Morris focused his efforts on systemizing the Degrees and giving them a more The first ceremony book for the Order was compiled and published under the title of “The Rosary of the Easternīetween the years of 18 Dr. He then established the signs and passes, colors and emblems of the Order and defined theįundamental principles which have remained unchanged throughout the years. Morris selected the Biblical heroines and the lessons and values of the Order. Morris was confined to his home from the effects of an accident that he fully developed the Eastern Start. Morris and his wife Charlotte worked on this idea of a Masonic fraternal Order for Master Masons and their female relativesįor many years prior to the founding of the Order, but it was not until Dr. Morris expanded upon this idea by founding the Order of the Eastern Star in 1850 by using beautiful and inspiring Biblical examples of heroic conduct and moral values.ĭr. Masons to share the benefits of knowledge and self-improvement that Freemasonry made available to men and to have a place in the Masonic Family that would allow men and women to participate Robert Morris was of the inclination that it would be nice to have a way for female relatives of Master Robert Morris of Kentucky, the second era under Robert Macoy of New York, and the third era from 1876 to the present time.Īs a Master Mason, Dr. The first era extended fromġ850-1866 under the leadership of Dr. Its history can be divided into three separate and distinct eras. However, it began as a wholly separate entity in regards to its rites and rituals. The history of the Order of the Eastern Star, as we know it today, has its roots in the ideas put forth by these preceding Although some of these organizations are still in existence today, most faded in a relatively short period of time. Organizations were formed to meet this demand. It seems that during the first half of the eighteenth century, there was a demand for side degrees in Masonry, and many differing Their knowledge to assist in forming some of the American organizations that preceded the formation of the Order of the Eastern Star. It is more probable that some of the people who had knowledge of these ceremonies in Europe came to this country and used There seems to be no authentic history to substantiate this conclusion. There have been numerous theories that suggest that the Adoptive Rite was brought over from France during Revolutionary times, but Rituals of these Adoptive Lodges were not similar to those of regular Masons, but need to be included as these Lodges consisted of both male and female members. Rules it was necessary for each Lodge to be placed under the charge of, and held under the sanction and warrant of, some regularly constituted Lodge. It was called “Adoptive” because under its The Adoptive Rite in Masonry was established in France in the mid-eighteenth century. The first reliable information on the subject of the organization of the women relatives of Masons seems to take us to what hasīeen called “Androgynous Masonry” and “Adoptive Masonry.” The term “Androgynous” was simply a general term meaning of both “man” and “woman.” Only logical that the history of the women’s organizations connected to it are as well. However, as the history of Masonry itself is clouded in mystery, it is Therefore, in looking up its history, all organizations of female relatives of Masons must also be taken into consideration. The fundamental idea of the Order of the Eastern Star is to be an organization composed of the female relatives of Masons.
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