Ziyara Shriners

		Ziyara Shriners
		Shriners Creed

Shriner's Creed

Shriners believe in God and that He created man to serve His purposes, among which is service to others in His name. We believe that care for the less fortunate, especially children who suffer from burns and crippling diseases, is our institutional calling.

We are patriots, each willing to serve his country with fidelity and courage. We cherish independence under law and freedom with responsibility. We Honor family. We respect our parents, wives and children. We should instill in our children the tenets of this creed and the heritage from which it emanates.

As individuals we pledge ourselves to integrity, virtue and nobility of character. Our intentions will be honorable, our relations will be trustworthy and our spirits forgiving of each other. As brothers we offer each other fraternal affection and respect. Together we will support each other in adherence to this creed, so that we and our communities will be the better because of our fraternity and its principles.

As Shriners we look beyond ourselves to serve the needs of others, especially children who cannot help themselves. We believe Shiners Hospitals to be the world’s greatest philanthropy, and we covenant with each other to support its “temples of Mercy” with spirit, time, talent and means.

Presented by Ziyara's Aides

Chief Aide		Special Aide
Samuel H. Trapanick		Thomas Rowlands

David Abel	Thomas W. Godbey	*Gerald Roberts*
Donald G. Benson	Robert S. Gorton	Homer F. Secor
Russell A. Berry	John T. Harrison	Gerald B. Showalter
William Biedermann	Marion E. Hoover	Linus J. Smith
Larry Chrysler	Joseph W. Ladd	Stephen Sornborger
Russell E. Clayton	Richard B. Lawler	Arthur G. Spencer
Bartow H. Comstock	Bernard A. Lepper	Warren A. Steiner
Robert F. Edwards	Jack C. Nicholl	Richard A. Sczcerba
Norris R. Ellinwood	Leonard J. Pugh	Ronald W. White
Kenneth H. Farber	Everett E. Roberts	George N. Wineberg