The first grand chapter of the order of the eastern star was organized in michigan in 1867. Imblog has become to be known as a time for ritual purification, and is. Duncan 1866 this book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips, passwords and regalia. Ritual of the order of the eastern star internet archive. When the time arrives to open the chapter meeting, the worthy matron or. The first era extended from 1850 to 1866, under the leadership of dr. New ritual of the order of the eastern star abebooks. The ritualistic work of the oes was first discussed in a ritual called a. Instruction, organization, government and ceremonies of order of the eastern star, queen of the south, administrative degree by macoy, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Things a prince hall order of eastern star should know.
Things a prince hall order of eastern star should know synonym. The masonic manual a pocket companion for the initiated. Adoptive rite ritual 1998 revised edition, with sy073. Master masons in good standing in a masonic lodge, and their wives. Eastern star orders are an adoptive group of freemasonry and the prince hall orders historically have had a black membership. Full text of ritual of the order of the eastern star internet archive. I have seen his star in the east and have come to worship him. Children two years of age or over shall not be permitted to attend meetings or rehearsals. You only need a candle, bell, rope and incense and 10 minutes to do each ritual. Revised edition of the original robert macoy work from which all oes rituals of today. Robert momll, which proved scotland, with chapters in england, to. Shepherd, leslie a, encyclopedia of occultism and parapsychology, avon books. Masonic erituals oes order of the eastern star queen of the south ritual.
Sep 04, 2017 ritual one is a rejection of personal poverty. Embellished with upwards of three hundred engravings. Robert macoy 33 18151895, author of the book of the lodge, and true masonic guide, was past deputy grand master of new york and nova scotia, past grand secretary of new york, grand recorder of the grand commandery of new york. The order of the amaranth means many things to many people. He held many other important positions with the fraternity. Adoptive rite ritual of chapters of the order of the eastern star. The candidates for initiation, having been notified by the secretary of their election to membership and instructed to prepare for the same by not eating any food for one and onehalf or two hours prior to the initiation excitement and exercise on a frill stomach may result in stomach upset and nausea, are brought together in the anteroom at. Ritual or constitution, bylaws, rules and regulations of the grand chapter of north carolina. Prince hall order of the eastern star organizations are fraternal groups to which both men and women may belong. Light shop wear on the covers with a couple very slight wrinkles. Masonic manual a pocket companion for the initiated. In chapter 1, the goetia evocation ritual shows you step by. Our grand chapter began having annual sessions in 1873.
The ritual of the order of the eastern star is very simple, as few symbols are used and these. Initiation ceremony of the order of the eastern star. Compiled and arranged by robert macoy revised edition 1867. Morris a well known and respected masonic author who traveled far and wide felt that it was a shame that all the good in masonry was confined to men alone. Macoy publishing has masonic rings, masonic aprons, masonic books plus order of eastern star fez, sashes, and scottish rite items and shrine fez. Forms of masonic documents for the form of petition to constitute a new lodge, see present, or past masters degree, p. Adoptive rite ritual of chapters of the order of the.
The masonic manual a pocket companion for the initiated by. This was the beginning of the organization of chapters of the order of the eastern star in the states as well as internationally. The reflugent sun to esther as a symbol of crown and majesty. Robert macoy october 4, 1815 january 9, 1895 aged 79 was born in armagh, ulster county, ireland, but moved to the united states at the age of 4 months. Adoptive rite ritual order of eastern star 1952, book, syllabus, macoy, masonic. The first subordinate chapter of oes to be organized among african americans was queen esther chapter no. This goetia ritual book is the most powerful and yet simple magick you will ever do. Mccoy, page 88 like the other great sabbats of the witches year, imblog celebrated on its astrologically determined by the suns reaching 15degrees aquarius. Masonic supply shop is a distributor of quality masonic supplies and regalia at competitive prices proudly serving the masonic fraternity. Masonic erituals oes order of the eastern ocean biogeochemical dynamics pdf star queen of the south ritual. Manual of the order of the eastern star 1866 robert. Instruction, organization, government and ceremonies of order of the eastern star, queen of the south, administrative degree by robert macoy.
We know of the ritualistic work in the order as early as 1850, but we credit the founder, rob morris and robert macoy as the fathers of our modern ritual. It gives information about our founder rob morris, and. If youre in the depths of poverty, you begin to move away from those depths. It is imperative that all officers have the latest edition of the ritual, adopted by the general grand chapter, and a copy of the latest book of instruction as adopted by the grand chapter of north carolina. Robert macoy then brought out the ritual and became the originator of a third and more successful system which brings the order to its present form. Rob morris was born on august 31, 1818, near boston, massachusetts. Order of the eastern star the order of the eastern star has a tangled history. At first reviled by fellow masons for betraying masonic.
Manual of the order of the eastern star 1866 robert macoy. What 2 men are associated with the establishment of o. Macoy has over 10,000 items serving freemasonry including prince hall and york rite. The grand chapter of california was organized in 1868 and celebrated 125 years of the order in california in 1993. Robert morris, the poet laureate of freemasonry founded the order of the eastern star in 1850. That in use in 1874 was revised and materially altered in 1875, so that previous editions were useless when the later was used, and, in 1876, he robert macoy issued another differing still more from previous ones. Magick books on the subject, this book, the goetia ritual book, finally reveals the true secrets of the goetia. The open bible is to jephthahs daughter as obedience to god.
The masonic manual by robert macoy table of contents. The second era extended from 1866 to 1876, under the leadership of robert macoy of new york. Our history general grand chapter oes order of the. We will celebrate 150 years of the order in california in 2018. The history of the order of the eastern star is divided into three eras. It was established in 1850 by lawyer and educator rob morris, a noted. Though it usually falls with in the first week of the month. Robert macoy, who took over the planning and organization of the order of the eastern star. The order of the eastern star is a masonic appendant body open to both men and women.
They adhere to a philosophy of service based on faith and biblical teachings, if not religion. There are three that are used symbolically in fraternal orders, and which carry a significant message of truth to all who understand the meanings. However, there is some evidence that he was born robert williams peckham, in new york city, and that he adopted the name of his foster parents after the death of his birth parents, later shortening his name to rob to avoid confusion with another poet named robert morris. The order of the eastern star begins african american registry. Robert morris, master mason, schoolteacher and poet, first attempted in the 1840s to establish adoptive masonry in the united states, using a ritual of his own devising. The third era extends from 1876, when the general grand chapter, order. Stars have ever been looked upon as symbolic of great events. Adoptive rite ritual instruction, organization, government and ceremonies of order of the eastern star, queen of the south, administrative degree. Robert macoy was born in ireland, october 4, 1816, but from the time he was four years old lived in new york city, where, at an early age, he apprenticed himself in the printing and publishing business, and continued in it for nearly forty years, first as printer and bookseller, and then as a masonic publisher. Full text of ritual of the order of the eastern star. From organization of the rite into families to the time rob morris left the united states and even until the introduction of. Originally conceived as an american form of adoptive masonry as early as the 1840s, it took until 1876 for the general grand chapter, order of the eastern star, to be formed.
He was a prominent freemason, and was instrumental in the founding of the order of the eastern star and the order of the amaranth. The eastern star the evolution from a rite to an order. The ritual of the order of the eastern star is very simple, as few symbols are used and these are easily understood. One of robert morris earlier plans for the oes was limited to 25 members and was called.
General grand chapter order of the eastern star, 1940, 5th edition by anon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In 1865, robert macoy of new york, using the rosary of the eastern star as a basis, together with various rituals and other publications of morris, and with the latters aid, issued a manual of the order of the eastern star, styling himself, national grand secre. The lamb and cross of martha a symbol of innocence, faith, and humility. If youre already doing ok with money, the ritual removes the fear that poverty can ever return. Kessinger publishing, may 1, 2003 social science 76 pages. Earlier that year, august 10, 1874, thornton andrew jackson received the several degrees of the rite of adoption of the order of the eastern star from brother c. This was the beginning of the organization of chapters of the order of. The order of the amaranth is a gem of masonry, for its structure, its ritual, its principals, being of a masonic family origin, are all a beautiful expansion of the basic structures, rituals, and principals of our ancient and wonderful masonic order, which has existed for centuries. The bunch of lillies to ruth as lily of the valley. It is a school for the practice of selfcontrol, good manners, and all of the virtues and graces. Written in the 19th century, duncans ritual, as it is known, has been republished numerous times. Masonic manual robert macoy by jerilyngunderson issuu. Together with forms of masonic documents, notes, songs, dates, etc. This organization shall be known as the order of the eastern star.
Robert morris has said that he borrowed the plan of the o, e. Case, a deputy and agent of illustrious robert macoy 33, supreme patron of the rite of adoption of the world. These instructions were adopted at the 56 th annual session of the grand chapter of north carolina, order of the eastern star, held in raleigh, june 1961, and as amended thereafter through grand chapter 20. The masonic manual by robert macoy forms of masonic. Supreme grand patron of the adoptive rite eastern star. A pocket companion for the initiated containing the rituals of freemasonry, embraced in the degrees of the lodge, chapter and encampment embellished with upwards of three hundred engravings.
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