Degrees
The International Order of
Gnostic Templars™
A Division of the Scottish Knight
Templars
Spiritual Warriors Dedicated to the
Revival of Gnostic Wisdom & the Goddess Tradition
of the Original Templars
Organizational
StructureTemplar Council:A Templar Council of eight members who vote on the agenda, rites, activities,
curriculum of the Order, etc. As the Order continues to grow, the Templar Council will be
composed of four Fisher Kings and four Fisher Queens. Council members should be willing to
meet at least every other year to make rules and guidelines for the IOGT in pre-arranged
locations around the world. Initiates in the Order from all countries are welcome to sit
in on Templar Council meetings and express their opinions, if they desire, though final
votes will be taken only from the Templar Council.
Grand Masters and Mistresses: Known
as theFisher Kings and Queens, as well as the
Johns and Janas. As the Order continues to grow, there will be Fisher Kings and Queens in
each country the Order becomes established in.
Degrees There are three degrees in the order:
Squire and Lady in Waiting
Knight Templar and Lady
Knight Templar
Fisher King and Fisher Queen
At least one year separates each degree from the next level.
Both men and women are accepted equally in all degrees.
One or two of the Hallows
of the Grail Castle accompanies each degree.
The Grail Hallows are the Cup, Sword, Stone, and Spear
Squire
and Lady in Waiting This is a degree of study and intensive
spiritual practices.
The Squires and Ladies in Waiting also assist the Knights and Lady Templars,
as well as the Fisher Kings and Queens, at meetings and during initiations.
Study: Yoga,
Alchemy, Gnosticism, Templar symbols, meditation, healing, history of the Knights
Templars, and the history and rites of the ancient Goddess Tradition.Symbols: A Holy
Grail Chalice with a Serpent coiled around it, symbol of John the Apostle, and the Black
Madonna, the transformative and healing power of the Goddess.
Symbolic
animal: Snake, symbol of healing and the alchemical Kundalini. Symbol of the healing
and transformative power of the Goddess.
Patrons: The patrons
of this degree are John the Apostle, Mary Magdalene, and Goddesses Isis and Kali.
Outfit: A white
mantle. (You
will be required to order your mantle from our IOGT seamstress, who is located in the UK.
Once your application to the Order is accepted, you will be given instructions about how
to place your order, which can be done on the internet via PayPal, or by mailing a
cashier's check. Cost at present is 55 GBP and is subject to change, depending on the
exchange rate. You will use your mantle as you advance through the Degrees in the Order.
so it is an investment for a lifetime.)Ceremonial objects: A Chalice and a black and/or green alchemical Stone.
A Black Madonna and a crystal or replica of a human skull, symbol of Baphomet, the
“Head of Wisdom,” are also recommended. Knight Templar and Lady Knight Templar This is a degree of teaching, governing, moving
beyond fear,
and learning intensive discipline and discrimination.
The Knights and Ladies also assist in teaching and administering the Order.
Study: Martial Arts,
Sword fighting, Sacred movement (Tai Chi, etc) Vision Quests (to overcome fear). Continue
the study of Alchemy, Gnosticism, etc. began as a Squire or Lady in Waiting
Symbols: The Sword,
symbol of authority, bravery, and discrimination.
Symbolic animal: Cat
family: Puma, Jaguar, Lion, the animal symbol of authority and sacred movement.
Patrons: St.
Michael, Karttikeya, Commanders of God’s Holy Army, St. Joan of Arc, the Twin war
deities (Sanat & Sananda, and others such as Ashwins, Disocouri, Ahayuta, etc.) .
Outfit: White mantle with large red
Templar cross. Ceremonial objects: Chalice, Stone, and
Sword. Images of the Goddess. Crystal or replica of human skull.
Fisher King and Fisher Queen At this degree the initiate
acquires a Grail Castle, within which he or she
can administer the rites of the Order, disseminate the teachings,
and offer initiations into the three levels.
Study: Continue the
study of Alchemy, Gnosticism, Yoga, etc. Learn how to transmit spiritual energy to others.
Develop intuition. Pray for the upliftment of all persons in the Order.
Symbol: The Spear,
symbol of Divine Wisdom and Intuition.
Symbolic animal: Eagle,
Condor, animal symbol of Divine Wisdom: plus the Dove, the symbol of the Holy Spirit
Patrons: Murrugan/ Sanat
Kumara, John the Baptist, Sananda (the Christ), St. Germain and past Grand Master
Templars. King Arthur & Queen Guinevere, the archetypal Fisher King & Queen.
Outfit:White mantle with red Templar
cross, hat, and blue sash with golden pendant. Medal: The
Fischer Kings and Queens display a Sinclair medal.
Ceremonial
objects: All the Grail Hallows: the Chalice, Stone, Sword, and
Spear.
Images of the Goddess. Crystal and/or human skull.
IOGT Initiation Ceremony
The IOGT Initiation Ceremony takes place in a Grail
Castle
with Templar images and symbology.
It is presided over by Grand Prior Mark Amaru Pinkham
and Grand Prioress Andrea Mikana-Pinkham.
During the ceremony you will receive your mantle.
On the central altar is a skull (replica of human or crystal)
representing John the Baptist, Patron of the IOGT.
Also on the altar, or on the surrounding walls, are images and pictures of the
Goddess
and Templar patrons Saint Germain, Sanat and Sananda Kumara,
St. Michael, John the Baptist, John the Apostle, Jesus Christ, and
Mary Magdalene.
There are many Templar and Holy Grail symbols,
including images of Levi’s Baphomet, the Star of David (symbol of Sanat
Kumara),
the eight-pointed Templar Cross, the Black Madonna,
and the Hallows of the Grail Castle: the Holy Grail Chalice, Swords, Spears,
Stones, etc.
The Grail Castle
The Holy Grail Castle is an eight-sided structure specially built
for
initiation and Templar gatherings.
Or it can be a creative substitute for an octagonal temple.
Upcoming Opportunities to Join The International Order of Gnostic Templars™
Receive Initiation as a Squire or
Lady in Waiting
2008 IOGT Initiations
will be held at:
1) North American IOGT Headquarters
St. John's Knight Templars Preceptory
Sedona AZ, USA
April 18 - 20, 2008
and
2) International IOGT Headquarters
Prince Henry Sinclair Scottish Knight Templars Preceptory
Noss Head, Scotland
July 27 - 29, 2008
To apply for initiation into the IOGT please click here for an Application.
The IOGT E-Course: 18 Lessons on Gnostic Templarism Subjects covered:
The Knights Templar
The Holy Grail: What it really is
Rosslyn Chapel & Clan Sinclair
Gnostic Philosophy and Practices
The Templar Heresy
The Templars & Mary Magdalene
The Freemasons, Illuminati, & Rosicrucians
A Certificate of Membership in the IOGT
Access to the IOGT online library with more than 1000 titles
A Monthly "Members Only" IOGT Newsletter
Discount on the Seven Rays of Healing Correspondence Course
2. Support the Clan Sinclair Study Center
and Niven Sinclar Library at Noss Head, Caithness, Scotland.
Your support helps to keep the library and its resources in good condition,
as well as to be able to acquire new books and Templar relics.
You will also be able to access books from the library via mail.
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