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Sigma Alpha Epsilon - Initiation Ritual Sigma Alpha Epsilon Initiation Ritual 1989 Opening Ceremony E. A.: Eminent Warden, is it your belief that all persons present are members In good standing of Sigma Alpha Epsilon? W.: Such is my belief, Eminent Archon. The Eminent Archon raps twice. The members rise. 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.
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A.: Adelphoi, be kindly affectioned 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! The Eminent Archon raps once.
The Members are seated. 
A.: Eminent Recorder I call the roll. After roll call, the Eminent Recorder notifies the Eminent Archon as to whether there is or is not a quorum. Should the latter be the case, the Eminent Archon so notifies the Chapter, and a vote is taken as to adjournment. If there is a quorum, the meeting continues as follows: Eminent Archon raps twice. Members rise.
A.: ΣΑΣ Spoken in low tones, in Greek. The Members and the Eminent Archon salute each other simultaneously. The Eminent Chaplain may now read a selection of verses from the Bible, or other appropriate source, and offer prayer. Any Brother, entering late, shall salute the Eminent Archon, and, upon being recognized, take his seat among the Brothers.
Initiation Ceremony E. A.: Eminent Warden, is it your belief that all persons present are members in good standing of Sigma Alpha Epsilon? W.: Such is my belief, Eminent Archon.
The Eminent Archon raps twice. The Members rise. 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. A.: Adelphoi, be kindly affectioned 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! A.: ΣΑΣ Spoken in low tones, in Greek. The Members and the Eminent Archon salute each other simultaneously. A.: Eminent Chaplain, lead us in a prayer appropriate for this occasion.
Eminent Chaplain prays. The Eminent Archon raps once.
The Members are seated. A., remains standing: Adelphoi, we have assembled at this time for the purpose of performing a most solemn and sacred ceremony. Those whom we have chosen to serve with us at the Altar of Friendship are about to be admitted to our noble Order, and as Members of our Fraternity they may justly claim our brotherly regard and esteem. It is, then, extremely important that at the very outset we should impress them with the spiritual quality of our Order and the sacredness of the relationship which they are about to assume. Let us be quiet and orderly, as is well fitting the nature of the ceremony now to take place.
Eminent Warden, is all in readiness that we may proceed with the initiation? W.: All is in readiness, Eminent Archon. A.: Eminent Herald, are you ready to perform the commission entrusted to your care? H.: I am ready. A.: Then, I charge you, seek out those whom we have chosen to honor by electing them members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, that we may, with all due form and ceremony, initiate them into this, our Brotherhood. The Eminent Herald leaves the temple.
The Eminent Archon raps twice. A.: From these our mysteries, all ye profane, ye uninitiate, far off retire; But Brothers 'round this mystic altar fire, within yourselves commune. Let silence reign, and guards be placed around this sacred fane; For hither led, some Neophytes draw near, Uncertain in the night of what awaits them here. Adelphoi, e're the stars' pale light shall wane, Our love must be their comfort and their stay, When fondest hopes lie crushed and sorrows come, When fortune frowns, and earthly tasks are done, Friendship shall brighten the darkness of the way, Till in Phi Alpha's morning bright, we gaze together on the perfect light. At the last word, the Eminent Herald, accompanied by the Neophytes, shall knock three times at the Temple door. The Eminent Warden should cue the Eminent Herald' s knock in case the poem cannot be readily heard from the outside.
W.: Who knocks? H.: Adelphos. E.W.: Who is Adelphos? H.: A brother in Sigma Alpha Epsilon. W.: Whence gained you this distinction?