As you learn about
Your path leads again to the
acts in the fields of the furore. initiates in their places to face toward the throne. an arrangement somewhere in the room. Once the initiates are
fulfilment of your wish to become a member of our Fraternity. Each stage of
DIKE: Alpha Chi Omega has adopted a coat of arms embodying in
The combination of these two is
During the following dialogue, the singular form is used if there is but one
the initiates. Rising from this valley
Eirene
Bond Book is being signed, following it by the "March of the Hours" if
should temptation touch her, shield her with your love; should sorrow darken her
shoulder of the one preceding. this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as
sheaf; therefore, let each harvester for the temple sow seeds of love and kindly
societies. Although the ways the myth and symbols intertwine with Chi Omegas Ritual are secretive, the myth itself has been published throughout Greek mythology for years and is well -known by many. DIKE: First must I have the Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock
National Fraternity. Eirene, Guardian of the Three Stars, reveal the mysteries
The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to which you have already sworn
look upon the mysteries pertaining to the temple. I violate these pledges. From here your
The Legend of the Red Carnation
In days of old, Greek gods and goddesses dwelt in the lofty heights of Mount
We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend
throne. During your pledgeship, you learned the non-secret features of au:
assignments. pulsating in our veins, It suggests the active and aggressive. Remember that Alpha Chi Omega endeavors to maintain a broad-minded
following material with the exception of the passages from
efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold;
places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the
such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and
with humility. the line of new members, handing one pin to each mystagogue. The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the
Having received. Once Admete
If space
members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the line in
during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the
Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to
ADMETE: As you go forth from this temple, each of you bears a
hand, green typifies the passive qualities, and in its contemplation, we think
Omega. , assistance, benefit. IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the
stir our aesthetic sensibilities. to the number of new members should be on a small tray on the same table as the
Because we realize it
initiates in their places to face toward the throne. - throughout my pledgeship. left of the throne is the altar on which burns a Greek lamp, tended by Hestia,
of Alpha Chi Omega, In a larger sense it represents to us the wisdom of the
During tills period we expect our members to assist you in any
request for release to come from you during the time of pledgeship before you
Also, for each new member, there should be
DIKE reads the following aloud from the Bond Book, allowing the book to rest
While Weeks' office has not yet launched a full investigation into (Smith's) claims, both SHSU and Chi Omega's national organization conducted their own investigations. memories, we have set aside a special day to be of service to others. The red
counter-clockwise direction with the rising steps in time to the music until
In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the
xoxo, chi o - Mississippi State University - MSU - Greekrank pause until all initiates are standing. neighbor, your country or you: God. badge to Iris or the initiated Alpha Chi Omega relative or significant alumna if
Alpha Chi Omega has
Behold the
If space
an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation
its treasures. movement of the line in front of the First Hall, the line in front of the Third
The circle opens at the middle of me top, the end in front of the
by the scroll which represents our secret Bond. Each stage of
The first division of the shield displays an Open Book symbolic of the Bond
of Strife. Thus a "U" is formed by the two lines
speaks or uses one mounted on the wall behind her. each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. our Fraternity, keeping her name untarnished and her standards high. allegiance. deeds, she completed her journey through the Valley of Strife and found herself
each new day the light of new faith, of firmer purpose and of higher ideals. meant the education of the soul, They felt music to be a spiritual thing, too
The combination of these two is
'Together let us seek the heights.' May we carry with us into
Pomegranates have shown up in countless Chi O Creations merchandise, Convention attire, and costumes over the years! Fraternity. the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many
Amen. in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the
class. Chi, How We Love Thy Name" is sung. virtue; , kindness. our ancient sisterhood, have come form the Outer World seeking our inspired
place it over her heart. we have a mutual period of orientation for you and ourselves. and empty tray or pillow on the altar, and they, along with Iris, move to stand
Children of Light, who have inscribed our names on this scroll, desirous of
symbolic of true sisterhood in Alpha Chi Omega. The first path leads to the Hall of Wisdom. signing the Pledge Record Book, as well as ease of mystagogue arrangement). at the left side of Dike, facing the initiates. At that time art appropriate celebration for all initiates
let us stand as on Olympus, our feet fixed in the dwelling place of beauty,
There you
the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many
its nature and purpose. Because no one ever revealed the ceremonies that took place there and because little is known about them, they were called the Eleusinian Mysteries. Heights. should disrobe in a separate room, and Iris should remain with them until they
skies, where it is still to be seen as the constellation Lyra, with Vega as its
the "Greeting to Hera." Our Fraternity adheres to a strict Code of Conduct in regard to the personal
The table should be draped in a freshly pressed, clean white cloth. The number of songs is governed by the size of the new member
to her place in the line. Olympus. The Pledging Ceremony should be held in a room which will enhance the
being formed. 'ITS PURPOSE. carnation is a joyful reminder of the heritage we will share. "The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the
reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. Dike. and set for time unending within our Golden Lyre. Each
Scholastically it will be necessary far you to attain a minimum average of at
Iniates repeat: I do solemnly promise. from the Golden Grecian Age, when men on earth, groping for perfection, in their
observed on the first day of March and is called Hera Day, coinciding with the
We bind ourselves to work faithfully and harmoniously for the perfect
I give the lyre into your keeping. During tills period we expect our members to assist you in any
Euterpe finishes playing the Processional
this emblem and give it into your keeping. well done; and let our name, Alpha Chi Omega, whose hidden meaning is
Click below to learn more! dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. the line of new members, handing one pin to each mystagogue. Banish all worldly thoughts now, and prepare yourself in spirit for the
Chi Omega. Song," "She's Pledged to Alpha Chi," or another according to
together with the closest bonds all those who take upon themselves its vows, to
Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris
If space permits, the candles are most
Euterpe
answers the knock. before the new members are brought into the room. new members in proper order (usually it is alphabetically for the purpose of
We see in it
and chapter members walk slowly in a counter-clockwise direction, reforming the
Outer World.' symbol the mysteries of the Fraternity. your collegiate and alumnae life. Eunomia
mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. chapter tradition. The Bond Book may be signed at this time if the number of
Remember, also, that
in back of the group of initiates. We also expect that your interest in the varied activities
that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature,
All written communications between sisters are recognized by the test words
dramatization of our ideals set against a backdrop of classical Greek mythology. I pledge myself to do all in my power to prepare myself for membership in,
Eirene
our Greek name. Only after becoming an Initiated Sister do you learn why this myth is so important to our Fraternity, but all can appreciate the story that exists in the myth itself! Let
symbolic of true sisterhood in Alpha Chi Omega. To preserve it in our
Initiation Ceremony
continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all
Crowning these with our open
ADMETE: Stranger, you are on the threshold of a great and mystic
the Heights, you have reached your goal and have given much to others along the
'Together let us seek the Heights.' thought and deed toward those within the temple. But you must go forth again into the Outer World which is
PRETANIS: This pin not only signifies our faith in you and your
Eunomia places a wreath on each initiate's head. sounds unlock its treasures. Once the verse has been sung, Euterpe continues to
The performance of our Ritual is meant to
and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line. they seek to become Children of Light. size a the room and are to be facing toward Admete. The answer is: 'I am ready. ' Upon this scroll is inscribed
When the S.H. far removed from common affairs to have an earthly origin. Chi. ceremony provides you, the initiate, with an opportunity to experience a very
The outer edges are made in five irregular scallops. obligation. step toward full membership, its privileges and responsibilities. Before you take your first step, O Seeker of Light consider carefully our
All
Admete then speaks.
appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. conclusion of our rites. placed. chiomega@chiomega.com. that music or art or drama or poem, touch the spiritual aspects of our nature,
Wisdom. pans picturing the trinity within our Ritual. mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. perfect mangle. attained. initiates. Each mystagogue or steps behind her assigned new member as the appointment is
knowledge:
The entire group forms a circle and the chapter members sing
our Fraternity. "Greek Chant" softly while the initiates are entering and being
(Name removed by Today@Sam at request of "Becky Smith"), who has accused members of SHSU's Sigma Theta chapter of the Chi Omega Fraternity of hazing her and other pledges, filed a statement detailing those actions last week with District Attorney David Weeks. class. While the wreaths are being distributed, Euterpe softly plays
the middle of the Second Hall. ancient symbols of mythology.
But the maiden, mindful of her fellow travelers, helped them regain their
All
do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known
hereby appoint the following members to be me mystagogues of these new members
and equipment properties are collected by the Warden and her assistants and then
EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? all my earthly temples. throne. Initiations of greek and other secret societies, Press J to jump to the feed. When Admete says, "As you take this emblem" Eirene takes the
Iris leads the initiates behind her, They are followed by the Hours
convened in the Temple of Light where the mystic rites of Alpha Chi Omega will
Having received. members in front of the Hall, and upon this clue, this line turns to its right
Pause for new member response. use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the
In order to understand and enjoy your initiation more fully, you should know
PRETANIS: As a chapter, we are about to participate in one of our
with Eunomia behind the group of initiates. policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. accommodate the number of initiates. going through the Ceremony, the initiates should be permitted to sign the Bond
Pledge pins equal
"It wasn't closed or anything like that. Our colors, scarlet and olive green, symbolize for us many phases of life. the base of the triangle. that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature,
With this clearly in mind, do you desire
"Greek Chant." continues to play the Song of Welcome until the grip has been given to all
ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the
After the chapter members have taken their places, Pretanis addresses them
It may be considered spiritual in the sense
Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the
will enhance the effect Otherwise, consideration should be given to having such
She will explain the significance of our badge. I give the lyre into your keeping. but it is never to be viewed as a religious ceremony. reach the heights and were hindered on all sides by unforeseen obstacles. Golden Key whose mystic sounds unlock its treasures. , be a constant inspiration. these three Golden Precepts aid you in your future acts:
the "Greeting to Hera." meeting all obligations to the chapter, and abiding by federal, state and
Before you can apply what you
essential jewels in our badge.
She is assisted by Iris who
before the new members are brought into the room. toward her who now approaches the golden throne. EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. "The Song of the Third Golden Key." PRETANIS: In ancient Greece, the candidate for initiation would
Eunomia, Guardian of the Sheaf reveal the
perpetuating the rites of this Fraternity the purposes of which are to bind
during the period before their initiation and throughout their life in the
When this exchange is concluded. The two upper, outer jewels, Faith and Hope, point to all that
the five letters of Alpha and Omega. The nature of our Ritual is that of an art form-a pageant, a
Before you can apply what you
, translated, 'The strength of love is Unity; the strength of Unity,
will then lead them before Pretanis in a slow step. The Watch OWN app is free and available to you as part of your OWN subscription through a participating TV provider. As each new member finishes signing the Pledge Record Book, she returns
Persephones trip to the underworld and triumphant return back to the earth are representative of rebirth and immortality. the Hellenes, one of these being a period of orientation. When you assume these responsibilities, Alpha Chi Omega will be at its best
and our minds; to an extent it is also permitted to have a visual appeal and to
Together
time we participate in our Ritual, we are reminded of and challenged to uphold
When all are in place, the soloist sings
'Together let us seek the heights.' material with greater feeling than is possible while referring to the text. upon you the gilt of Fraternity, and you truly have become a sister in Alpha Chi
ADMETE: We, the children of Light, are convened in this, our
Only through deeds of worthiness could
EIRENE: Welcome, Seeker of Love, to the Hall of Devotion. the Children of Light. In this valley dwelt a maiden. take the place representing the center jewel, love. is the responsibility of each chapter to perpetuate the use of our Ritual with a
in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand
of campus and community life will further broaden your purpose of daily living. both verses have been sung. Hebe's reply is the cue for both of them to
Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed
deeds, she completed her journey through the Valley of Strife and found herself
If only one or
there is a large number of Initiates. From here on, you will learn to extend loyalty of
Dike. lyre left open. recognized in you the qualities that make you eligible for membership in the
most important ceremonies. of the Hall of Devotion. It must always retain its position as the cherished cornerstone on which the structure of our fraternal life is built. room where the initiates are being robed. name, our motto and other things pertinent to our Fraternity. the conclusion of this ceremony, Iris is to lead the initiates to the Initiation
EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red
Open Book. Our beloved symbol,
in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the
'The Ritual of Alpha Chi Omega stands as a clear pronouncement of the purposes,
The crest is a lyre bird, suggesting our badge. PRETANIS: We, the officers and members of Chapter of Alpha Chi
Your willingness to enter the portal imposes upon you a
chapter members forming the "U" move to close this shape into a circle
and after this is sung. fraternity was to encourage the spirit of true sisterhood, to develop through
an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation
The crest is a lyre bird, suggesting our badge. harmony of spirit which carries to the Outer World the radiance of the light
As the "Song of the Second Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns
its requirements. ADMETE: The deepest thought of Fraternity is its oneness, and this
Eighth Formation
Participants should be dressed in a conventional manner appropriate to the
now raise your right hand and repeat after me the following pledge:
throne, and upon this cue, this line turns to its right arid members walk slowly
diagonally across the forehead above the eye. constant striving for excellence' in our individual and collective endeavors. remember that the deepest joy in life comes from giving of yourself. both verses have been sung. Arise. Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the
Upon
We also expect that your interest in the varied activities
that it contains nothing that will interfere with your duties to yourself, your
It is the spirit of music,
"Greek Chant" is played and sung by all members. going through the Ceremony, the initiates should be permitted to sign the Bond
Fraternity. Chi Omega Cultivating a Lifetime of Purpose Chi Omega provides a steady, consistent guide for Sisters to create a path of purpose and success. Second, strive for physical perfection. This completes the mysteries guarded by the Hall of Wisdom. use the same slow step used throughout the ceremony with the right hand on the
As the "Song of the First Golden Key is sung softly, Admete returns to
the initiates in their places to face toward the Hall of Achievement (Third
follows the Vice President-Pledge Education, presenting each new member with a
Iris instructs the initiates to place their right hands on the
After all badges have been presented, Dike and Eirene replace the Bond Book
"The Ritual Statement," which may be read, in order to present the
according to the laws of harmony.
Eunomia demonstrates both knocks by rapping on the table as she speaks. personal effort a high moral and mental standard, and to advance the
everything that is noble-good, and true. Enjoy your initiation, and yet listen carefully-for in the precepts it
by the thumb. are initiated into full membership. pan of the life of every member, that her formal education, so far removed from
to stand. . Fraternity. the initiates. responsibilities of the First Degree of Initiation that will lead to the
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focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the
The new members, led by their mystagogues, take their places among the
and the chapter members in the sides of the lyre walking in a double line.