What are the Three Great Lights in OES ritual?

• A. The Holy Bible, the Square, and the Compasses.
• B. The Cross, the Circle, and the Triangle.
• C. The Holy Bible, the Star, and the Crown.
• D. The Bible, the Circle, and the Triangle.

Answer: (A)

In the OES ritual, the Three Great Lights are the Holy Bible, the Square, and the Compasses. These symbols carry the guiding principles members strive to live by: the Holy Bible embodies faith and divine guidance, the Square represents moral conduct and integrity, and the Compasses symbolize self-control and the ability to measure actions within proper bounds. Together they remind members to align their thoughts and deeds with spiritual laws, ethical behavior, and thoughtful restraint. Other options mix different symbols that aren’t used as the Three Great Lights, such as shapes or titles not part of this ritual trio.