(Shrine Ritual Monitor, Allen Publishing, pages 35-39). “May Allah, the God of Arab, Moslem and Mohammedan, the God of our Fathers, support me to the entire fulfillment of the same, Amen, Amen, Amen.” The Shrine is openly evocative of Arab culture and the “shrine” in Masonry is the sacred shrine of Islam in Mecca.Ī Shrine initiate must swear the usual oath on the Koran, in addition to the Bible, ending thus: The actual title of the Shriner organisation is the Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. One other Flickr user added this info re Shriners: The exact origins of the name are unknown, but the initials for Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (A.A.O.N.M.S.) are an anagram for "A MASON," and many scholars think this isn't a coincidence.
The emblem also bears the phrase "Robur et Furor," which means "Strength and Fury."
Aronson 1922 Rare Original Ronson Company Metal Ware DavesFlea4All (182) 225.00 250.00 (10 off) FREE shipping Antique Masonic Brass Bookends Secret Society Bookends Antique Brass Bookends MyMemoryPalace (41) 150. The scimitar stands for the backbone of the fraternity (its members), the sphinx stands for the governing body of the Shriners, and the five-pointed star represents the many children helped by their philanthropy each year. Masonic bookend (608 Results) Antique Bronzed Metal Masonic Bookends L.V. The many parts of their emblem all represent different things. The order adopted an Arabian theme because one of the founders attended a cool party in France with that theme. The Shriners are a branch of Freemasonry that was started by Masons who wanted to focus more on fun and fellowship than ritual and sanctity. There's a reason the Shriners are famous for wearing silly hats and driving little cars in parades. The Shrine is an appendent body to Freemasonry.
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