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Synopsis of the Ceremony of Installation as a Knight Templar
The Ceremony in quite unlike any ritual of any Order in the World. Analysis of the Order shows that it embodies all the features of a complete Rite of Initiation, that is, Tyling, Proper preparation, Ritual Garments, Pilgrimage, Warfare, Penance, Death, Rest, and Refreshment, new name, Rebirth, Enthronement, Proclamation, and the Long Journey Home across the Middle Sea. This is symbolism of a very high order which has survived the storms since the Order’s inception.
Admission
The Candidate seeks refuge as a Pilgrim, is refreshed with bread and water and questioned about his faith.
Pilgrimage
As a proof of his Faith the Candidate is enjoined a seven year pilgrimage.
Obligation
The Pilgrim takes an Obligation on the Holy Gospels and is admitted as a Novice of the Order, being clothed, and armed as a Crusader and entrusted with the Sign and Word.
Warfare
The Novice is directed to perform a seven years warfare on completion of which he assists the Marshal to unveil the Cross.
Charge
The Novice is addressed on the significance of the stages of the Ceremony.
Penance
The Novice undertakes a year of penance and mortification.
Meditation
Having been entrusted with the Casual Sign and Grand Password of the Order, the Novice retires to meditate on the Ceremony and to prepare for Knighthood.
Re-admission
The Novice is re-admitted and refreshed with the Cup of Memory.
Presentation of the Mystical Stone
The Companion-in-Arms signs his initials on the Mystical Stone and is given the Sacred Word.
Investiture
The Companion-in-Arms is escorted to the Investiture as a Knight of the Order, clothed, and armed as such, and entrusted with the Grand Sign, Grand Grip and Grand Word of the Order. On being escorted to his seat in the Preceptory he is proclaimed and saluted.
Address
The newly installed Knight is given an explanation of the Symbols of the Order, after which as a Brother-in-Arms, he is escorted to take place amongst the ranks of his Brother Knights.
