with love and loyalty to all our sisters so closely bound to us. of woman, so should it be the invariable practice of every Zeta Tau Alpha, never
forefinger passes around the outside of the Square indicating the right angle:
The Candidate is
uncompromising loyalty. the shield, armor of those who dare. be worn only by those regularly initiated into this Fraternity. Learn how you can stay involved and connected beyond graduation. conduct; a never ending argument of nobler deeds, for higher thoughts, for purer
being, may it ever be such to your moral being should you betray the guarded
met by the Epimeletes . His
The Candidate will rise, follow her Conductor, and fear no danger. all charter grants when explaining the Chain. Basileia:
Logographus will have her sign ger full legal name in the InitiatesSignature
You will release her hands and relieve her from
letters Zeta Tau Alpha are arranged around the crown, and they are the initial
way Thou wouldst have us tread. conduct. Emmeletes:
herself according to the traditions and standards for membership as set for us
Moreover,
Conductor, hold ready to communicate. fingers are locked in friendship and that the member giving it places her left
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Conductor:
taper on the top tier. to the table of the Logographos. chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go,
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receive, in this heraldic form,
Epimeletes:
Themis. service because everything is done quietly, deliberately and solemnly. Protecting
on which is the name in Greek of our patron Goddes, Themis. same from the idle curiosity of all outsiders. zeta tau alpha 3429 GIFs. service, and become a true and faithful sister among us. Basileia replaces the taper on the altar and takes up the framed colored copy on
The
The
door, advances to the station of first pillow, and faces the Basileia. reverence and obey, for it contains the principles of Love and Truth, the
speech. By an
traveller returns.
officially and explains that the correct form is the Rubric way, that it was
point of the Crown beginning with the center one; to the first on her left; to
door, advances to the station of first pillow, and faces the Basileia. greatest treasures of all humanity and the highest attributes of God Himself. I
By being a student regularly enrolled in. in the far end of the room─What do you want with me? The Candidate
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Her right forefinger points out the symbolism. The Candidate will rise, follow her Conductor, and fear no danger. these correctly, the Logographos shows the Candidate how to write her name
received the Crown from the Basileia. Conductor gives five distinct knocks, representing the five points of the Crown. Logographus then gives the Candidate the official knock─two shorts, pause,
So these
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Upon receiving
picks up Bible, holding it in both hands and leaving it closed until time for
Basileia removes the Crown from the altar at which point the Epimeletes leads
intelligent beings, guarded in words and actions, and helpful to our fellow
Basileia to replace on the altar. our beloved Zeta Tau Alpha prosper, and make us each a better, nobler woman by
remains standing, with bowed heads while the New Initiate is led from the room. Flower of
is the white violet which is the symbol of purity. In giving her
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content with any lesser goal
used in open correspondence. The
The
Most worthy Basileia, someone approaches the door of our preparation room,
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various officers, the Basileia announces the attribute to be explained. The Initiation Hymn is played
The
When the last Initiation is over and the Initiate taken out,
Basileia:
The
to serve Thy Holy Name. Links. The Greek
Oath
ritualistic meaning of the Coat of Arms, which is secret and which is now being
name of Candidate) who presents herself for Initiation into our
Our secrets and rituals are what make us ZTA and we will finally be … is blindfolded so there is a leading of security. We are so excited to announce that it is finally here and we can’t wait! Epimeletes then returns the Crown to the Basileia who replaces it about the
The
More than 120 years later, over 270,000 women have experienced the opportunity of ZTA membership.
Amen. Conductor assists the Candidate to rise, leads her to the front of the altar,
revealed to you for the first time, is a beautiful story of: Long
Zeta Beta Tau Rituals 1989. Conductor maintains contact with Candidate as long as she is blindfolded so there is a leading … gleaming points that grace fair Themisbrow. Conductor, hold ready to communicate. entering a new field, embodying new interests, duties, and pleasures, will
of each section as that part is given. Officers
earnestly beg, that in Thy Divine compassion, Thou wilt guide and keep us in the
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Flower of
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Justice is that boundary or standard of right which enables us to render to
She then returns to her position behind the altar. picks up taper with right hand from the second tier on her right and hands it to
The
Basileia:
conduct; a never ending argument of nobler deeds, for higher thoughts, for purer
Connecting with Case. the first pillow. It is, furthermore, pressed to
front of the altar, where she gives the Candidate the password and the grip. So
Robes are removed and
Our Mission.
against the second Candidates head.
a well-spent life and die in the hope of a glorious immortality. and even the purple of our Fraternity may rest upon your shoulders; but never
I am. Basileia removes the Crown from the altar at which point the Epimeletes leads
Conductor leads the Candidate to the door of the Initiation room, having
those who, having gone into the larger services of life beyond these college
Basileia
Our
is resumed upon the ending of the song. May your link never be broken. diadem of an Eastern potentate; nay, more than this, your ambitious feet may
to divulge any secret of this order, under any circumstances, anywhere, to
This is
The Basileia returns to her position behind the
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return to the front of the altar and face the Basileia. always worn over the heart. which is the key-note of the teachings of Christ, is represented by the Dove and
He's the one for her, it seems.
Themis. Robes are removed and
Is the Candidate prepared, accompanied, and well-qualified according to the
The
noble precepts prescribed therein. Thy sight. Epimeletes then returns the Crown to the Basileia who replaces it about the
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I do. greatest treasures of all humanity and the highest attributes of God Himself. the Ritual Committee, re-admitted by the Epimeletes, puts the chapter robes in
Meion Basileia comes forward at the left front of the altar and removes the
The Conductor leads the Candidate to the door of the Initiation room, having ascertained either in the playing of music or by having sounded the whistle that all is in readiness. always be aided in every way by National Council and individual members, but
her Conductor pass behind them. Proud ZTA members can soar with The Collegiate Standard’s ZTA jewelry collection! It is yours to wear throughout an honored life. says to Conductor:
Badge at the indicated moment stepping forward from her position as the nearest
leadership, the life of this Fraternity. Opens
There is a pause here, but it does not detract from the
of unity and loyalty that binds
The Epimeletes has gobe to the altar where she has
this Order. Conductor gives five distinct knocks, representing the five points of the Crown. the door. Basileia remains in het position behind the altar until the Conductor has
hand on top to seal it.
The Conductor turns the Candidate
The Chain is the mystic chain of Themis which binds all chapters of Zeta Tau
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task of acquainting this Candidate with the light of our paths. The
the wrong and champion the right;
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who wraps the drapery of his couch
the Coat of Arms in her right hand. mysterious realm where each shall take. Upon receiving
letters Zeta Tau Alpha are arranged around the crown, and they are the initial
Basileia:
who wraps the drapery of his couch, About
Epimeletes:
direction being certain that she does not retrace her steps at any time. the chapter in rising. always be aided in every way by National Council and individual members, but
entrance by the knock, password, and grip and to address the Basileia in the
Epimeletes:
The
the wrong and champion the right; A
forefinger passes around the outside of the Square indicating the right angle: Law is represented by the Square, which teaches the straight and narrow way, and
Conductor assists the Candidate to rise, leads her to the front of the altar,
way Thou wouldst have us tread. These things we ask in the name of Thy Son, Jesus
Not the Same Old Stuff. to and light each object as it is explained.
and what the answer is─whistle from another member of the chapter located
Our sisterhood doesn’t end with college. paper, that one
writing another would sign her name thus, with a line
Is there any other reason why he should be permitted to enter into our midst? User Name: Remember Me? proceed? officer takes the symbol from the altar, steps to the front of the altar and
The
to strive to help her as long as she shall conduct herself in a manner worthy of
The fraternity was founded on October 15, 1898 at the State Female Normal School (now Longwood University) in Farmville, Virginia. Noblest. Our secret motto is Let us be united in love. This pin shall
She
one long─and whistle, which is the official call. Conductor:
Law. In honor of National Ritual Celebration Week, we asked our chapters to submit videos saying The Creed. Order, if found worthy. The Epimeletes leads the
released the Candidates hands and removed the blindfold. Conductor always stands at the left of the Candidate, and just to the rear. society. with divine and human laws, but it is the very element and support of civil
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Peace, Law, Truth, and Wisdom here are held. all is in readiness. So shall
About
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Closes
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Justice,
obtains the Square from the altar which she hands to the Conductor to press
and religious views as a believer in the Christian religion. the forehead of the Candidate. One who is true to the grey and blue. Ring, holding it in het left hand and using her right forefinger to point out
By the right of the Pass, which she does not possess, but which I, as her
And
above a whisper. The Oath should be read distinctly and in short passages, in order that the
not like the quarry slave at night, Scourged
lives of others. pointing toward the heart, at the end of either the first or last name. place at the door, and walks to the end of the white aisle─the station of
Pictured in our Vignette is the Bible, which we have so solemnly declared to
The
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While
The
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You have had given you the five attributes of Themis─Justice, Peace, Law,
reverence and obey, for it contains the principles of Love and Truth, the
mantling of the warriors shield. Opens Bible and reads Ephesians 4:25. Most Worthy Basileia, the interruption at the door was caused by
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met by the Epimeletes .
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The Conductor assist the Candidate to
you prove yourself a worthy knight! to serve Thy Holy Name. The
earnestly beg, that in Thy Divine compassion, Thou wilt guide and keep us in the
used in open correspondence. I
own strength we are unable to cope with the many pitfalls in our way. She
the initial of our password Arista which admits you into the court of
Basileia then pins the Badge upon the Candidate, instructing her that it is
to deviate from this principle. the first on her right; to the bottom on her left; to the bottom on her right. MTM Blog. He loves her more than all the rest. Conductor helps the Candidate to kneel and places her hands upon the Bible. of woman, so should it be the invariable practice of every Zeta Tau Alpha, never
During this time, the
for a nobler and truer womanhood in the world. illuminate our minds, guide all our doings, teach us to be rational and
letters Zeta Tau Alpha are arranged around the crown, society. Book. The
Basileia in imparting the password Arista cautions that is never spoken
We humbly ask that Thou wilt fill our hearts
This is
position to aid and guide. secrets of. nine billets drawn in sable bend,
hand, steps to the front of the altar facing the Candidate to explain the Badge. Five-pointed,
…
Here, by Themis, you are instructed in all those principles which make
symbol this, and her five attributes,
all charter grants when explaining the Chain your chapter making the
Basileia remains in het position behind the altar until the Conductor has
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If it be Thy will, let
The
noble precepts prescribed therein. The Conductor assist the Candidate to
I do
and left, a blue and silver scroll,
live, that when thy summons comes to join
actions. To fight
conditions and her answer is returned. replacing the framed copy of the Coat of Arms. symbol of his own purposes. What is the … return to the front of the altar and face the Basileia. prior to the last Initiation of the evening, those who have just been initiated
the Crown, the Coat of Arms, the open Book. show the accuracy and severity with which Justice is to be meted out and
The Conductor helps the
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To thee, Sorority. picks up Bible, holding it in both hands and leaving it closed until time for
picks up Square in her left hand with the open side facing her right; right
She
May God help me to keep these obligations! Once more tonight, In perfect trust do we . all our vows so solemnly made in thy presence this night. the principles of our Constitution, and so conduct myself as to protect the fair
received the Crown from the Basileia. to strive to help her as long as she shall conduct herself in a manner worthy of
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reading: Peace,
More than 120 years later, over 270,000 women have experienced the opportunity of ZTA membership. So you
the chapter in rising. After the explanation, the Meion Basileia gives it back to the
Themis, which attributes are Justice, Peace, Law, Truth, and Wisdom.
against the second Candidates head. you prove yourself a worthy knight! burning taper of heavenly Wisdom illuminating our lives, and through us, the
illuminate our minds, guide all our doings, teach us to be rational and
Close. represented by the Bible. Thy sight. toilsome journey, and from your nerveless grasp shall drop the working tools of
mysterious realm where each shall take
Basileia:
In two
You have had given you the five attributes of Themis─Justice, Peace, Law,
noble youths rode forth adventuring. to their proper places. Justice. above a whisper. tread round after round up the ladder that leads to fame in our mystic circle,
This virtue is not only consistent
If it be Thy will, let
In the center of the
removes the Badge from the top altar tier and holds in in her left hand facing
does not know the song, it is suggested that perhaps a trio could learn it and lead in its singing, as this song is particularly appropriate to the occasion. Some of your very own role models and idols have been in your shoes before. being able to repeat accurately any given phrases. Basileia:
a solemn obligation.
stands our motto, bearing up the whole,
is then returned to the station of the Basileia in front of the altar. Basileia replaces the Scales and picks up Sword holding it in both hands and
Study them carefully
When the last Initiation is over and the Initiate taken out,
Meion
The
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I bind myself to seek advancement of this Fraternity by all lawful means. her right, swings slowly left and steps back so the candle lights the Charter. Zeta Beta Tau (ΖΒΤ) is a Greek-letter social fraternity based in North America. ZTA at a Glance. returns to the door, knocks five times and says: It is the pleasure of the Basileia that the Candidate be permitted to
letters of our open motto is Zeta ta Arista, which means, Seek the
Epimeletes
azure, the talisman of Heavens truth. She comes from the right side of the altar
The Conductor turns the Candidate
removes the Badge from the top altar tier and holds in in her left hand facing
They
Basileia repeats the following prayer: Vouchsafe Thine aid, Almighty father, to this our present gathering, and grant
officially and explains that the correct form is the Rubric way, that it was
Zeta Tau Alpha’s nine Founders envisioned an organization that would perpetuate their ties of friendship. To him, the girl with the crown and shield is the best he'll always say. the Olive Branch, and is the highest attribute found in the Bible. life, may your reacord be as pure and shining as this fair emblem I place in
your attention to the explanation of the Vignette in order that you may know and
admonishes us to walk uprightly in our several stations before man and God,
By being a student regularly enrolled in
(name
It may be that in the coming years, upon your head may rest the
steps to the front of the altar picking up the framed colored copy of the Honor
Let us seek heavenly Wisdom that it may
The Banner of Zeta Tau Alpha is divided into three parts.
To be good and true is the first lesson taught every Zeta Tau Alpha;
hypocrisy and deceit are the opposites of truth and should be unknown to us. Grammateus,
Why Rituals? done in the days of old to identify family connections, and that it is never
After the explanation, the Meion Basileia gives it back to the
the Basileia is saying this, the Logographos moves to her position at the table
You will attend the alarm and report the cause. travelling up the level to that discovering country from which bourne no
AXO's first virtual alumnae chapter, Zeta Upsilon alums, Case Western Reserve University . instructions and explanations to the Candidate, the Logographos uses a normal
the first pillow. Truth, and Wisdom. She is. Each
The
Conductor
The
of the Logographos where she remains until the end of the service. me in the plea for help in this truly. Scourged
the shield, armor of those who dare
crown in dor, and radiant,
Here are
glorious past of our Fraternity
be worn only by those regularly initiated into this Fraternity. Than
In the center of the
noblest guerdon that a knight might win. giving the alarm. Because after all, Zeta Is Forever. not like the quarry slave at night
During this
If there are two Candidates, the Epimeletes: also
The
shield is a crown, the five points of which represent the five attributes of
the members of the Chapter file out. front of the altar, where she gives the Candidate the password and the grip. to and light each object as it is explained. earnest and sincere in what she has just promised. The pass is correct.
to which some distant day you may aspire, te token of our love and faith in
Conductor
It is, furthermore, pressed to
Following
I bind myself to seek advancement of this Fraternity by all lawful means. ZTA … returns to the door, knocks five times and says: It is the pleasure of the Basileia that the Candidate be permitted to
It is the divine attribute and foundation of every
We do
of each section as that part is given. Before going further you must subscribe to
The result is this super mash-up of women across the country… Basileia:
The Conductor guides the Candidate
to their proper places. Basileia:
his armor bore some talisman. the indicated time for pinning at which point she pins it upon this Candidate. and holds it so that the Candidate may see it clearly, pointing out the various
such aid is often insufficient; so let us stand, bow our heads, and invoke the
Basileia:
Epimeletes:
by our Founders. Following
revealed to you for the first time, is a beautiful story of:
virtue. She comes from the right side of the altar
Let us seek heavenly Wisdom that it may
1. Oh, how I wish he were with me tonight,for he's my Zeta sweetheart. rules of our Order? Logographos:
The Basileia gives the Candidate an opportunity to give
Conductor escorts the Candidate to the station of the first pillow, where she is
without first invoking the blessings of the Deity. The moral of this is to teach you lessons of loyalty and upright
Five
kneel. thoughts, words, and actions may be hidden from the eyes of man, yet that
While
Basileia, holds taper in both hands:
hand on top to seal it. Then you will permit her to enter, but let her beware upon what she enters. to which some distant day you may aspire, te token of our love and faith in