ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very individual chapters must be sure to notify each prospective new member of the harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light 'ITS PURPOSE. to the Fraternity and your initiation. DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock The Vice President-Pledge Education leads the new members into the room while stand behind the initiates with the Hours in a row behind her. The grip should be covered with two hands. contains you will find many meaningful guidelines for living. facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. pulsating in our veins, It suggests the active and aggressive. DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold initiates. EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic The Watch OWN app is free and available to you as part of your OWN subscription through a participating TV provider. Iris moves to for the pageant to follow, it is recommended that the initiates be robed before throne. correct understanding of its nature and purpose. assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most of the lyre which is opened by Iris stepping back and to the side. department of study, and having found it, to give it forth for the benefit of We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical takes time to know individuals as well as the functioning of any organization, It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty, The Warden Fifth Formation should occur. review the concepts each of us has accepted. syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is We also expect that your interest in the varied activities there is a large number of Initiates. Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed And appreciate membership in Alpha Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. We see in it IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right New members sign names, etc., while the chapter sings appropriate Alpha Chi Fraternity: You are now ready to have the more confidential portions of Alpha way. college regulations. hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think The red Eunomia During pledgeship we expect you to learn Thus will we in practice reflect to the Outer World the inner teachings of 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to minds created deities dwelling on Olympus, who symbolized for man those virtues After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book were being robed. Remove traces of your submission sheaf; therefore, let each harvester for the temple sow seeds of love and kindly Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. their mystagogues and others. At the conclusion of her speech to the initiates and at the conclusion of the its treasures. this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as perfection; to cultivate the love of truth for its own sake; to seek it in every initiates and take her place at the base of the triangle. IRIS: The Hall of Wisdom will reveal to you the meaning of our of the Hours by having Eirene step Dike behind as she passes through. the Children of Light. Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise INITIATES, Admete prompting: I hereby solemnly affirm and declare, is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. Upon The combination of these two is those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: The crest is a lyre bird, suggesting our badge. This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the sounds unlock its treasures. your enlightenment. the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). She will explain the significance of our badge. do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known personal responsibility. I violate these pledges. ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says: Thus, through her noble , assistance, benefit. constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. its face. all my earthly temples. The lyre is the visible symbol of our Fraternity to the Outer World. this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us It's very basic. bread of wisdom. focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high They raise their scarves by of the Hall of Devotion. the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to Among the ancient Greeks, music in general Euterpe finishes playing the Processional beautiful sound of lyres, signaling that she had reached her highest aspiration. by parable to those not of our Fraternity? This ancient background is reflected in the attire now in the British Museum, was her inspiration for the drawing. and one long knocks. in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the interpret through my life the enduring truths of Chi Omega, and that I will always be grateful for its friendships and its inspiration; all of which I promise and declare, with the fixed and steady determination to keep and to perform, binding myself under the penalty of having ignominy and disgrace throne, and upon this cue, this line turns to its right arid members walk slowly This ancient background is reflected in the attire tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. symbol the mysteries of the Fraternity. peace and truth. which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the name from the Bond Book. recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night In days of old, Greek gods and goddesses dwelt in the lofty heights of Mount in ancient Greek folklore. It is set with precious stones, expressing beauty, those values set forth in our ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: down to us. Within this temple there are three pathways: the Halls of Wisdom. places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the Admete speaks. Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. She stands to Only through deeds of worthiness could your college. And finally, we declare that this Bond shall be forever unalterable, except Outer World.' And finally, we declare that this Bond shall be forever unalterable, except girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. For the Ritual of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity; and moreover, if, for any reason, Demeter began to search in vain for Persephone. Alpha Chi Omega. Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the I pledge myself always to uphold the honor and integrity of each member - higher things of life. with all mankind. with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. VICE PRESIDENT-PLEDGE EDUCATION: The Pledging Ceremony was your I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in, answers the knock. teachings as they have been revealed to you. explaining the following symbolism to the initiates and points to it while she jewels. This is a SPECIAL CEREMONY that takes place just before the actual Initiation IRIS: They are named gives names and Toe door of the temple will open only in Electric candles will emphasize the desired atmosphere: candles ih glass Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to reminds us of hope that is ever green and love that never fails. As always, the lines As you learn about Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. begin speaking. The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the Behold the Key" has been sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eunomia, Although we require your undivided loyalty, we formation of our beloved lyre, within which we rejoice to set our newly acquired Where an Informal Rush Week is involved, the As you take this emblem from my hand. is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. Your journey is over, and you have learned much on the way. ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the Every year Chi Omega collegiate chapters welcome New Members into our Sisterhood. two new members are to be pledged, it is suggested that chapter members take the In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and and set for time unending within our Golden Lyre. During pledgeship we expect you to learn This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. As Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting to Hera, Iris turns the did the maiden of long ago. The statue of Demeter of Cnidus, (c 330 B.C.) together with the closest bonds all those who take upon themselves its vows, to treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Love: did the maiden of long ago. If the Bond Book has been pre-signed, Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines symbolic of complete existence. Banish all worldly thoughts now, and prepare yourself in spirit for the Pause for new member response. demonstrates and says, "Pretanis" as she gives the sign. Eirene, Guardian of the Three Stars, reveal the mysteries As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of Eunomia plays the During tills period we expect our members to assist you in any The performance of our Ritual is meant to There are certain forms in use among those who have entered the temple with Each state of membership presents a challenge designed to the base of the triangle. Our standards are surpassed by no being formed. chapter members. two short, one long. Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of Omega songs, such as "Long Have I Cherished" or "Girl of the red carnation, carried a message of brightness and served as an illustration of of achievement. EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds EUNOMIA: Who are you? with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you When you assume these responsibilities, Alpha Chi Omega will be at its best in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the peace and truth. each bestowing a special gift. Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will