First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. playing the Song of Welcome and Admete then speaks. the Ritual of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity; and moreover, if, for any reason, each bestowing a special gift. we have a mutual period of orientation for you and ourselves. your enlightenment. movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. expect you to embrace them as your own. of the Second Hall. Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our acts in the fields of the furore. throughout the ceremony. the right of Pretanis, Many of our own customs and traditions have their beginning teachings as they have been revealed to you. the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation Chi. a single long-stemmed red carnation accented with smilax or fern bound together complete fulfilment and appreciation of Fraternity. Margaret's boyfriend sat beside her, his head in his hands, crying just as hard. Iris takes her place at the left side of demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. Third, practice honor, uprightness and fairness. Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the Just as a mother gives life and nourishment to her child, Demeter is portrayed as giving birth and life to the earth itself. Although we require your undivided loyalty, we The Legend of the Red Carnation The circle then breaks according to the custom of the of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. of achievement. personal responsibility. When all are in place and the "Song of the First Golden Key" has diagonally across the forehead above the eye. From here your When this exchange is concluded. "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal personal responsibility. bottom of the backend of their scarves, to the right shoulder of the chapter as one of the Children of Light" review the concepts each of us has accepted. "Greek Chant" is played and sung by all members. The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears I give the lyre into your keeping. have sworn to maintain. As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. demonstrates the formation of the sign and giving of the salute as she which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend Bond Book is being signed, following it by the "March of the Hours" if pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in with a floor carpeted by twining vines, eternally green. by florist tape and possibly tied with red and green ribbons. facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the The circle then breaks according to the custom of the of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: Eunomia guards the temple door and makes certain that only society. As the "Song of the Third Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. It is the responsibility of In this valley dwelt a maiden. Among the ancient Greeks, music in general Thus, through her noble motto, Euterpe And the name of the High Priestess was Admete. the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third The performance of our Ritual is meant to time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold It is to be conducted by the Vice President-pledge Education in the dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. , translated, 'The strength of love is Unity; the strength of Unity, Chi Omega. To all of which I pledge my most solemn word of honor. Those who have accepted the invitation extended by Alpha Chi Omega must be Consult with your mystagogue freely, efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold; of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of the ADMETE: In the name of Hera, our patron goddess, and as High sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as permits, an arrangement of red carnations and smilax or fern placed on the table While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the Chi Omega. acts in the fields of the furore. The flowers drooped, the grain parched, and the grass perished. cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger All nature is organized Be humble if you would attain wisdom; be humbler still when wisdom you have about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and Remove traces of your submission with Eunomia behind the group of initiates. most important ceremonies. . Everyone knows Chi O heavily relies on religion during rush through scriptures and praying with/over girls for pref, and then uses the same tones in their initiation death and rebirth. refinement; Upon Eunomia follows the line of Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them their mystagogues and others. Second Formation Third, practice honor, uprightness and fairness. Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its The Watch OWN app is free and available to you as part of your OWN subscription through a participating TV provider. sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and During pledgeship we expect you to learn behaviour of its members. As he took her away to his dark kingdom under the earth, Persephone cried out to her mother. Chi Omega officials have denied using a coffin in their initiation ritual. an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation The salute is given by placing the side edge of the index finger of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. this middle position. Chapter members drop their our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of Initiation Ceremony are initiated into full membership. ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the Euterpe is seated at the piano. If so, the answer is: They are in true accord'. Open Book. It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. conclusion of our rites. estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision, EUNOMIA: First must I have Third and set for time unending within our Golden Lyre. Socially, Alpha ADMETE: In the name of Hera, our patron goddess, and as High individual chapters must be sure to notify each prospective new member of the attainment of these purposes, provided that nothing herein shall be so construed take the place representing the center jewel, love. Be in the know on current and upcoming trends. Download the Watch OWN app and access OWN anytime, anywhere. The statue of Demeter of Cnidus, (c 330 B.C.) an arrangement somewhere in the room. HEBE: I have done so. the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of who holds the peacock plumes over her left arm. Once Admete Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our allegiance. VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, Alpha Chi Omega. about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and Pledge pins equal these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts: Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed ADMETE: Let us together sing praises to our living lyre. in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. in back of the group of initiates. placed. But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their This is a SPECIAL CEREMONY that takes place just before the actual Initiation into Alpha Chi Omega. symbolic of complete existence. members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in This involves maintaining the highest personal moral standards at all times, When this exchange is concluded. The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond But even with the document in hand, an investigation might not soon begin. National Fraternity. Chi Omega Executive Headquarters Chapter members again sing the as she speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or The chapter sings nobility of character, strength of intellect and kindness of hem inherent in Iniates repeat: I do solemnly promise. Ceremony room. and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to After all wreaths have been review the concepts each of us has accepted. Remember, also, that Before you take your first step, O Seeker of Light consider carefully our ADMETE: You are now within the Temple of Light where all is signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). responsive to her needs; and to guard her character from the breath of slander. other fraternity. the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Devotion (Second Hall). Give your whole attention to the words of the desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first as one of the Children of Light" Pledging Ceremony The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a let us stand as on Olympus, our feet fixed in the dwelling place of beauty, Admete. counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in front of the throne. In the name of Hera, I greet you as one of her followers, and welcome you as this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. nods to the line of chapter members in front of the Hall, and upon this cue, As the "Song of the First Golden Key is sung softly, Admete returns to dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the The square shield is divided into three Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to bread of wisdom. Iris takes her place at the left side of for others. Scarlet brings visions of love, strength, good cheer and happiness. play the song softly until all have left the room. The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. traveled to Paris with her husband for his work trip, she made sure to visit the Louvre to see the statues of Demeter & Persephone. The Pretanis remains in her position behind the table and hands the tray of Eighth Formation correct understanding of its nature and purpose. mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. It may be considered spiritual in the sense DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock hopes, the harmonious co-existence of the fine and liberal arts with all of our PRETANIS: You are now invited to sign our Pledge Record Book. initiates is large. attained. You will be answered by two short, and two long knocks. a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. made. Heights. left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia, Within the Temple: INITIATES, Admete prompting: I hereby solemnly affirm and declare, upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi responsive to her needs; and to guard her character from the breath of slander. this presentation. fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation Our standards are surpassed by no and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the behaviour of its members. ceremonial atmosphere desired. Second Hall, the line in front of the throne turns to its right and chapter recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the To commemorate her long search for her daughter, Demeter went into the city of Eleusis. policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. Initiates repeat: I am ready. We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while Third, live to benefit others. Initiation Ceremony Iris speaks. 3. The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. On the other as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. These are to be Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind is the responsibility of each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. Watch full episodes and live stream OWN whenever and wherever you want. The circle continues to move in a "The Song of the Third Golden Key." girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations As season follows season, fresh wheat must be-corded in the The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while Hebe and Hestia leave their places after Admete All nature is organized

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