OES History
This gentleman founded the Order of the Eastern Star.
Who is Robert Morris?
What is the emblem of our Star point that was influential in her community, spent her income relieving the poor, devoted much of her time to the care of indigent, hungry travelers. She sought who were lost and ministered to them.
What is the Cup of Electa?
"Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven"
Who is Electa?
My Badge of office is the Square and Compasses with the Star.
Who is the Worthy Patron?
I have seen his Star in the East.
What is are you a member of the Order of the Eastern Star?
This is the year that the Order of Eastern Star was founded.
What is 1778?
The symbol of this heroine whose story took place on the Jordan River in Mizpah. Her name is NOT mentioned in the Bible, only referred to as Jephtah's daughter.
What is Adah's Sword & Veil?
"Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the Earth""
Who is Ruth?
My Badge of office is the Crossed Batons.
Who is the Marshall?
The number of members for a complete chapter
What is fifteen (15)?
This is the mission of the Order
What is service?
The symbol of our heroine whose story takes place in Bethany. It is thought that her home was Christ's home when in Bethany.
What is the Broken Column of Martha
"Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted"
Who is Martha?
The badge of office is the refulgent Sun with the Star.
Who is the Associate Matron?
This is the symbol that represents death.
What is the broken column?
Who teamed up with the OES founder to help make the ritual more systematic and adapted them to assure success?
Who is Robert Macoy?
The symbol of our heroine whose story takes place in the Persian Empire. her story takes place approximately 475 years before Christ.
What are the the Crown & Scepter of Esther?
"Blessed are the pure at heart for they shall see God"
Who is Adah?
The significance of 3-5-7.
What are three (3) words in each pass; five (5) knocks/raps at the door & seven (7) ties to the obligation?
The name of the first ritual.
What is the Rosary of the Eastern Star?
The symbol of our heroine that this poem describes: From Moab's hills the stranger comes, By sorrow tried, widowed by death; She comes to Judah's goodly homes, Led by the trusting hand of faith
What is Ruth's sheaf of barley?
"Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God"
Who is Esther?
This was the original floral symbol of Ruth.
What is the Sunflower?