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Consecrating a standard - scotti73 - 07-15-2013
We have a new standard. I would like to as part of our next event conduct a ceromony to consecrate the standard any ideas...........
Consecrating a standard - M. Demetrius - 07-15-2013
Well, we Marines used a bottle of champagne--very bubbly!
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Consecrating a standard - Quintius Clavus - 07-15-2013
Oil like that used by the Catholic Church played a big role in consecrating. The Church got the idea of using oil for sacred purposes from the pre-Christian religious practices around them. Most ancient religions, especially in the Mediterranean region, used sacred oils in one or more ways. A small amount to anoint the standard and someone to say words of dedication to the Genius of the Century would do at minimum. I'm not sure whether the Romans recognized a genius of the cohort. As auxiliaries, making a prayer of dedication to your own native gods would also be perfectly appropriate in a Roman context. A small amount of olive oil, very common in the Roman army, would serve the purpose. You could also use a little wine or beer (ale - as I don't believe they used hops in brewing, yet) to anoint the standard, in addition to the oil.
Consecrating a standard - Paul Elliott - 07-15-2013
Maybe rewrite the sacramentum a bit and have the soldiers swear their oath to the emperor and the standard. its quoted in Southern and Dixon, Late Roman Army, but I cant remember the source. That would be good.
Consecrating a standard - Paul Elliott - 07-15-2013
Scatter wheat or barley grains, a sprinkle of red wine at the base then tie some roses or flowers to the standard.
Consecrating a standard - scotti73 - 07-15-2013
Thanks you gentlemen
Consecrating a standard - Paul Elliott - 07-15-2013
The sacramentum is given in: Vegetius 2.5. Just rewrite a little bit ...
Consecrating a standard - Semisalis Abruna - 07-16-2013
Quote:The sacramentum is given in: Vegetius 2.5. Just rewrite a little bit ...
Exactly what we did with our Draco - along with scented oil, wine & incense.