sigma chi ritual: part 12: secret mottos revealed
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The Challenge Lecture
PRO CONSUL: To determine who is a Sigma Chi the challenger gives the sign of salutation demonstrates, which should never be used where there is danger of detection. The meaning is Sigma Chi. The person challenged, if a Sigma Chi, responds with the countersign of recognition demonstrates, which is used only in answer to the sign of salutation. Its meaning is the same, Sigma Chi.
The permanent password, Constantine , is then used in this manner.
The brother challenging asks: “Are you a Sigma Chi?”
The answer is: “I am.”
The challenger says: “Begin.”
The brother challenged responds: “Con”
The challenger answers: “Stan”
The brother challenged responds: “Tine”
Either brother may then apply such further tests as he shall see fit.
The challenge grip is then given, and while giving it the challenger speaks the first secret motto, say-kahs-kar-ah-tahs.
Its meaning is Shrine of Friendship.
The challenged responds with the second secret motto, steggah-man-krees-tose. Its meaning is We Protect the Worthy
In our ordinary association with our brothers, however, the fraternal grip is given and not the challenge grip.
The Challenge Exemplification
PRO CONSUL: I will now request two of our brothers to exemplify the whole challenge, while I explain it further.
The Pro Consul designates two brothers, who come forward and exchange the entire challenge. They must proceed slowly, so as to give the Pro Consul time for the explanations; and for this purpose the whole form should be made a matter of careful rehearsal beforehand.
The First Brother gives the sign of salutation.
PRO CONSUL: This is the sign of salutation. He indicates its formation. Its meaning is Sigma Chi.
The Second Brother gives the sign of recognition.
PRO CONSUL: This is the sign of recognition. He indicates its formation. Its meaning is the same, Sigma Chi. These signs are used only in fraternal salutation and never where there is danger of detection.
FIRST BROTHER: Are you a Sigma Chi?
SECOND BROTHER: I am.
FIRST BROTHER: Begin.
SECOND BROTHER: Con.
FIRST BROTHER: Stan.
SECOND BROTHER: Tine.
PRO CONSUL: This is our permanent password, whose meaning and relevance you understand. At this point either brother may apply such further tests as he shall see fit.
The First and Second Brothers exchange the challenge grip.
PRO CONSUL: This is the challenge grip. He indicates its formation. Its meaning is Sigma Chi.
FIRST BROTHER, gives the first secret motto: Say-kahs-kar-ah-tahs.
PRO CONSUL: This is our first secret motto, repeating it say-kahs-kar-ah-tahs. Its meaning is Shrine of Friendship.
SECOND BROTHER, gives the second secret motto: Stegg-ah-man-krees-tose.
PRO CONSUL: This is our second secret motto, repeating it stegg-ah-man-krees-tose. Its meaning is We Protect the ….
The First and Second Brothers exchange the fraternal grip.
PRO CONSUL: This is our fraternal grip. He indicates its formation. In our ordinary associations with our brothers this grip is given, and not the challenge grip.
By means of the Challenge we determine who are true brothers. Everyone admitted to our Chapter meetings is put to these tests. Should you ever visit another chapter, and be unable to answer the Challenge, your ignorance would not only cause you embarrassment, but would arouse the suspicion that you are an impostor.
PRO CONSUL, addressing First and Second Brothers: Brothers, I thank you. They resume their places in the circle.
Comment#6by: GDI reveal the truth
Sigma Chi Initiation Ceremony
Setting:
The initiation takes place at midnight in the “Hall of the Elders,” a grand room lit only by candles. The hall is decorated with symbolic tapestries depicting ancient myths and the fraternity’s sigil—a white cross rising from an hourglass.
Dress Code:
Initiates wear plain white robes symbolizing purity and a journey toward enlightenment. Active members wear black robes with gold trimmings, symbolizing their ascension into the wisdom of the brotherhood.
Ritual Outline
1. The Gathering
Initiates are led into the Hall of the Elders, blindfolded, and holding onto a long, knotted rope. The rope symbolizes their connection to each other and the fraternity. Members chant softly in the background, creating a mysterious atmosphere.
Grandmaster speaks:
“Before you lies the path to knowledge, courage, and brotherhood. But first, you must pass through the three trials of Sigma Chi. Trust your brothers, trust the journey.”
2. The Three Trials
Trial 1: The Trial of Darkness
The initiates are left standing in a pitch-black room. As they fumble through the space, they must locate a glowing key hidden somewhere in the room. The catch? The key is guarded by fraternity members dressed as mythical creatures (dragons, gryphons), who give cryptic riddles or block their way. Only by answering the riddles correctly can they pass.
Riddle example:
“I fly without wings, I cry without eyes. Whenever I go, darkness flies. What am I?”
(The answer is wind.)
Trial 2: The Trial of Water
Once they’ve succeeded, initiates are led to a shallow pool of water. They must cross it while balancing a golden chalice on their heads. If they spill any water, they must return to the beginning and start again. This trial symbolizes the importance of balance and grace under pressure.
Trial 3: The Trial of Unity
For the final trial, the initiates must work together to solve a giant puzzle with missing pieces scattered throughout the hall. Only by trusting each other and communicating effectively can they finish it. This trial emphasizes fraternity unity and the importance of supporting one another.
3. The Oath of the White Cross
Once all three trials are complete, initiates are gathered in front of the “White Cross Flame,” a candle at the center of the hall. They kneel as the Grandmaster speaks the Oath of the White Cross.
Grandmaster:
“Brothers of Sigma Chi, from the shadows of the unknown, we rise to new heights. By the light of the White Cross, do you pledge your undying loyalty to your brothers and to the pursuit of wisdom?”
The initiates respond: “I do.”
The Grandmaster lights each initiate’s candle from the White Cross Flame, signifying the passing of knowledge and light from one generation to the next.
4. The Feast of Brotherhood
With the initiation complete, the candles are extinguished, and the Hall transforms into a lively space for the final part of the ceremony—a grand feast. The new members and brothers alike celebrate their
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Initiation rituals are all online (public info). Anyone can literally copy and past it here, no point in doing it though.
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