![]() ![]() She had wealth, and perhaps a position of power, regardless, she was living comfortably. More than that though, Electa taught us the simplest lesson that is too often overlooked, “That we love one another.” While this may not seem as emphasized in her story, Electa is called the mother with good reason. Electa teaches us strength and courage, to stick by what we believe in, no matter how hard it may be, or how alone we may feel. She was willing, however, to undergo these things in order to stand by her faith. Even though it meant the loss of everything that she had, wealth, good fortune, family, and even her own life. This woman had the strength to profess her faith to the world, even though she knew that it would get her and her family killed. Perhaps the strongest here is that principles, not matter what they may be, never die. You can read a short analysis of 2 John here.Įven though it is an allegorical story, Electa can still teach us many things. More than that however, they crucified her entire family in front of her, before allowing her to die. The Romans didn’t like this so much of course, so they followed through on their threat and killed her. ![]() After this time she was brought out, and again offered to renounce her faith. Instead of killing her outright, perhaps because she was so well known and loved within the community, the Romans chose instead to throw her and her family into the dungeon for a year. Electa, for she wouldn’t be the heroine of the story otherwise, refused to comply with the edict, and refused to renounce her faith. The “test” given to people, was that they were given a crucifix and were told to stomp on it, as a showing of a renouncing of any lingering Christian faith. She was known for her kindness towards the less fortunate, giving money to the poor, and caring for and sheltering those in need, and filling the bellies of hungry travelers.Īs most all of us know, during St.John’s time, Christianity became a nuisance to those who did not follow it, and an edict was put out by the Roman government that was issued against anyone who proclaimed to be a Christian, under penalty of death. Regardless of when and where and how, she would of definitely been a very important and influential woman within her community, this is obvious by her title. At some point, she converted to Christianity, probably during the era of St. The story goes, that she was born and raised in Asia Minor, and brought up as a pagan. Instead, her story is based in Masonic tradition. OES references her story being in 2 John, but there’s not much there. Here again, there may of been some liberties taken. The name Electa was chosen, because 2 John was addressed to “the elder to the elect lady and her children.” Some translators have actually attached the name Kyria to her. I think this is fudging a bit, perhaps there may of been a different heroine that could have been worked into the star points, but, Electa does fit in her own way, so perhaps her name is not as important as we may think it to be. ![]() Electa is the only one that is never named, the name was created for her solely for the purpose of the ritual. The truth is, Electa does not come from the Bible in the way that the four other heroines of OES do. She chose the true but bitter part,With never-falling skill, In fact, all of the star points represent a potential time in a member’s life: Now, you may not think this topic to be terribly mother oriented, but Electa is known as the mother. Before I begin, let me say, Happy Mother’s Day! I am so grateful for all of the wonderful mothers in my life, they do so much for all of us.įor Mother’s Day, I thought I would return the star points of Order of the Eastern Star. ![]()
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