The first grand chapter of the order of the eastern star was organized in. It is imperative that all officers have the latest edition of the ritual, adopted by the general grand chapter, and a copy of the latest book of instruction as adopted by the grand chapter of north carolina. Manual of the order of the eastern star 1866 robert macoy. The secretary and treasurer handbook has been prepared to assist you in the performance of your important duties as secretary or as treasurer of your chapter. Robert macoy then brought out the ritual and became the originator of a. Order of the eastern star hand embroidered cotton masonic white gloves 3. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes. Duncan 1866 this book presents details of masonic initiation rituals, along with grips, passwords and regalia.
Morris was a famous masonic author who believed that women should be allowed to partake in the knowledge of freemasonry throughout the years, he conceived the idea of the order of the eastern star to allow women to become members and provide them with the opportunity to learn masonic. At a later period robert mccoy who gave to robert morris the credit of being the founder of the adoptive rite, wrote the ritual, first of the queen of the south degree, which was received by our grand chapter, in north carolina, directly from the author, by the grand patron of. Our history general grand chapter oes order of the. Two copies of the book are being provided to each chapter for your use.
The second era extended from 1866 to 1876, under the leadership of robert macoy of new york. Order of the eastern star grand chapter, oes ritual oes. These degrees centered on the lives of five biblical heroines. General history, cyclopedia and dictionary of freemasonry. The order of perfect happiness, organized in france in 1730.
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The book has been reprinted numerous times and is a common. A book of instruction, organization, government and ceremonies of order of the eastern star together with the queen of the south and administrative degree. Even though our ritual is based on heroines from the bible, the order of the eastern. People, locations, episodes african american registry. At a later period robert mccoy who gave to robert morris the credit of being the founder of the adoptive rite, wrote the ritual, first of the queen of the south degree, which was received by our grand chapter, in north carolina, directly from the author, by the grand patron of north carolina, the honorable j. He wrote an unknown number of articles for the masonic press. The order of the eastern star is easily the most popular and prestigious.
The first era extended from 1850 to 1866, under the leadership of dr. A book of instruction paperback august 27, 2016 by robert macoy author. The order of the eastern star how it started masonicfind. Robert morris, the poet laureate of freemasonry founded the order of the eastern star in 1850.
Even though our ritual is based on heroines from the bible, the order of the eastern star is clearly not a religion. Eastern star orders are an adoptive group of freemasonry and the prince hall orders historically have had a black membership. Adoptive rite ritual 1952, 1980 editions for chapters. Robert macoy author visit amazons robert macoy page. Robert macoy was born in ireland, october 4, 1816, but from the time he was four years old lived in new york city, where, at an early age, he apprenticed himself in the printing and publishing business, and continued in it for nearly forty years, first as printer and bookseller, and then as a masonic publisher. Oes classic star face cotton gloves white one size fits most order of the eastern star. It does not pretend to take the place of a religion or to serve as a substitute.
It was also in 1869 that macoy published his book a dictionary of freemasonry which was a combination of his own work and other materials. Join facebook to connect with robert d mccoy and others you may know. The books are to be passed to your successors at the end of your term. Adoptive rite ritual hardcover january 1, 1980 by robert macoy author. The order of the eastern star is a freemasonryrelated fraternal organization. Revised edition in 1980 of the original robert macoy work from which all oes rituals of today are taken. Masonic supply shop is a distributor of quality masonic supplies and regalia at competitive prices proudly serving the masonic fraternity. Robert macoy october 4, 1815 january 9, 1895 aged 79 was born in armagh, ulster county, ireland, but moved to the united states at the age of 4 months. Macoy publishing masonic supply co inc richmond, virginia. This is the oldest sororitybased black womens organization in america. The order of the amaranth is a gem of masonry, for its structure, its ritual, its principals, being of a masonic family origin, are all a beautiful expansion of the basic structures, rituals, and principals of our ancient and wonderful masonic order, which has existed for centuries.
Additional copies may be purchased through the grand chapter office. The grand chapter of minnesota, order of the eastern star, is a growing fraternal organization of women and men within the fraternal family of masonry, whose members are dedicated to charity, truth and lovingkindness. Containing an elaborate account of the rise and progress of freemasonry and its kindred associationsancient and modern. Robert macoy books list of books by author robert macoy. Prince hall order of the eastern star organizations are fraternal groups to which both men and women may belong. See all books authored by robert macoy, including a dictionary of freemasonry, and macoys worshipful masters assistant, and more on. It is nevills third published novel and was followed by his 2012 work last days. For this reason, morris is considered to be the father of the oes. Hence, it cannot be said that they were actually orders of the eastern star, regardless of the ritual derivation. A pocket companion for the initiated containing the rituals of freemasonry, embraced in the degrees of the lodge, chapter and encampment embellished with upwards of three hundred engravings. That in use in 1874 was revised and materially altered in 1875, so that previous editions were useless when the later was used, and, in 1876, he robert macoy issued another differing still more from previous ones. He held many other important positions with the fraternity.
The second point of the order of the eastern star is ruth, the widow from the book of ruth. So the work was turned over to brother macoy, and rob morris had him installed as supreme grand patron of the adoptive rite eastern star. Adoptive rite ritual order of eastern star 1952, book. Instruction, organization, government and ceremonies of order of the eastern star, queen of the south, administrative degree by robert macoy. History minnesota grand chapter, order of the eastern star. Order of the eastern star grand chapter, oes oes standard ritual oes part one. Masonic formulas and rituals albert pike, thing 1, freemasonry, books. Masons, we obligate ourselves by our book of the work to adhere to the. Masonic book club and illinois lodge research, 1989. Robert mccoy who came onboard in 1860 and wrote the rituals of the order as they exist today. The book must be kept uptodate as new pages are provided.
In 1865, robert macoy of new york, using the rosary of the eastern star as a basis, together with various rituals and other publications of morris, and with the latters aid, issued a manual of the order of the eastern star, styling himself, national grand secre. Robert macoy, who took over the planning and organization of the order of the eastern star. Macoy has over 10,000 items serving freemasonry including prince hall and york rite. Robert mccoy joined in 1860 and wrote the rituals of.
Adoptive rite ritual of chapters of the order of the. Masonic erituals oes order of the eastern star queen of the south ritual. The order of the amaranth means many things to many people. He was a prominent freemason, and was instrumental in the founding of the order of the eastern star and the order of the amaranth. He also founded what may be the largest masonic publishing, regalia, and supply house currently active. Rob morris was born robert williams peckham on august 31, 1818 near boston, massachusetts. The third era extends from 1876, when the general grand chapter, order. And so it was one hundred years after the founding of the first black lodge of free and accepted masons, queen. Adoptive rite ritual of chapters of the order of the eastern star 9780766126862.
The history of the order of the eastern star is divided into three eras. The book has been reprinted numerous times and is a. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. It is a school for the practice of selfcontrol, good manners, and all of the virtues and graces. The book was first released in the united kingdom on 7 october 2011 through pan macmillan and was released in the united states on 14 february 2012 through macmillan imprint st. They adhere to a philosophy of service based on faith and biblical teachings, if not religion. The masonic manual by robert macoy table of contents. Crafter of masonic jewels massachusetts freemasons. These rituals are codified in ritual texts, many of which are available through the usccb. Regardless of the of the official date, the ritual that macoy developed is the basis of all of the ritual for the order of the eastern star. Our ritual is not easily traced to its origin in all of time. Grand chapter order of the eastern star installation.
Robert mccoy who came onboard in 1860 and wrote the rituals of the order as they exist. It should be appreciated that the member has the responsibilities of. On this date in 1874, the order of the eastern star was created. In 1866, morris handed over the organization of the eastern star to robert macoy, who developed the rituals and degrees and published ritual of the order of the eastern star in 1868.
The first subordinate chapter of oes to be organized among african americans was queen esther chapter no. The eastern star the evolution from a rite to an order by. We know of the ritualistic work in the order as early as 1850, but we credit the founder, rob morris and robert macoy as the fathers of our modern ritual. One hundred years had elapsed since the first poet laureate, robert burns, had.
Masonic manual a pocket companion for the initiated. Pyramid fezlapel pins gold or silver with clutch pins on back shrine pyramid gloves. Macoy publishing has masonic rings, masonic aprons, masonic books plus order of eastern star fez, sashes, and scottish rite items and shrine fez. Even though a manual of the order of the eastern star was published by robert macoy in 1865, the order had not yet been formed. Robert macoy prevailed upon him to turn the work over for ritualizing and making suitable for chapter work. Adoptive rite ritual 1952, 1980 editions for chapters under. Oes history grand chapter vt oes grand chapter of vermont. In 1868, morris passed his mantle on to robert mccoy, a fellow mason.
The ritual is the winner of the 2012 august derleth award. The order of the eastern star oes was established not too long ago in the late 1800s by robert morris. Written in the 19th century, duncans ritual, as it is known, has been republished numerous times. What 2 men are associated with the establishment of o. Morris a well known and respected masonic author who traveled far and wide felt that it was a shame that all the good in masonry was confined to men alone. Adoptive rite ritual by robert macoy, 1998, macoy pub. Ritual books sacraments are enacted through liturgical rituals that consist of sacred symbols, words, and actions through which we encounter jesus christ. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. When his father died in 1825 he was placed in a foster home and took the name of one of his foster parents, john morris. The ritual is a 2011 british horror novel by adam nevill. History of order of the eastern star general grand chapter. Things a prince hall order of eastern star should know.
Star and five women characters from the bible as key ritual features as the initiate. The masonic manual a pocket companion for the initiated by. Manual of the order of the eastern star 1866 robert. Robert macoy 33 18151895, author of the book of the lodge, and true masonic guide, was past deputy grand master of new york and nova scotia, past grand secretary of new york, grand recorder of the grand commandery of new york. The order of the eastern star begins african american registry. Relatives may include the immediate wives, mothers, sisters, widows or further removed, such as granddaughters, stepmothers, stepsisters or halfsisters, nieces, daughtersinlaw and grandmothers. Members of eastern star must be at least 18 years of age and must be master masons in good standing or females related to the same. Adoptive rite ritual order of eastern star 1952, book, syllabus, macoy, masonic. What was the name of the 1st secret society imitating masonry. The ritualistic work of the oes was first discussed in a ritual called a. He wrote the rituals of the order as they exist today. Things a prince hall order of eastern star should know synonym. Children two years of age or over shall not be permitted to attend meetings or rehearsals. The eastern star the evolution from a rite to an order.
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