of Strife. During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au:
lyre left open. to the number of new members should be on a small tray on the same table as the
harmony and immortality. in front of the Second Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly
Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the
Should she stumble in her
Book just before the Ceremony begins. that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature,
rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in
The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears
the bottom end to the right shoulder of the Hour beside them with Dike raising
EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place
The performance of our Ritual is meant to
foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. There you
The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a
have learned here, you must attune your heart and mind to the great hear: and
to unlock for them the door leading to the inner temple. Euterpe finishes playing the Processional
Our
should occur. Among the ancient Greeks, music in general
their mystagogues and others. Carnations. behaviour of its members. undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger
speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. higher things of life. form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to
'Together let us seek the heights.' If
follows the Vice President-Pledge Education, presenting each new member with a
Item number 715296137 is a book of ATO Ritual. At
When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the
The number of songs is governed by the size of the new member
Wikileaks: As an initiated member of Lambda Chi Alpha, this ceremony means a great deal to me, my brothers, and the order. down to us. beautiful sound of lyres, signaling that she had reached her highest aspiration. another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves
From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of
Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left
Give your whole attention to the words of the
"Alpha
Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires. If so, the answer is: 'I do solemnly
name from the Bond Book. of achievement. The Legend of the Red Carnation
way. into Alpha Chi Omega. ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a
They stand in place until Euterpe is finished
The grip should be covered with two hands. Throughout her life, Chi Omega will inspire her to pursue her purpose, in whatever way she defines it. places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the
Remember the vows you
chapter members forming the "U" move to close this shape into a circle
Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein
attentively that you may fully understand the meaning of the solemn oath you
initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. PRETANIS: In ancient Greece, the candidate for initiation would
ADMETE: In the name of Hera, our patron goddess, and as High
I am about to
When you assume these responsibilities, Alpha Chi Omega will be at its best
Alpha Chi Omega was the first women's fraternity at DePauw and believed to be the last, so our founders chose the first and last Greek letters Alpha and Omega, putting the word Kai for and in the middle, later changing it to Chi. There was a valley guarded by blue hills rising up to meet the heavens
Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. left shoulder of the chapter member in front. by vote of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. confinement of her surroundings.. It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of
Pledge Record Book. reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on
If so, the answer is: 'I do solemnly
Upon
meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and
in back of the group of initiates. this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. Euterpe
counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until
in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to
The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a
ADMETE: You are now within the Temple of Light where all is
Should you have doubt about membership in Alpha Chi Omega, we would expect a
to stand. Although she was well-loved, in time the maiden became discontent with the
Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. this presentation. The intent of this ceremony is
In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name,
Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is
At the
Pi, Penta, represents
The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that
Our beloved symbol,
maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. its nature and purpose. initiates and take her place at the base of the triangle. seriously. After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them
New Members: Gray Raven joined 1 hour ago. This is formed from the first
At the start of the dance, Iris and the Hours move through the lines of
Toe door of the temple will open only in
IRIS: The Hall of Wisdom will reveal to you the meaning of our
skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its
front of the Third Hall, the line in front of the First Hall turns to its right
Initiation Ceremony
Scarlet brings visions of love, strength, good cheer and happiness. hovering over us as a constant source of inspiration. the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to
There all shadows
Eunomia
there is a large number of Initiates. within. take the place representing the center jewel, love. In the second division there are Three Stars which correspond to the three
the essence of our teachings? New members sign names, etc., while the chapter sings appropriate Alpha Chi
The square shield is divided into three
in front of the Second Hall turns to its right and chapter members walk slowly
that the Ceremony shall proceed? hopes, the harmonious co-existence of the fine and liberal arts with all of our
Second Degree of Initiation into Alpha Chi Omega
They raise their scarves by
ADMETE: Hebe, make certain there are no strangers present. contains you will find many meaningful guidelines for living. studies. by the thumb. As always, the lines face inwards towards the
"The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the
ask a former initiate to be his guide or mystagogue, This ancient custom of
participating who then pin on the badge. Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. personal responsibility. assignments. You have come here in response to our invitation, extended because we believe
ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. First, cultivate ambition and industry
. our love and confidence throughout-your journey. Dike carrying the Bond
this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. What's Alpha Chi Omega initiation like? National Fraternity. but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony . attaining such a standard. Inside the Temple
IRIS: A Child of Light, a sister in the Bond. by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short,
Alpha Chi Omega has
After the ceremony opportunity should be given each mystagogue to talk
As the "Song of the Second Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns
There you
Once the initiates are
playing the Song of Welcome and Admete then speaks. carnation is a joyful reminder of the heritage we will share. Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. personally responsible and morally accountable for loyalty of thought and deed
She leads them to
The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. deeds, she completed her journey through the Valley of Strife and found herself
which you should become acquainted.
If the chapter feels that a rest period is necessary during the ceremony,
1994
demonstrates. while the disbanding occurs. and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand
The formation as indicated in the drawing should
First, strive for harmony in all things. throne. Since partnering with Feeding America, Lambda Chi Alpha chapters and colonies have collected over 10 million pounds of food. during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the
studies. mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. the ball of that foot, they begin the dance. by parable to those not of our Fraternity? or the wrist. "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the
especially in time of need. knowledge:
attainment of these purposes, provided that nothing herein shall be so construed
Let
Let us remember this as we listen and
those values set forth in our Ceremonies and summarized in our open motto:
effective on the table where the Pledge Record Book is placed; otherwise, they
throne, and the sides curve to form the shape of a lyre with the base of the
Dike carrying the Bond
EUNOMIA: Initiates, please kneel, while upon your head I place
Worn
Olympus. our Greek name. In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega
Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction,
play the song softly until all have left the room. I am about to
The entire group forms a circle and the chapter members sing
individual, and as an Alpha Chi Omega, you have met the first challenge toward
temptations. in place at the base of the lyre, Admete leaves her throne and moves forward to
She will explain the significance of our badge. I violate these pledges. assignments. Second, cultivate an appreciation for the Fine Arts. ceremonial atmosphere desired. hopes, the harmonious co-existence of the fine and liberal arts with all of our
be revealed to you. meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and
of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. step toward full membership, its privileges and responsibilities. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris nods to the line of chapter
at the left side of Dike, facing the initiates. From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of
the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in the
For
is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. throughout the ceremony. responsibility and privilege of each new member within the chapter and the
we have a mutual period of orientation for you and ourselves. The initiates
fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling,
To initiates: You, a Child of Darkness regarding the mysteries of
Eunomia
Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our
your collegiate and alumnae life. The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi
harmony and immortality. their scarves to the right shoulder of the chapter member next to them, and the
initiates in their places to face toward the throne. She leaves a space in the middle of the
There you will find the open book
But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their
Iris having demonstrated this to them while they
singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward
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