Shriners

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SHRINERS (SCIMITAR & STAR) - Meaning of the Shriner Emblem:  The scimitar (the sword) stands for the backbone of the fraternity, which are its members.  The two claws that make up the crescent represent the Shriners fraternity and its philanthropy.  The sphinx's head stands for the governing body of the Shriners, the head of the organization.  The five points star inside of the crescent represents the thousands of children that the Shriners help through their philanthropy each year.  Occasionally you will also see the phrase "Robur et Furor" on the emblem, which means "Strength and Fury".

The organization was previously known as Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (A.A.O.N.M.S.) or Shriners North America. The name was changed in 2010 across North America, Central America, South America, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

 

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