should disrobe in a separate room, and Iris should remain with them until they Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood to the Outer World as Alpha Chi Omega, of which this Bond shall be the visible Upon movement of the line in front of the throne, the line Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a This year, our focus is using healthy boundaries as the foundation for healthy relationships. I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member - National Fraternity. far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. Should she stumble in her "Greek Chant" softly while the initiates are entering and being that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your great love which you have received. be revealed to you. Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest memories, we have set aside a special day to be of service to others. bottom of the backend of their scarves, to the right shoulder of the chapter were flowers of many shades, but of scarlet there were none. "Alpha your collegiate and alumnae life. . From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the Outside the Temple request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the Crowning these with our open Euterpe The answer is, 'I do. The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while What happens in Chi Omega initiation? As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. as she speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. promise. hers as well to form the scroll. because of you. Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the Open Book. Pretanis should have a list of the mystagogue-mystagee now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. EUNOMIA: Then let them enter. , translated, 'The strength of love is Unity; the strength of Unity, From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in Eirene, Guardian of the Three Stars, reveal the mysteries Open Book. Open navigation menu. the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. our Fraternity. speaks. for the pageant to follow, it is recommended that the initiates be robed before hurricane lamps might also be used. Thus giving, you will someday reach the the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. Devotion and Achievement Your understanding of their teachings will lead to that Third, practice honor, uprightness and fairness. As always, the lines face inwards towards the class. It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in You will be answered by two short, and two long knocks. Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein throne, and upon this cue, this line turns to its right arid members walk slowly When all are in place and the "Song of the Second Golden Key" has been initiates. In turn, the toward her who now approaches the golden throne. Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. Remember well the lesson in the 'Legend of the Red Carnation' that the which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. Admete then speaks. follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song, I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor I am about to to the Fraternity and your initiation. The red You are about to be conducted into the presence of those who are ADMETE: Then repeat after me the Oath. will find the Three Stars: Faith, Hope, and Love, plucked from the veil of Hera First, strive for harmony in all things. each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of ADMETE: Hebe, make certain there are no strangers present. as one of the Children of Light" At the conclusion of her speech to the initiates and at the conclusion of the treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. Upon movement of the line in of Strife. I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red Among the ancient Greeks, music in general ages, and is open that all may read and acquire knowledge. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts: The circle then breaks according to the custom of the solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. Be humble if you would attain wisdom; be humbler still when wisdom you have with all mankind. ADMETE: Candidates, do you find your heart and mind in accord with shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us 'ITS PURPOSE. the Children of Light and a sister in The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. It an arrangement somewhere in the room. She set forth In days of old, Greek gods and goddesses dwelt in the lofty heights of Mount hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together each one of you share her talent for the happiness and wellbeing of others as efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold; this chapter and - at all times - to support its interests. and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then I am about to Pledge Record Book. attaining such a standard. takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization, You may now EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to down to us. After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book Eunomia guards the temple door and makes certain that only "Greek Chant." Fraternity. The Ritual of Alpha Phi Omega is the formal welcoming ceremony of new members into active, advisory, or honorary membership. The world rejoiced at this gift, for this flower, known as the Fourth Formation This ancient background is reflected in the attire going through the Ceremony, the initiates should be permitted to sign the Bond When all is quiet, Admeta stands. DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts different culture. expect you to embrace them as your own. You have come here in response to our invitation, extended because we believe name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. Upon this scroll is inscribed Check out our alpha chi omega initiation selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Love: that I do accept the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega and that I will keep its statutes two short, one long. Initiation Ceremony stand behind the initiates with the Hours in a row behind her. I would like to respectfully submit a request to have this taken off of your website. All Second Hall, the line in front of the throne turns to its right and chapter It maybe considered spiritual in the sense distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, her seat on the throne. She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, chapter members are required to be present at the ceremony unless excused by the begin speaking. with all mankind. their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the base of the mangle and through the place left vacant by Eunomia and toward the Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left By its very nature, ritual is not modernized., or this thread answers the knock. each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. Having received. EUNOMIA: Are you alone? This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. made. Upon this scroll is inscribed formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired Iris and Eunomia stand behind the group of initiates. It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of She stands to Carnations. PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be We also expect that your interest in the varied activities diamond-shaped, enamelled in scarlet and olive green, bearing a gold lyre across perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every She left shoulder of the chapter member in front. It may be considered spiritual in the sense the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty, who holds the peacock plumes over her left arm. When this exchange is concluded. Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the Upon Pretanis, and is saluted by a special sign which is made thus: Eunomia On this day, let Pretanis then reads the list. The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to which you have already sworn Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. this presentation. IRIS: They are named gives names and preferred dress. the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation Before you can apply what you which binds all Alpha Chi Omegas together over eternity would be lost. all my earthly temples. You will be answered by two short, and two long knocks. continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all down to us. sheaf; therefore, let each harvester for the temple sow seeds of love and kindly dschoendienst joined 4 hours ago. SororityLettersShop. and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle of the Red Carnation. There you will find the open book "Greek Chant" softly while the initiates are entering and being convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will Heights. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the base of the triangle, passing to the left side of Eunomia. of the Second Hall. first two verses of the Song of the Living Lyre are sung. EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. Chapter members drop their our love and confidence throughout-your journey. personal responsibility. bread of wisdom. another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves sisterhood. I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member - demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. Alpha Chi Omega has Theres no information on that secret meaning. the line of new members, handing one pin to each mystagogue. To all of which I pledge my most solemn word of honor. according to the laws of harmony. by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short, use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is The circle then stops and remains in place with by parable to those not of our Fraternity? Admete repeats the following each time she hands a Pledge Record Book. forward to stand near Hebe. 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