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| '''Order of the Amaranth''' is a Masonic-affiliated organization. It is similar to the ] in many ways. In fact, at one time Amaranth was to Eastern Star what Master Mason is to Fellow Craft/Entered Apprentice in a Masonic Lodge, but in 1921 this relationship ceased. Like Eastern Star, members of the Order must be age 18 and older, men must be Master Masons and women must have specific relationships with Masons. These relationships are: Wives, Mothers, Daughters, Granddaughters, Step-daughters, Legally adopted daughters, Widows, Sisters, Half-sisters, Nieces, Grand nieces, ,Aunts, Great-granddaughters, Grandmothers, or have been active members of the International Order of Rainbow for Girls or the International Order of Jobs Daughters for more than 3 years and come recommended by a Master Mason. | |||
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| Amaranth was based on Queen Christina of Sweden's court, which is why the executive officer, which must be female, is called Royal Matron, and the man that sits on her left Royal Patron. | |||
| ⚫ | The extent of its Charitable Work and overall Benevolence is limited only by the opportunities that exist, and the ability to secure adequate funding. Its Philanthropic project is the Amaranth Diabetes Foundation. The flag of the appropriate country is prominently displayed at all meetings creating a strong sentiment of patriotism and devotion to the respective land that we love. | ||
| ⚫ | In the Order's teachings, the members are emphatically reminded of their duties to God, to their country and to their fellow beings. They are urged to portray, by precept and example, their belief in the "Golden Rule" and by conforming to the virtues inherent in TRUTH, FAITH, WISDOM and CHARITY they can prove to others the goodness promulgated by the Order. | ||
| Conspicuously upon the Altar is placed the Holy Bible, the inspired word of God. Its divine truths send forth its sacred luster to all parts of the globe and is used among us as a symbol of the will of God. It reminds us of the omnipresence of the "Almighty" overshadowing us with His Divine Love and dispensing His blessings among us. | |||
| The officers of a Court are: | |||
| * Royal Matron - presiding officer | |||
| * Royal Patron - enforces the rules of the order | |||
| * Associate Matron - assumes the duties of the Royal Matron in the absence of that officer | |||
| * Associate Patron - assumes the duties of the Royal Patron in the absence of that officer | |||
| * Secretary | |||
| * Treasurer | |||
| * Conductress | |||
| * Associate Conductress | |||
| * Chaplain - leads the Court in prayer | |||
| * Historian | |||
| * Marshall in the Easter | |||
| * Marshall in the West | |||
| * Organist | |||
| * Truth | |||
| * Faith | |||
| * Wisdom | |||
| * Charity | |||
| * Standard Bearer | |||
| * Trustee | |||
| * Warder - Sits next to the door inside the meeting room, to make sure those that enter the court room are members of the Order. | |||
| * Sentinel - Sits next to the door outside the court room, to make sure those that wish to enter are members of the Order. | |||
| ⚫ | The extent of its Charitable Work and overall Benevolence is limited only by the opportunities that exist, and the ability to secure adequate funding. Its Philanthropic project is the Amaranth Diabetes Foundation. The flag of the appropriate country is prominently displayed at all meetings creating a strong sentiment of patriotism and devotion to the respective land that we love. | ||
| ==External links== | |||
| The leaves of the Amaranth plant (like the "Laurel") is indicative of distinction and honor, and when formed into the "Amaranthine Wreath" with its never ending circle, is typical of the bond of fraternal friendship which encircles our beloved order, and which has a central place upon our Standard (Ceremonial Flag), surrounding the "Crown and Sword". | |||
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Revision as of 21:06, 19 July 2005
Order of the Amaranth is a Masonic-affiliated organization. It is similar to the Order of the Eastern Star in many ways. In fact, at one time Amaranth was to Eastern Star what Master Mason is to Fellow Craft/Entered Apprentice in a Masonic Lodge, but in 1921 this relationship ceased. Like Eastern Star, members of the Order must be age 18 and older, men must be Master Masons and women must have specific relationships with Masons. These relationships are: Wives, Mothers, Daughters, Granddaughters, Step-daughters, Legally adopted daughters, Widows, Sisters, Half-sisters, Nieces, Grand nieces, ,Aunts, Great-granddaughters, Grandmothers, or have been active members of the International Order of Rainbow for Girls or the International Order of Jobs Daughters for more than 3 years and come recommended by a Master Mason.
Amaranth was based on Queen Christina of Sweden's court, which is why the executive officer, which must be female, is called Royal Matron, and the man that sits on her left Royal Patron.
In the Order's teachings, the members are emphatically reminded of their duties to God, to their country and to their fellow beings. They are urged to portray, by precept and example, their belief in the "Golden Rule" and by conforming to the virtues inherent in TRUTH, FAITH, WISDOM and CHARITY they can prove to others the goodness promulgated by the Order.
The officers of a Court are:
- Royal Matron - presiding officer
- Royal Patron - enforces the rules of the order
- Associate Matron - assumes the duties of the Royal Matron in the absence of that officer
- Associate Patron - assumes the duties of the Royal Patron in the absence of that officer
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Conductress
- Associate Conductress
- Chaplain - leads the Court in prayer
- Historian
- Marshall in the Easter
- Marshall in the West
- Organist
- Truth
- Faith
- Wisdom
- Charity
- Standard Bearer
- Trustee
- Warder - Sits next to the door inside the meeting room, to make sure those that enter the court room are members of the Order.
- Sentinel - Sits next to the door outside the court room, to make sure those that wish to enter are members of the Order.
The extent of its Charitable Work and overall Benevolence is limited only by the opportunities that exist, and the ability to secure adequate funding. Its Philanthropic project is the Amaranth Diabetes Foundation. The flag of the appropriate country is prominently displayed at all meetings creating a strong sentiment of patriotism and devotion to the respective land that we love.