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Created page with "AMOS on wikipedia can be found here for now https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Mystic_Order_of_Samaritans An AMOS lodge is called a Sanctorum The officers of a subordinate sanctorum are as follows {| class="wikitable" !Office !Elected/Appointed !Duty |- |Grand Monarch |Elected |Presides over meetings. |- |Vice Grand Monarch |Elected |Assists the Grand Monarch and fills in for him in his absence. |- |Grand Counsellor |Elected |Presides in the absence of the Grand M..." |
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After completing a term as Grand Monarch of his Sanctorum, a Sheik or Samaritan is referred to as a Past Grand | After completing a term as Grand Monarch of his Sanctorum, a Sheik or Samaritan is referred to as a Past Grand | ||
The ladies equivalent is known as the [[Ladies of the Orient]] ("LOTO") | |||
The masonic equivalent is known as [[wikipedia:Shriners|The Shriners]] | |||
Latest revision as of 04:16, 31 May 2026
AMOS on wikipedia can be found here for now
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Mystic_Order_of_Samaritans
An AMOS lodge is called a Sanctorum
The officers of a subordinate sanctorum are as follows
| Office | Elected/Appointed | Duty |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Monarch | Elected | Presides over meetings. |
| Vice Grand Monarch | Elected | Assists the Grand Monarch and fills in for him in his absence. |
| Grand Counsellor | Elected | Presides in the absence of the Grand Monarch or Vice Grand Monarch. |
| Registrar | Elected | Acts as the recording and corresponding secretary. |
| Collector | Elected | Acts as the financial secretary. |
| Banker | Elected | Acts as the treasurer. |
| Venerable Friar | Elected | Recites opening and closing prayers and counsels members. This position is occupied by the immediate past Grand Monarch. |
| Grand High Executioner | Appointed | Protects the life of the Grand Monarch. |
| Grand Chief Guide | Appointed | Collects fines and takes charge of the candidates during degrees. |
| Grand Monitor | Appointed | Assists in sanctorum business and in degree work. |
| Grand Stentoros | Appointed | Guards the inner door. |
| Grand Herald | Appointed | Guards the outer door. |
After completing a term as Grand Monarch of his Sanctorum, a Sheik or Samaritan is referred to as a Past Grand
The ladies equivalent is known as the Ladies of the Orient ("LOTO")
The masonic equivalent is known as The Shriners