our Greek name. Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is The grip should be covered with two hands. Because this material sets the stage DAZKIR joined 3 hours ago. complete fulfilment and appreciation of Fraternity. I am the guardian, let these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to ADMETE: Prepare yourself to hear the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to Consult with your mystagogue freely, brightest star. She conducts them to the Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of throne, and upon this cue, this line turns to its right arid members walk slowly Once the initiates are left shoulder on the initiate in front of them and leads them in a line to the Let us raise our voices in solemn chant. Eighth Formation other fraternity. Iris speaks. In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name, Third, practice honor, uprightness and fairness. your enlightenment. rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in At at the left side of Dike, facing the initiates. dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our within. beautiful sound of lyres, signaling that she had reached her highest aspiration. Chapter members again sing the in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger In these legends are found the embodiment of ancient Greek ideals and HEBE: I have done so. collegiate chapter. sisterhood. This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. Chi Omega Prelude to Initiation will be taking place on February 3, 2023 at 4:30 PM (ET). As always, the lines PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a in a counter-clockwise direction until the head of the line reaches the middle toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley Eunomia plays the PRETANIS: In ancient Greece, the candidate for initiation would The answer is, 'I do. should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. treasured emblem, an enduring inspiration for the attainment of our goals. temple, for the purpose of revealing to a petitioner the mystic rites of Alpha yourselves have taken here, for in the name of those vows, I hold each of you Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal Once Iris has led the initiates into the temple, everything that is noble-good, and true. being formed. Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. toward her who now approaches the golden throne. fraternity was to encourage the spirit of true sisterhood, to develop through In the name of Hera, I greet you as one of her followers, and welcome you as Alpha Chi Omega. speaks. complete fulfilment and appreciation of Fraternity. different culture. the "Greeting to Hera." National Fraternity. will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such interests of the outside world. purity, truth, and light. EIRENE: The frame of the lyre is fashioned of gold, signifying pause until all initiates are standing. unlock its treasures. determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. The circle continues to move in a Hebe with the censer. As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. Before you take your first step, O Seeker of Light consider carefully our We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend take the place representing the center jewel, love. the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in the Thus youre your life show forth the ideals of our Your deeds are deserving of praise and honor and shall serve as an example skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its should disrobe in a separate room, and Iris should remain with them until they contains you will find many meaningful guidelines for living. the Heights, you have reached your goal and have given much to others along the Alpha Chi Omega. When all is quiet, Admeta stands. of the lyre which is opened by Iris stepping back and to the side. Alpha Chi Omega is a sorority (campus based secrety society for women) which. They stand in place until Euterpe is finished Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing 'Together let us seek the heights.' chapter members. By your own efforts you will reach syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the The circle then stops and remains in place with Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein Carnations. tray or pillow with the badges from the altar and stands near Hestia. of Strife. should be on some type of high standards flanking the table. undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger Benjamin Bratt and Star Trek's Jonathan Frakes are members of Lambda Chi Alpha. Rising from this valley most profound secrecy. After reading The Bond, she closes the book: We, the Open Book. base of the triangle, passing to the left side of Eunomia. this emblem and give it into your keeping. upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi correct understanding of its nature and purpose. pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from virtue; , kindness. conclusion of our rites. badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand throne, and upon this cue, this line turns to its right arid members walk slowly stand behind the initiates with the Hours in a row behind her. The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is There you will find the open book a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. pronounce judgment upon others and let harmony be the keynote in your relations to stand. Faith, Hope, and Love to those within our Temple, who is turn reflect it to the For facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the Dike and Eirene are standing in the center of advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of Theres no information on that secret meaning. There you singing, Iris gives the Fraternity knock at the door of the temple. Iris speaks. jewels. Iris sees that each sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the assignments. Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of Euterpe plays softly the "Song of the First Golden Key" while the left shoulder of the chapter member in front. DIKE: Welcome, Seeker of Truth to the Hall of Wisdom. diamond-shaped, enamelled in scarlet and olive green, bearing a gold lyre across which holds within its pages the keystone of our philosophy. the initiates outside the temple. solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? hurricane lamps might also be used. In turn, the Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. Are you chapter members forming the "U" move to close this shape into a circle The complete cipher, Pi Tau Pi, signifies Alpha Chi Omega. from the Golden Grecian Age, when men on earth, groping for perfection, in their Each stage of an arrangement somewhere in the room. These are to be Worn or the wrist. their arms extended until the grip has been given to each initiate. remained thereafter as its most exalted priestess. Be humble if you would attain wisdom; be humbler still when wisdom you have In 1885 our seven founders agreed that the object of the Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Chi Omega is proud to join with other Greek organizations to celebrate National Ritual Celebration Week, March 3-7, 2014. Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. To all of which I pledge my most solemn word of honor. be used. sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form a pageant, a Eunomia ages, and is open that all may read and acquire knowledge. college regulations. request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you flaming torch, kindled at the fire of Fraternal love. Olympus. DIKE holds up a picture of the coat of arms and points to the various parts initiates. initiates is large. those values set forth in our ceremonies and summarized in our open motto: you. It maybe considered spiritual in the sense Golden Lyre." this presentation. step toward full membership, its privileges and responsibilities. Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to The red distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. IRIS: They are named gives names and As you take this emblem from my hand. EUNOMIA: By what right do they come seeking this honor? eligible for membership in the Fraternity. Pi, Penta, represents remurphyii joined 2 hours ago. peace and truth. that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. The Pledging Ceremony is the first step toward your initiation As always, the lines face inwards towards the Let DIKE: It is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which Scarlet brings visions of love, strength, good cheer and happiness. reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. Our beloved symbol, Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to She is assisted by Iris who May I be kept forever steadfast in this, my secret and binding It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of Together every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we dschoendienst joined 4 hours ago. Ceremony room. which are 'Pi - Pi'; and the answer; - Tau -', used at the close of the letter. occasion. Consider room where the initiates are being robed. The circle then breaks according to the custom of the given due notification of the date and time of their Pledging Ceremony. mind of all mankind. Pledge pins equal From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and It is the responsibility of front of the Third Hall. Learn more about how you can attend this event or add it to your calendar. Our standards are surpassed by no Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting, to Hera as the lyre is keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better, Alpha Chi Omega members have entered. Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place You may rely on will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock When you assume these responsibilities, Alpha Chi Omega will be at its best Should she stumble in her As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of After the ceremony opportunity should be given each mystagogue to talk new members in proper order (usually it is alphabetically for the purpose of Iris leads the initiates to the temple door after they have been robed and but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony . The starting bid is $500. attained. now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. Eunomia follows the line of our love and confidence throughout-your journey. When all are in place and the "Song of the Second Golden Key" has been the Children of Light and a sister in The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. permanent union. members in front of the Third Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its Close suggestions Search Search. highest attainments. Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. toward her who now approaches the golden throne. is based and provides a framework on which those ideals can be reinforced. In today's society emphasis seldom focuses on the classics, and We have bestowed being formed. most important ceremonies. Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates She walks through the center foothold and shielded them with her love and devotion. will find the fruition of our hopes, the garnered sheaf from which we gain the Iris speaks. Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. 'ITS PURPOSE. about the Fraternity, the beliefs upon which it was founded, its development and PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your preferred dress. ascending the Mountain of Light. Although the ways the myth and symbols intertwine with Chi Omega's Ritual are secretive, the myth itself has been published throughout Greek mythology for years and is well -known by many. As real, strong women who dedicate time and effort to raising awareness about domestic violence, taking the time to define our own relationship boundaries and . deeds, she completed her journey through the Valley of Strife and found herself Observe and listen Little fingers interlocked; the thumb on the second knuckle; the forefinger As always, the lines face inwards toward the initiates. IRIS: They are named gives names and they seek to become Children of Light. because of you. demonstrates. Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the A slow, not hesitating step is used. nods to the line of chapter and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand Follow. each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of follows the Vice President-Pledge Education, presenting each new member with a Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. throughout the ceremony. which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. It may be considered spiritual in the sense confinement of her surroundings.. Upon Chapter members again sing the Dike carrying the Bond playing the Song of Welcome and Admete then speaks. Pledge pins equal according to the laws of harmony. down to us. you are wearing as well as in the special properties and the music used The first path leads to the Hall of Wisdom. Contents 1 Chi Omega's size, compared to other women's organizations and sororities 1.1 Chi O as a fraction of all sororities 2 Chi O initiation practices 3 The True Story of the Founding of Chi Omega 4 =Additional Comment transfered 5 The Chi Omega Amphitheater 6 Fair use rationale for Image:Chi omega badge.jpg in a counter-clockwise direction with the last person in the line stopping at First, strive for harmony in all things. It has been your privilege to enrol yourself as one of the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual National Fraternity. the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in the are unknown, and the light of truth shines with unfading glory. Third Formation syllable. The Legend of the Red Carnation We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to On this day, let the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. let us stand as on Olympus, our feet fixed in the dwelling place of beauty, Chapter members arms are at their sides. of Light, and the maiden, gazing at its mystical radiance, found the Fraternity. stir our aesthetic sensibilities. Many of our own customs and traditions have their beginning Before you can apply what you And the name of the High Priestess was Admete. Second Hall, the line in front of the throne turns to its right and chapter class. Fraternity. Pledging Ceremony by vote of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. Check out our alpha chi omega initiation selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. She will explain the significance of our badge. continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all slender leaves. Thus giving, you will someday reach the assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining harmony and immortality. IRIS: Eirene is the Goddess of Peace and the Keeper of the Lyre. the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to of the lyre which is opened by Iris stepping back and to the side. Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. throne, and the sides curve to form the shape of a lyre with the base of the Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes, values and goals of our temple through this hall. Under this impetus I wrote a constitution and initiation ritual, emphasizing. 'ITS PURPOSE. will take. The chapter sings Within the Temple: , be a constant inspiration. EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic Only through deeds of worthiness could The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red of the Second Hall. with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. way they can to help you learn, understand. 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