Sigma Alpha Epsilon - Initiation RitualSigma Alpha EpsilonInitiation Ritual1989Opening CeremonyE.A.: Eminent Warden, is it yourbelief that all persons present are members In good standing of Sigma AlphaEpsilon?E.W.: Such is my belief, EminentArchon.TheEminent Archon raps twice. The members rise.E.A.: Greeting then, Adelphoi,one and all in the bonds of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.Members:Greeting, Eminent Archon, greeting and prosperity to our beloved Order.E.A.: Adelphoi, be kindlyaffectioned one to another with brotherly love, in honor preferring one another.Members:Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for Brothers to dwell together in unity!TheEminent Archon raps once.
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The Members are seated.E.A.: Eminent Recorder I call theroll.RollCall.Afterroll call, the Eminent Recorder notifies the Eminent Archon as to whether thereis or is not a quorum. Should the latter be the case, the Eminent Archon sonotifies the Chapter, and a vote is taken as to adjournment.
If there is aquorum, the meeting continues as follows:EminentArchon raps twice. Members rise.E.A.: ΣΑΣ Spoken in low tones, in Greek.TheMembers and the Eminent Archon salute each other simultaneously.TheEminent Chaplain may now read a selection of verses from the Bible, or otherappropriate source, and offer prayer.AnyBrother, entering late, shall salute the Eminent Archon, and, upon beingrecognized, take his seat among the Brothers.Initiation CeremonyE.A.: Eminent Warden, is it yourbelief that all persons present are members in good standing of Sigma AlphaEpsilon?E.W.: Such is my belief, EminentArchon.TheEminent Archon raps twice. The Members rise.E.A.: Greeting then, Adelphoi,one and all in the bonds of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.Members:Greeting, Eminent Archon, greeting and prosperity to our beloved Order.E.A.: Adelphoi, be kindlyaffectioned one to another with brotherly love, in honor preferring one another.Members:Behold, how good and how pleasant it ia for Brothers to dwell together in unity!E.A.: ΣΑΣ Spoken in low tones, in Greek.TheMembers and the Eminent Archon salute each other simultaneously.E.A.: Eminent Chaplain, lead usin a prayer appropriate for this occasion.EminentChaplain prays.TheEminent Archon raps once.
The Members are seated.E.A., remains standing: Adelphoi,we have assembled at this time for the purpose of performing a most solemn andsacred ceremony. Those whom we have chosen to serve with us at the Altar ofFriendship are about to be admitted to our noble Order, and as Members of ourFraternity they may justly claim our brotherly regard and esteem.
It is, then,extremely important that at the very outset we should impress them with thespiritual quality of our Order and the sacredness of the relationship which theyare about to assume. Let us be quiet and orderly, as is well fittingthe nature of the ceremony now to take place.Eminent Warden, isall in readiness that we may proceed with the initiation?E.W.: All is in readiness,Eminent Archon.E.A.: Eminent Herald, are youready to perform the commission entrusted to your care?E.H.: I am ready.E.A.: Then, I charge you, seekout those whom we have chosen to honor by electing them members of the SigmaAlpha Epsilon Fraternity, that we may, with all due form and ceremony, initiatethem into this, our Brotherhood.TheEminent Herald leaves the temple. The Eminent Archon raps twice.