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July 2006
Israel-Lebanon conflict
On 17 July, during the dramatic Israel-Lebanon conflict, a testimony was given and an appeal was made by a Lebanese citizen to the students of Rosicrucian teachings worldwide [1] -- which can also be seen as extensible to all the brothers in the 'Craft/Tekton' [2] and to all individuals of good will [3] -- in order to unite efforts for the harmony to be restored soon in the entire Levant region and to all our fellow man living these hours of agony, that are causing suffering and mourning (The Purpose of War and Our Attitude Toward It -- The Philosophy of War).
In respect to the origin of the appeal [Lebanon] and the ancient sensitive religious issues and wounds involved, it becomes reasonable to assume that the international community, including the United States and the United Nations, could gather a consensual voice and will in order to request diplomatic mediation/Peace process to be conducted in the fraternal and service organization g+m+e+y+tm m+wHl+f+tm m+n+ m+s+y+hky+y+n+ m+t+c+w+3+ f+y+n+ neutral and holy grounds of Mount Ecclesia.
30th July - 6th August 2006
The Rosicrucian Fellowship: Summer Conclave
Summer school held at Mount Ecclesia and devoted to the theme "Pratical applications of Spirituality in our daily lives". See the Summer school program and the Guest house information (pdf files).
16th October 2004
AMORC Greek website is ready!
The website of the Greek language jurisdiction of AMORC is ready! Check it out at http://www.amorc.gr/
25th September 2004
AMORC European English site is ready!
The website of the English-language jurisdiction of AMORC in Europe, Africa and Middle East is ready! Check it out at http://www.amorc.org.uk/
16th August 2004
Boscastle Museum of Witchcraft is Flooded
The Museum of Witchcraft in Boscastle, Cornwall, houses the world's largest collection of witchcraft related artefacts and regalia. The museum has been located in Boscastle for over forty years and is amongst Cornwall's most popular museums. Boscastle was hit by flash floods after torrential rain on Monday 16th August 2004. The Museum of Witchcraft has been severely affected by the floods. http://www.museumofwitchcraft.com/
July 2004
AMORC Peace Conference
AMORC published photos from the 2004 Peace Conference. Check them out here: http://www.rosicrucian.org/newsarchive/2004/07wpc_wrapup.html
June 2004
Rose+Croix Journal
Rose Croix Journal, a publication of AMORC, published its first issue! It includes papers written by Rosicrucians on subjects such as time travel, Egyptian history, Mind-Body spirituality and health. The Rose+Croix Journal accepts papers for its second issue to be published in 2005.
14th May 2004
RE~TG (cancelled)
- This event has been postponed until april 2005 (darn it)
RE~TG - MANY HAPPY RETURNS "A Celebration of Industrial Musics in the 21st Century" Chris Carter, Peter Christopherson, Genesis P-Orridge and Cosey Fanni Tutti will briefly regroup to present RE~TG, a weekend of music, art, film & performance culminating in an exclusive set by THROBBING GRISTLE. The location will be Pontin's Holiday Resort, Camber Sands, near Rye, England. RE~TG will take place on 14th-16th May 2004. http://throbbing-gristle.com/
11th May 2004 (Tuesday)
TANTRIC PRACTICE A Personal Overview Lecture by Phil Hine
7.15 for 7.30 start, Treadwells Bookshop, London
Phil Hine is famed as a in the occult world as chaos magician and author. Tonight he presents a personal overview of contemporary Western Tantric practice. Less known, though, is the fact that he has been practising a form of hybridised tantra for over twenty years.
Looking at tantra's structures and tenets, he reviews some of the common misconceptions that have grown up around this esoteric discipline. In doing so, he presents some perspectives for attempting to discover "what" Tantra consists of.
Phil Hine is the author of Condensed Chaos and Prime Chaos, and he also edited the monthly magazine Pagan News for five years. He has been off the scene for several years, and here makes a return to public speaking.
The lecture followed by a round-table discussion, during which all are encourage to contribute, as in a traditional 'salon des idees'. Admission is ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂý5.00. Arrive 7.15 for 7.30 start
20th April 2004
Order of the Eastern Star
- According to lompocrecord.com the Order of the Eastern Star will host its 26th Annual Salad Luncheon and Country Store on 20th April 2004 at the Lompoc-Santa Ynez Masonic Center. Tickets cost $6.
19th April 2004
Rosicrucian history lecture
- The Rosicrucian Order organises a public lecture in Las Vegas titled "Rosicrucian history through the centuries, part I". Commences at 19:30 local time. lasvegasmercury.com
13th April 2004
Rosicrucians comment on mysterious ancient vase
- Lisa Schwappach-Shirriff, curator of the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum of AMORC comments on the discoveries of Susan Walker who works at Ashmolean Museum at Oxford. Walker says she discovered a vase showing Cleopatra seducing the Roman general Antony. Shirriff commented that there are only seven identified ancient images of Cleopatra, all of them made of stone, but the vase is made from glass. Carbon dating is difficult to be performed on the particular vase without damaging it and the scholars have different views regarding its dating. Shirriff suggests that the vase is probably ancient but because of lack of proper archaeological data she cannot prove or disprove Walker's theory, which she described as an "interesting point of view". discovery.com
11th April 2004
Rosicrucian Fellowship comments on political tension in Africa
- Rosicrucian Fellowship says there is political tension in West Africa. The General Secretary of the International Easter School of Rosicrucian Fellowship, Mr Samuel Kwaku Boateng, expressed his opinion that many government members have become too materialistic and selfish and they do not serve their people. He also said the Rosicrucian Fellowship is not related to any Rosicrucian Order but it is a purely Christian organisation. ghanaweb.com
10th April 2004
100th Aniversary of Liber Al
- The 10th-12th are the 100th aniversary of Aleister Crowley writing the Liber AL vel Legis.
30th March 2004
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum uncovers the secrets of Egyptian immortality
- Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum of Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis at Rosicrucian Park organises an exhibition named "Egyptian Afterlife" which will include tomb tours and egyptian artifacts. The attendees will learn the ancient egyptian beliefs about immortality. mercurynews.com
24th March 2004
AMORC calls humanity to escape from ignorance and comments on Nigerian national development
- Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis (AMORC) called humanity to escape from ignorance and superstition towards national development. Frater Nesfield Edim, The new Worthy Master of the Apollonius Lodge of AMORC in Calabar, Nigeria, published a mystical message titled "Mystical Awareness" for the Rosicrucian New Year 3357 which said humanity wants awareness. Soror Vivian Edet said there is still hope for the survival of Nigeria, despite the economic problems but this needs cooperation among the leaders. She urged Nigerians to be patient with the leadership. allafrica.com
20th March 2004
AMORC celebrates Rosicrucian New Year 3357
- Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis (AMORC), the authentic Rosicrucian order founded by Harvey Spencer Lewis and now headed by Christian Bernard, celebrates the Rosicrucian New Year 3357 which commences exactly during the Spring Equinox when the Sun enters Aries. This moment is 20th March 2004 6:50 AM in UTC/GMT (London) time. Happy New Year!
2004 (general)
Rose-Croix Code of Life
- AMORC Imperator Christian Bernard releases an updated version of the Rose-Croix Code of Life. It can be accessed online here.
