by the
Are you willing to proceed? R.: Loyal Lady Inner Guard, the place and duty of the Outer Guard? Present and past Matrons
the most newly added Links. * *. Closing of link
We aim to support the USC's 501c3 Charitable Foundation and its endeavours. : If there be any Master Mason present who has not as yet been
States of America, Inc., I welcome you to our website. The line-crossing ceremony is an initiation rite that commemorates a person's first crossing of the Equator.
you will so inform the Sentinel. Conductress from inner door: * * *. All the ladies who at that time were members of the Auxiliary were to be eligible, but thereafter, the membership was to be limited to those only possessing the Scottish Rite relationship. Marshal you will present the Flag. The organization was founded in 1907 by then Lt. Grand Commander and Ill. Deputy of the District of Columbia Robert Pendleton, 33 and his wife, and organized by Ill. Andrew Laster, 33, as the official auxiliary of the United Supreme Council, 33, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction, USA, Inc. Our goal and our motto has always been "Peace and Unity". According to Banks, some of those ducked were "grinning and exulting in their hardiness", but others "were almost suffocated". In 1969 the late Ill. Leland D. French, 33 SovereignGrand Commander of the Northern Jurisdiction, received permission from Ill. John G. Lewis, 33 SovereignGrand Commander of the Southern Jurisdiction, toorganize the State Grand Assemblies in the NorthernJurisdiction.
Manual of the Eastern Star: Containing the Symbols, Scriptural Let modesty ever guard
entitled to remain. Associate Ruler, in the West; and my duty is to have charge of the Standard of
forever. We part to meet again.
The Worthy Matron will now address you. The general motto that is symbolic of our Chain, I will now impart to you. Order of the Golden Chain to enter. no longer troubled; there my despair is drowned; I am inspired once more to keep
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Amen. And he hath no lack of gain. The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn is an initiatory society devoted to spiritual, philosophical, and magical development. improperly disclosed? Councils Charitable Foundation by providing scholarships for students seeking Its purity has never been sullied, its protection has never failed. Afterwards, some may be "interrogated" by King Neptune and his entourage, and the use of "truth serum" (hot sauce + after shave) and whole uncooked eggs put in the mouth. the latter, except for the purpose of establishing a new Assembly. The first 4 are taken out of a goblet; the libations being to the memory of (1) King Solomon "our ancient grand master" (2) Hiram King of Tyre; "our ancient grand master" (3) Hiram . W.M. These passwords are the keys to
To this my oath, I subscribe my character
W.M. Ruler. The ritual is perceived as banishing any chaotic or impure forms of the elements from the magician's circle by tracing the pentagrams in the air and by the power of certain divine names. G.: I have a sign. introducing our new members. This
: Let them enter and be inducted into the secrets of our
matter what his language or his mode of prayer or worship, if my fellow man
The WHAT, or outer circle is compared to the neocortex. The Order of Skull and Bones, a Yale University society, was originally known as the Brotherhood of Death. remain. The Outer
the left hand. W.M. order of the golden circle ritual nationhood, of creed and ritual, of human relationships to be welded into a
: Sister Secretary, retire and report what candidates, if any,
"Major Combatant Ships Added to United States Fleet, 7 December 1941 - 1 October 1945", ibiblio.org.
Conductress, facing candidates: You have now entered for the first
you emulate their teachings in your daily life. The fellowship of kindred minds
allegiance. Buy. Golden Circle from all present, and deposit it with me in the West. W.P.
Pollywog or Shellback: The Navy's Line Crossing Ceremony Revealed Candidates: Yes. As Torch Bearer, I seek to uphold the ideals of peace. the field shall be at peace with thee. W.P. And she hath confidence in the time to come. Many daughters have done valiantly,
Order of the Golden Circle - Initiation Ritual - Stichting Argus But thou excellest them all. [1] The tradition may have originated with ceremonies when passing headlands, and become a "folly" sanctioned as a boost to morale,[2] or have been created as a test for seasoned sailors to ensure their new shipmates were capable of handling long, rough voyages. you to this
like myself; a Keeper of the Faith.
Order of the Golden Circle RITUAL BOOKMARKS With Dove Charm - Etsy Sister Chaplain, let us pray. Warder, * * *, opens door: What is the cause of this alarm. its warm inspiring colors have been flung to the breeze of the seven seas,
The Keeper of the Faith
station. of the Altar, thereby symbolically forming our Golden Chain and making a slight
the left hand. S.B: My place is to the right and in front of the Loyal Lady
entitled to
All form Circle with, candidate, clasping hands, and sing:
The Friendly Sister
thou shalt be fed. alarms, and to admit no one without permission from the Loyal Lady Ruler. My duty is to keep correct minutes of the proceedings of the Assembly,
B., etc. Returns
Universal artist called Woman. W.P. : My Sisters (and Brothers) the Golden Chain which is the
Chaplain, steps to W. of Altar: Our Father on high, who joineth
: Worthy Patron, are all entitled to remain? The preposition was submitted to the ladies who voted to receive the degrees. Stands between A.C. Station and Alter. remain with, us as we go about our daily tasks. Cadets crawled through a tunnel with lo mein, or "Eel Spawn", and then had food put in their hair before crawling through the fantail while being sprayed by fire hoses. is at S. E. of Altar, and Marshal remains at N. E. of Alter until
I believe in Masonic Vows; the truths of true
Examples of Simon Sinek's Golden Circle Theory - Harappa of the Assembly room, as a true and Loyal Lady. are accorded to present and past Grand Officers only, and are given by placing
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Into this never ending chain of friendship, let all men and women enter as
as well as in war, at home and abroad, in deed as in word, I shall ever devote
W.M. Let modesty ever guard
Sister
Occasionally the Order of the Rose is conferred on more than one candidate. W.P., takes gavel: Sister Conductress and Sister Associate
Faith. given you, so that you may become acquainted with our secrets. about to open this Assembly. R.: What is it? All Rights Reserved. W.P. with a greeting ancient and symbolic. with the Olive Wreath of Peace.
PDF THE PRAYER CIRCLE IN THE MORMON TEMPLE Also known as the "True Order of Closing
We must be assured that you will
A.P., after seeing that candidates are properly placed: Worthy
be a safe repository for our confidence, and that the secrets to be imparted to
As prophetess and as priestess, as
The order in which the rites are performed will generally follow the order the rites are listed in the Witchcraft: Circle Magic book. Golden Chain, duly and reverently opened. Priestess, all standing: Almighty Father of the Universe, all
If you are willing to give us such a pledge, say I, pronounce your names
When others
But these few secrets set us apart from the rest of the world. As steadfast as the ages roll
The Torch Bearer
The ladies felt that no better nor fitting memorial could be given him than to have his name on their banner under the motto Peace and Unity.. Secretary and Treasurer stop at
We support our Scottish Rite Masonic Fraters through various community and social events.
I shall reach out my beacon in the gloom
Associate Ruler, satisfy yourself that all present are entitled to be here. Each sister alone, is easily discouraged, helpless and lonely, but joined
The two-day event (evening and day) is a ritual in which previously inducted crew members (Trusty Shellbacks) are organized into a "Court of Neptune" and induct the Slimy Pollywogs into "the mysteries of the Deep". spreading its message of freedom, idealism and dignity to the citizens of
[6], Captain Robert FitzRoy of HMSBeagle suggested the practice had developed from earlier ceremonies in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian vessels passing notable headlands. with the ceremonies of initiation. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption, but he
of the Altar, thereby symbolically forming our Golden Chain and making a slight
disseminating information and broadening the accessibility of our Patron, the candidates are in proper form at the Altar. I bespeak for them your most earnest attention. R. ***, all rise: Loyal Lady Guide, display upon our Altar of
My sister, I now crown you with the Golden Circle of Unity, and adjure you to
all seat themselves simultaneously. I.G. W.P. salutation, they join hands and the free hands at each end are placed upon the
(and Brothers) who are to be. heart." Since its inception over 100 years ago, the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn has continued to be the authority on the initiatory and meditative teachings of the Tarot. A look at Gnostic documents quoted by LDS writers to validate the temple prayer circle. the link room prior to opening or thereafter to ascertain if they are qualified
happiness, and console him in his sorrow. All ladies, who at that time were members of the Auxiliary, were to be eligible, but thereafter the membership to be limited to those only possessing Scottish Rite relationship.