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Originally posted by WhiteDaisy128
I'm not sure as to the level of secrecry. My grandmother was also an Eastern Star and at her funeral, the local chapter came to do a ritual. In this ritual, they explained the meaning behind their colored star symbol. I know for Delta Gamma, the meaning behind our crest is told at initiation...so it might just be an open meaning or just different than what I'm used to.
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The funeral service for Eastern Star is public; only the initiation ceremony and modes of recognition are considered secret. The five points and colors of the Star are representative of Biblical heroines:
Adah (blue)
Ruth (yellow)
Esther (white)
Martha (green)
Electa (red)
I currently serve as Associate Patron of Plano Chapter #703, OES in Plano, Texas, while tinydancer is Associate Conductress of South Fort Worth Chapter #835 OES in Fort Worth. Please feel free to ask either of us any questions about Eastern Star.