The Accolade: A Sacred Tradition of Service and Commitment
The moment of the accolade — when a postulant kneels before the Grand Master to be received into the Order — is a sacred rite steeped in centuries of tradition.
The Recessional: A Symbolic Departure With Sacred Purpose
As the ceremonial rites conclude, the Order exits the sacred space in what is known as the recessional — a formal and solemn procession symbolizing a return to the world, now renewed in duty and spirit.