let us stand as on Olympus, our feet fixed in the dwelling place of beauty,
Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing
We see in it
following material with the exception of the passages from
occasion. The things that happen in this ritual do not need to be made public. Each state of membership presents a challenge designed to
, translated Together let us seek the Heights,' and
There you will find the open book
EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? . Should sufficient cause arise for withholding the
ADMETE: Let us now close our rites according to tradition by the
Second, learn to distinguish the true from the false. The chapter sings
As the "Song of the Third Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns
in loyalty and love and that I will endeavor at all times to bring honor to the
Initiation Ceremony
Chi Omega revealed to you as you participate in our beloved Initiation Ceremony. accommodate the number of initiates. mind of all mankind. The lyre is the visible symbol of our Fraternity to the Outer World. stipulates the dress for pledging. Eunomia may give a signal at this point for everyone to sit; but she continues
First Formation changes to the Second Formation. the Hall of Wisdom (First Hall). Hera, the protectress of womankind, addressed her, saying, "Oh Seeker of
Hebe with the censer. She was thus endowed with gentleness of manner,
National Fraternity. Eunomia
and one long knocks. this ceremony a pageant, a pan of the great cultural heritage passed down to us
, assistance, benefit. ADMETE reads: The Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual says:
to stand. They are placed in equal rows.determined by the number of initiates and the
Let
Be humble if you would attain wisdom; be humbler still when wisdom you have
play the song softly until all have left the room. The Song of Welcome is played through once by Euterpe as the line of
an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation
in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand
The lyre is the visible symbol of our Fraternity to the Outer World. All written communications between sisters are recognized by the test words
this middle position. the introduction to the Initiation Ceremony has been conducted. Admete then speaks. while the disbanding occurs. let us stand as on Olympus, our feet fixed in the dwelling place of beauty,
From this day forward, you shall be known as the High Priestess in
EUNOMIA: Welcome Seeker of Action, to the Hall of Achievement. One doorkeeper, one head marshal and as many assistant marshals as there are neophytes going through each service. solemnly bind ourselves to hold inviolate the obligation of secrecy which we
desire to become one of us, but it also indicates that you have taken that first
Since you understand and agree to our prerequisites for pledging, will you
It is
assign you a mystagogue who will act as your counselor in all matters pertaining
with the proper dates, addresses and Bond Book numbers. EUNOMIA: Who are they, and what do they come seeking? Such are the precepts of the Hall of Achievement which should be applied to
While the "Meditation and March of the Hours" is softly played, the
Golden Throne and to the fulfilment of your desires.
Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to
an appropriate song while this is taking place, such as "Carnation
EUNOMIA: First must I have Third
She will reveal more of our traditions and will tell you the Legend
Sixth Formation
What is the secret meaning of Delta Pi, in Lambda Alpha Chi's ritual? Three stones are required to represent the three stars, and these form our
policy and stands for absolute fairness in all relations. upon the altar. Admete gives the following charge at the same time that Iris is addressing
Upon movement of the line in front of the throne, the line
the Ritual of the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity; and moreover, if, for any reason,
The password of the Temple is AL-CHI-GA. Carnations. EUNOMIA: There is a legend concerning our flower, the red
It is with confidence in your worthiness to wear the lyre that I take
individual chapters must be sure to notify each prospective new member of the
there is a large number of Initiates. sung, Iris takes her place at the left side of Eirene, facing the initiates, and
efforts to reach the heights, do not condemn, but help her regain her foothold;
This ancient background is reflected in the attire
and face the base of the lyre, i.e. The Bond of Alpha Chi Omega to which you have already sworn
ceremonial atmosphere desired. Consult with your mystagogue freely,
After all wreaths have been
of the Red Carnation" and reads with feeling:
the line of new members, handing one pin to each mystagogue. girl, the chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. IRIS: Eunomia is the Goddess of Good Order and Keeper of the
members next to them, and stepping with their right foot and rising slightly on
effective on the table where the Pledge Record Book is placed; otherwise, they
The formation as indicated in the drawing should
forward to stand near Hebe. shall remain with you, never to be spoken aloud or whispered, never to be
the lyre, was invented by Hermes and played by the gods on Mount Olympus. Outer World.' Euterpe finishes playing the Processional
both verses have been sung. chapter members forming the "U" move to close this shape into a circle
ADMETE: Stranger, you are on the threshold of a great and mystic
mystagogue invests her assigned new member with the pledge pin. that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature,
It may be considered spiritual in the sense
is inspiring and helpful; while the center jewel Love, is the heart of the pin,
First, strive for harmony in all things. Initiates and chapter members, led by
Put yourself in the context of the time when our
I pledge myself to consult with the mystagogue who will be my counsellor
The performance of our Ritual is meant to
Chapter President for good and sufficient reason. their mystagogues and others.
ADMETE: Then repeat after me the Oath. Eunomia guards the temple door and makes certain that only
Also, for each new member, there should be
meant the education of the soul, They felt music to be a spiritual thing, too
another, to promote her interests as we would our own; to hold ourselves
As the "Song of the First Golden Key is sung softly, Admete returns to
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Alpha Chi Omega. Participants should be dressed in a conventional manner appropriate to the
Rising from this valley
The chapter sings
rows at the base, and after arranging all the initiates, Iris moves to stand in
reforming the line in front of the Second Hall. the right of Pretanis,
. turns to Iris who receives and returns the grip in demonstration while Eunomia
The formation as indicated in the drawing should
With this clearly in mind, do you desire
We bind ourselves to endeavor to attain intellectual, moral and physical
Pretanis, and is saluted by a special sign which is made thus: Eunomia
Admete march quietly to a place where gowns are removed and all other costume
your collegiate and alumnae life. We bind ourselves to regard as sisters all those who enter herein; to extend
peace and truth. Upon this scroll is inscribed
It is
focus the eyes of all sisters on our common bond and common purpose: the
the girl within the Fraternity, while the three strings signify the individual
that the Ceremony shall proceed? Alpha > Alpha Tau Omega.
Outside the Temple
such a gift be given, and, to this day, the red carnation inspires us and
She leads them to
before the new members are brought into the room. advise you to identify yourself with the larger interests and organizations of
pledge pins to the Vice President-Pledge Education who then works her way down
Consult with your mystagogue freely,
Below the shield is a scroll bearing the Greek words of our open motto,
ADMETE: Stranger, you are on the threshold of a great and mystic
position with the ring and little finger folded down across the palm and covered
that music or art or drama or poetry touch the spiritual aspects of our nature,
who holds the peacock plumes over her left arm. path, comfort he: with your devotion. reminds us of hope that is ever green and love that never fails. for others. symbolic of true sisterhood in Alpha Chi Omega. Once the initiates are facing the Hall, Iris. personal effort a high moral and mental standard, and to advance the
Before you may be free of these temptations, harmony within must be
class. to the number of new members should be on a small tray on the same table as the
Tau, Tres, represents the three letters of
initiates. to the Fraternity and your initiation. you must give in order that the great law of compensation
Remember to fix your gaze upon the heights; aim to attain perfection
Behold the
with a floor carpeted by twining vines, eternally green. Guard against selfishness for you will receive much. As the "Song of the Second Golden Key" is sung softly, Iris turns
Third Formation
altar on which Eirene places the tray. purity, truth, and light. When she reached the pinnacle of the Mountain, she was greeted by the
When all are in place and the "Song of the Second Golden Key" has been
red carnation, carried a message of brightness and served as an illustration of
Thus was it held divine by the Greeks from whom it was handed
Prepare yourself now for your journey along the mystic pathways leading to
attained. The 'Alpha Chi Omega Statement on the Ritual' says: 'The Ritual of Alpha Chi
We bind ourselves to keep forever secret from every person not dedicated to
the initiates outside the temple. In the distance, towering above the valley's blue hills, stood the Mountain
permanent union. written, carved, or painted or to be otherwise communicated either directly or
you must give in order that the great law of compensation
this emblem and give it into your keeping. 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. Remember that Alpha Chi Omega endeavors to maintain a broad-minded
As a Greek-letter fraternity, we use many of the ancient rites and customs of
From this time forward we expect you to join with us in bringing honor to the
EUNOMIA: Who are you? Item number 715296137 is a book of ATO Ritual. the Hall of Strife and Darkness, where along life's pathway there are many
National Fraternity. of the Hall of Devotion. to the Outer World as Alpha Chi Omega, of which this Bond shall be the visible
In an adjoining room the Vice President-Pledge Education should arrange the
to the number of new members should be on a small tray on the same table as the
into Alpha Chi Omega. the ball of that foot, they begin the dance. places of the mystagogues indicated in the drawing, in order to keep the
appreciation of human needs, beauty of living and artistic development. We see in it
EUNOMIA: Then let them enter. Founders created our lovely Initiation Ceremony. this Bond all things pertaining to our solemn rites, known to the Outer World as
and set for time unending within our Golden Lyre. do hereby dedicate ourselves to these purposes embodied in our Fraternity, known
in all that you attempt; strive for knowledge, but let knowledge go hand in hand
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