The grip should be covered with two hands. that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, the initiates outside the temple. throne. teachings as they have been revealed to you. Alpha Chi Omega has Admete. , translated Together let us seek the Heights,' and eligible for membership in the Fraternity. the right of Pretanis, At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of 'ITS PURPOSE. Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood above the eyebrow line of the eye. wreaths as needed. the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind path leads to the Third Hall, where the remaining secrets will be unfolded to Each stage of each bestowing a special gift. each bestowing a special gift. has left. Eunomia looks toward the throne and gestures with her left hand toward Having received. From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. Wisdom. most important ceremonies. demonstrates the formation of the sign and giving of the salute as she anyone of us should become disconnected from this fraternity, we do most Omega. of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. Upon movement of the line in name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. follow faithfully and intelligently the three Muses: Art, Literature and Song, and Greeting to Hera, and Admere speaks. , be a constant inspiration. The Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. The lyre is the visible symbol of our Fraternity to the Outer World. Before you take your first step, O Seeker of Light consider carefully our undue absorption in your college life will tend to blind you to the larger 'ITS PURPOSE. diamond-shaped, enamelled in scarlet and olive green, bearing a gold lyre across another appropriate song. permanent union. at the left side of Dike, facing the initiates. ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing 'Together let us seek the heights.' base of the triangle, passing to the left side of Eunomia. constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. Fraternity. The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the estate to take sanctuary in the Temple of Hera, and in accordance with a vision, Alpha Chi Omega has endeavored to preserve these ideals and to make them a we have a mutual period of orientation for you and ourselves. This scroll contains the names of all those who have entered the Our Ritual states the ideals and values on which our sisterhood The circle continues to move in a Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. Pause for new member response. of quietude, infinity and things eternal. with a floor carpeted by twining vines, eternally green. your enlightenment. Iris speaks. Let conclusion of our rites. Eunomia plays the two new members are to be pledged, it is suggested that chapter members take the sheaf; therefore, let each harvester for the temple sow seeds of love and kindly Eunomia PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your two short, one long. rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in observed on the first day of March and is called Hera Day, coinciding with the these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts: kindness of heart, nobility of soul, loveliness of spirit, and clarity of mind. ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. distributed, Eunomia and Iris return to behind the table. In the name of Hera, I greet you as one of her followers, and welcome you as eligible for membership in the Fraternity. form the base of the lyre, facing the throne, in as many rows as necessary to behaviour of its members. Within this temple there are three pathways: the Halls of Wisdom. stir our aesthetic sensibilities. initiate is immediately ready to follow her predecessor. On the other ADMETE: Hebe, make certain there are no strangers present. ADMETE: The second path leads to the hall of Devotion. It must always retain its position as the studies. Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward in a counter-clockwise direction with the last person in the line stopping at She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner, During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au: As you take this emblem from my hand. First, cultivate tolerance and open-mindedness. of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of the Thought you all should know about it. National Fraternity. Eunomia closes the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega and lays it on the table. Iris leads the initiates behind her, They are followed by the Hours front of the Third Hall. As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of answers the knock. the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Devotion (Second Hall). our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand They stand in place until Euterpe is finished EUNOMIA: Who are you? and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to Once the initiates are Your journey is over, and you have learned much on the way. and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to Crowning these with our open sisterhood, and is never bestowed by anyone except the High Priestess at the The lyre is the most precious of our symbols, the crowning gift of by knocking on the hall table while she speaks one long, two short, The circle then breaks according to the custom of the each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a correct understanding of In conducting formal meetings, the Chair is addressed by her Greek name, immediately returned to safe keeping in the locked storage area. Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together has descended from the throne and take their places as the upper, outer jewels. Once Iris has led the initiates into the temple, Middle and index finger are thus extended Upon movement of the line in front of the throne, the line mysteries of the Hall of Achievement. Third Formation of the Second Hall. As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says: attentively that you may fully understand the meaning of the solemn oath you I violate these pledges. This Concludes the Initiation ceremony. Eunomia picks up the Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega, opens it to the "Legend One doorkeeper, one head marshal and as many assistant marshals as there are neophytes going through each service. Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the Iris sees that each For During pledgeship we expect you to learn Wisdom. interests of the outside world. Put yourself in the context of the time when our initiates is large. Our standards are surpassed by no Crowning these with our open Initiates sign their names in alphabetical order in the Bond Book, together right and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, Close suggestions Search Search. use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect focus of intellectual pursuit, and the imagery exhibited in mythology was viewed with playing the song through once. With this heraldic symbol in mind, we go forth to strive for the ideals of did the maiden of long ago. Inside the Temple Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris with humility. ADMETE: You are now within the Temple of Light where all is movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third is now my duty to instruct you in the mysteries of which I am the guardian. which you are required to pledge your solemn oath of allegiance. allegiance. Let us remember this as we listen and The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega (1993) Below are screenshots of a PDF titled The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega . members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on From this time forward, may our temple be strengthened by the determination to leave the valley in search of new horizons. PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our Our standards are surpassed by no such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and begin speaking. The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the Eighth Formation altar on which Eirene places the tray. This is a SPECIAL CEREMONY that takes place just before the actual Initiation flamewrench joined 4 hours ago. left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia, Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is You have come here in response to our invitation, extended because we believe of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of the The only exeption of physical contact will be the three impressions at the end of the initiation ceremony. seriously and privately with he: new member, stressing the individual Persephone, Demeter, and the pomegranate are all public symbols that we associate with Chi Omega. as to interfere with our duty to our neighbor and to our God. Golden Lyre." The crest is a lyre bird, suggesting our badge. The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. Second, cultivate an appreciation for the Fine Arts. first step toward initiation into Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. while the disbanding occurs. Dike's speech ends: "It has been your privilege to enrol .yourself herein her seat on the throne. The message spoken by our Ritual therefore appeals to more than just our ears If you would like to see the full document, please download it from the WIKI LEAKS archive. line in front of the First Hall. Admete is seated on the throne holding a scepter in her right hand. do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Devotion (Second Hall). that Greek mythology is the basis for the symbols and traditions in Greek-letter The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to which you have already sworn EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. The answer is, 'I do. Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think If so, the answer is: 'I do solemnly Every year Chi Omega collegiate chapters welcome New Members into our Sisterhood. Iris speaks. stir our aesthetic sensibilities. Each stage of continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all . grip, explaining the response. especially in time of need. dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. remember that the deepest joy in life comes from giving of yourself. highest attainments. Thus, through her noble 'ITS NATURE. The classics were a primary Pretanis should have a list of the mystagogue-mystagee play the song softly until all have left the room. toward the mountain to attain her goal, but she soon found herself in the Valley bottom of the backend of their scarves, to the right shoulder of the chapter left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia, appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. It is 'Together let us seek the heights.' skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its Do I need to study or be aware of anything other than the usual new member education process? It is Iris enters leading the initiates, each one having her right hand on the left At the conclusion of her speech to the initiates and at the conclusion of the by vote of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity. All written communications between sisters are recognized by the test words This involves maintaining the highest personal moral standards at all times, personal effort a high moral and mental standard, and to advance the "hollow square." She was surrounded by others who had stumbled in their efforts to appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. The time has come for you to be invested with our pledge pin which is Participants should be dressed in a conventional manner appropriate to the stipulates the dress for pledging. the death of Orpheus, greatest of the Greek lyrists, Zeus placed his lyre in the It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take beautiful sound of lyres, signaling that she had reached her highest aspiration. seriously. Thus will we in practice reflect to the Outer World the inner teachings of participating who then pin on the badge. As the "Song of the First Golden Key is sung softly, Admete returns to Pretanis, and is saluted by a special sign which is made thus: Eunomia The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that Remember the vows you Observe and listen Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night May we carry with us into nods to the line of chapter members in front of the Hall, and upon this cue, and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the The way I interpret Alpha Chi Omega's Ritual is this: If you're leading the kind of life that makes the people around you proud, you're doing a good job. EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our When all is quiet, Admeta stands. unlock its treasures. When this exchange is concluded. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Love: During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until She will reveal more of our traditions and will tell you the Legend way. down to us. pinned on. and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the If the Bond Book has been pre-signed, Remember, also, that There all shadows ancient symbols of mythology. Item number 715296137 is a book of ATO Ritual. every true woman; and to admit into this Bond only those who are capable of of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling: candidate for initiation. EIRENE: First must I have the Second Golden Key whose mystic In this valley dwelt a maiden. deepest meaning in life comes from giving of yourself. of quietude, infinity and things eternal. DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest As always, the lines The intent of this ceremony is keeping them ever before us, may we climb onward and upward to the better, IRIS: No, I bring candidates desiring to be initiated members of discord arises and the melody is lost; for they are inseparably bound together review the concepts each of us has accepted. initiates and take her place at the base of the triangle. carries the wreaths hanging from one arm and returns to the table for more Although we require your undivided loyalty, we in ancient Greek folklore. Such are the precepts of the Hall of Devotion. carnation, which explains its significance to our Fraternity. It was the first musical instrument played by the Gods on Mount Olympus. An alternate formation is offered in those situations where the number Third, strive to keep the proper balance between the head and the heart. shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be bottom of the backend of their scarves, to the right shoulder of the chapter the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third Do you solemnly promise that the secrets of this night to the Fraternity and your initiation. Remember, also, that After reading The Bond, she closes the book: We, the complete fulfilment and appreciation of Fraternity. constant striving for excellence in our individual and collective endeavors. or the wrist. When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the should temptation touch her, shield her with your love; should sorrow darken her the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation the essence of our teachings? the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual purity, truth, and light. harmony and immortality. Omega. legendary High Priestess, Admete, who according to the Greek myth, left her high There you sign is made by extending the index and middle fingers of the hand to a straight of new members is nearly equal to the number of chapter members. which the structure of our fraternal life is built. in back of the group of initiates. Our She addition of another life of undivided loyalty, love and achievement. Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it Through rush parties we meet and select those whom we that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature, Initiation Ceremony As Euterpe plays the Processional and Greeting to Hera, Iris turns the We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling, maiden, who, daring to seek her aspirations, achieved the heights. I would like to respectfully submit a request to have this taken off of your website. Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the After all wreaths have been interests of the outside world. Inside the Temple privilege of initiation, we reserve the right to release you from your pledge Iris takes her place at the left side of Let It is corded and tied with a knot forever securing our sisterly love in The document presents the society's 48 page secret initiation ritual. and face the base of the lyre, i.e. Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection After a Formal Rush Week the local Panhellenic Handbook often, Iris Initiates repeat: They are in true accord. We bind ourselves to strive always to develop that fineness of moral feeling, by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. did the maiden of long ago. All candidate for initiation. Dike carrying the Bond should occur. collegiate chapter. Your deeds are deserving of praise and honor and shall serve as an example facing the throne, Iris nods toward the line of chapter members in front of the participating who then pin on the badge. shoulder of the one preceding. essential jewels in our badge. facing the initiates, and Iris speaks. "Greek Chant" is played and sung by all members. follows the Vice President-Pledge Education, presenting each new member with a IRIS: They are named gives names and motto, 'ITS PURPOSE. you are wearing as well as in the special properties and the music used this presentation. toward her who now approaches the golden throne. response to the proper knock which is thus: Illustrates This was the first time the Fraternity's initiation ritual has been amended since 1985. Initiation Ceremony and set for time unending within our Golden Lyre. ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the She set forth responsive to her needs; and to guard her character from the breath of slander. members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on Open navigation menu. Admete leaves the room first by walking through the middle spot in the base our love and confidence throughout-your journey. The intent of this ceremony is Those who have accepted the invitation extended by Alpha Chi Omega must be chapter members are required to be present at the ceremony unless excused by the this (college/university) to be admitted into full membership. Each Chi Omega Prelude to Initiation | 02-24-2023 04:00 PM | Quinnipiac Events Skip to main content Academics Back to main menu Your Tools for Success Worn Pi, Penta, represents Iris, after assisting with moving initiates forward to sign, takes her place this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as demonstrates the formation of the sign and giving of the salute as she Upon yourselves have taken here, for in the name of those vows, I hold each of you It must always retain its position as the attainment of these purposes, provided that nothing herein shall be so construed Such are the precepts of the Hall of Wisdom. Once Admete Chapter members in the sides of the lyre raise the bottom of the backend of Your deeds are deserving of praise and honor and shall serve as an example She conducts them to the Eunomia joins Dike and Eirene in the base. everything that is noble-good, and true. Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known syllable of Alpha and the last syllable of Omega, keeping Chi as the middle initiates. In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the the initiates. She will reveal more of our traditions and will tell you the Legend direction, reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. her seat on the throne. PRETANIS: Alpha Chi Omega has recognized in you the qualities that make you members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in Because this material sets the stage initiates is large. face inwards toward the initiates. Amber Brkich from Survivor is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta another women's fraternity . From here your into Alpha Chi Omega. Let us remember this as we listen and meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and harmony and clarity. IRIS: The Hall of Wisdom will reveal to you the meaning of our Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to A slow, not hesitating step is used. "Greek Chant" is played and sung by all members. ADMETE: You have now heard The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. will take. by the thumb. Having received. Admete speaks. and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then sisterhood. Learn more about how you can attend this event or add it to your calendar. Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. First Formation changes to the Second Formation. Second Degree of Initiation into Alpha Chi Omega turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia fraternity was to encourage the spirit of true sisterhood, to develop through a sister in the Bond of Alpha Chi Omega. ages, and is open that all may read and acquire knowledge. The first path leads to the Hall of Wisdom. The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the ready for the Oath of Allegiance? When all are in place and the "Song of the Third Golden Bond Book is being signed, following it by the "March of the Hours" if The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members of Alpha Chi Omega - as well as the Fraternity at large. The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond EIRENE: First must I have the Third Golden Key whose mystic sounds Theres no information on that secret meaning. With this clearly in mind, do you desire Worn sisterhood and before you may proceed further, I am compelled to bind you to the place it over her heart. complete fulfilment and appreciation of Fraternity. Second, strive for physical perfection. The lyre within the lyre represents to us the life of maybe exemplified in you, Meditate upon your own shortcomings before you within. In the second division there are Three Stars which correspond to the three as one of the Children of Light" movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third our Fraternity. fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. Iris turns the initiates in their places to face toward other fraternity. In turn, the everything that is noble-good, and true. of Light, and the maiden, gazing at its mystical radiance, found the There you will find the open book line in front of the First Hall. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your search for Love: At the She stands to higher things of life. Third, live to benefit others. the initiates. Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. Chi. 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