Order of the Temple of the Rosy Cross
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The Order of the Temple of the Rosy Cross was an organization of traditional esoterism of West, founded in the bosom of the Theosophical Society
in 1912 but due to the First World War, the activity was suspended .
Its main leaders were Annie Besant
, Marie Russak
and J. I. Wedgwood. According with "The Vahan", (April 1912), the O.T.R.C., was dedicated "to the study of the Mysteries, Rosicrucian, Cabal
, Astrology
, Masonry
, Symbol
ism, Christian Ceremonial, Mystic Traditions and Occults of the West". And it added that: "To confide in that such work serves as preliminary for the restoration of the missing Mysteries of Europe with the decadence of Rome".
In "Sophia", (June 1912), is informed that "The Council of the Order is composed by 12 Brothers deeply interested in all that refers to the Ceremonial Occultism and Archaic Mysteries, and that they hope to form a useful instrument, under the inspiration of the Master Rakoczi
, to resuscitate the Old Mysteries and to prepare the arrival of the Master of the World".
Apparently, the members of the O.T.R.C., used white tunics and they following the slogan “Ora et Labora” they met twice per week in the calls “Oratory” and “Laboratory.”
In the oratory, the expounded and discussed on texts, philosophy and other. In the laboratory introspective works were only realized. After the dissolution, Marie Russak
entered to AMORC
and collaborated actively with Harvey Spencer Lewis
in the creation of rituals for this Order in California, by the middle of the years 10.
Theosophical Society
The Theosophical Society is an organization formed in 1875 to advance the spiritual principles and search for Truth known as Theosophy. The original organization, after splits and realignments has several successors...
in 1912 but due to the First World War, the activity was suspended .
Its main leaders were Annie Besant
Annie Besant
Annie Besant was a prominent British Theosophist, women's rights activist, writer and orator and supporter of Irish and Indian self rule.She was married at 19 to Frank Besant but separated from him over religious differences. She then became a prominent speaker for the National Secular Society ...
, Marie Russak
Marie Russak
Marie Russak was born on October 7, 1865 in the small city of Four Corners, Butte County in northern California....
and J. I. Wedgwood. According with "The Vahan", (April 1912), the O.T.R.C., was dedicated "to the study of the Mysteries, Rosicrucian, Cabal
Kabbalah
Kabbalah/Kabala is a discipline and school of thought concerned with the esoteric aspect of Rabbinic Judaism. It was systematized in 11th-13th century Hachmei Provence and Spain, and again after the Expulsion from Spain, in 16th century Ottoman Palestine...
, Astrology
Astrology
Astrology consists of a number of belief systems which hold that there is a relationship between astronomical phenomena and events in the human world...
, Masonry
Freemasonry
Freemasonry is a fraternal organisation that arose from obscure origins in the late 16th to early 17th century. Freemasonry now exists in various forms all over the world, with a membership estimated at around six million, including approximately 150,000 under the jurisdictions of the Grand Lodge...
, Symbol
Symbol
A symbol is something which represents an idea, a physical entity or a process but is distinct from it. The purpose of a symbol is to communicate meaning. For example, a red octagon may be a symbol for "STOP". On a map, a picture of a tent might represent a campsite. Numerals are symbols for...
ism, Christian Ceremonial, Mystic Traditions and Occults of the West". And it added that: "To confide in that such work serves as preliminary for the restoration of the missing Mysteries of Europe with the decadence of Rome".
In "Sophia", (June 1912), is informed that "The Council of the Order is composed by 12 Brothers deeply interested in all that refers to the Ceremonial Occultism and Archaic Mysteries, and that they hope to form a useful instrument, under the inspiration of the Master Rakoczi
Rákóczi
The Rákóczi were a Hungarian noble family in the Kingdom of Hungary between the 13th century and 18th century. Their name is also spelled Rakoczi and Rakoczy in some foreign sources....
, to resuscitate the Old Mysteries and to prepare the arrival of the Master of the World".
Apparently, the members of the O.T.R.C., used white tunics and they following the slogan “Ora et Labora” they met twice per week in the calls “Oratory” and “Laboratory.”
In the oratory, the expounded and discussed on texts, philosophy and other. In the laboratory introspective works were only realized. After the dissolution, Marie Russak
Marie Russak
Marie Russak was born on October 7, 1865 in the small city of Four Corners, Butte County in northern California....
entered to AMORC
Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis
The Ancient and Mystical Order Rosæ Crucis , also called Rosicrucian Order, is a philosophical and humanist worldwide fraternal organization. Members are known as students...
and collaborated actively with Harvey Spencer Lewis
Harvey Spencer Lewis
Harvey Spencer Lewis F.R.C., S.·.I.·., 33°66°95°, Ph.D. , a noted Rosicrucian author, occultist, and mystic, was the founder in USA and the first Imperator of Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis , from 1915 until 1939....
in the creation of rituals for this Order in California, by the middle of the years 10.
External links
- The Theosophical Temple of the Rosy Cross; an historical document (a warning), it was written by Max HeindelMax HeindelMax Heindel - born Carl Louis von Grasshoff in Aarhus, Denmark on July 23, 1865 - was a Christian occultist, astrologer, and mystic. He died on January 6, 1919 at Oceanside, California, United States.- Early infancy :...
in the 1910s.