Templum de Octo Rosae Mysticus
The White Rose of Priesthood The Templum, in conjunction with the Interfaith Institute, offers sacramental training and ordination into the Priesthood to select service-oriented men and women. Our view of Master Jesus--Jeshua ben Miriam, is grounded in an alternative image that flows from contemporary biblical research, esoteric streams of Christian mysticism, and Western Mystery schools. The focus is not about "believing in" Jesus but rather to being in a relationship with his teachings and with the same Spirit he seemed to know so intimately--the Sacred Unity he called Allaha. The experience of others is there as a guide, but only as a guide. Each must find their own way by following the promptings of the Spirit within. We emphasize discovering the Holy Spirit of Wisdom and Compassion with-in—the school mistress of all disciples. Apostolic Succession is the lineage of ordination originating with the Master Jesus and his Apostles. It is also known as the Priesthood of Melchizedek (the great universal human priesthood). Christian priesthood began as the Apostolic commission of the inner circle of 12 disciples chosen from a larger circle of 70 by the Master Jesus. Master Jesus placed his hands upon the head of each Apostle and sent them forth into the world even as he himself had been sent, i.e., "As the Father sent Me, so I send you. Then He breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit.’" (John 20: 21-22). The disciples that Master Jesus ordained to carry on the work that he had carried on were called "Bearers of the Teachings." In the Greek language it became Apostoli—the Apostles. The Apostles, in turn, each trained close disciples on whom they laid hands as their successors, each becoming a link in the Sacred Chain of the Priesthood of Melchizedek. These sacred orders streamed out into the world in many different traditions because the Apostles went to different places. Thomas went to India. Mark ended up in Egypt; Peter in Antioch and Rome. Historically, the churches that have preserved these lines of succession and lineages have been separate and separated. The Roman Catholic Pope preserves one line of succession. The Greek Orthodox another. The Coptic another and so on. Although they had each been taught by Master Jesus, the Apostles had been far from uniform in thought and personality. They had many differences of opinion. Because of the great diversity of thought among the early Apostles, it was inevitable that the churches, which grew out of their separate missionary journeys, would differ widely. For three centuries, the diverse Christian traditions of India, Persia, Syria, Ethiopia, Palestine, Egypt, Greece, Rome and the western Celtic regions developed in native freedom. Thus, from the earliest times, valid lines of Apostolic succession were maintained outside of the Roman jurisdiction. Consequently, the succession of the Apostles has been kept, unbroken, in many different chains of succession from the hands of Master Jesus, up to the present time, when he laid hands on his students and they laid hands on theirs. Apostolic Succession is the person-to-person, hands upon head transmission of ordination authority that descends from the Master Jesus through his Apostles. It can be transmitted only by Bishops who are historical successors of the Apostles. Embedded in the lineages are not only the divine Apostolic powers and energies transmitted directly from the Master Jesus by the laying-on of hands, but also 20 centuries of dedicated work of heart, soul, and spirit that all those who labored in the lineages transmitted through their striving and service. It links all those who operate the lineage with their spiritual ancestors. Apostolic Succession provides a powerful, invisible link to the Master Jesus and becomes a vital source of interior transformation for each ordained person through meditation, dreams, and the Sacraments. It links members in the sacred chain of spiritual brothers and sisters who have dedicated themselves to the service of the Christ. As Peter Roche de Coppens (advisory board member) writes "By his calling, training, and ordination, a priest becomes a vehicle by which Christ can manifest in the world. During ordination, by the prayer, by the laying on of hands, and by the Hand of God, centers within the higher bodies of the priest are activated so that Grace may flow through him/her into the world. The central function of the priest is to act as a channel for the Light, Fire, and Life of the Divine spark and the Holy Spirit. Holy ordination are genuine forms of initiation. The priest becomes a great and living channel for the 7 Sacraments, for the spiritual energies flowing through them, and for the power of the Holy Spirit to be poured forth in to the world. Ordination opens up and activates centers around the right shoulder through which spiritual light, fire, and life can streak forth and be released as he/she projects them through his/her right hand." "Each soul called to Holy Orders comes by the Will and Grace of God. It is not an achievement nor a reward. Priesthood is a spiritual vocation, not a paid profession. The work of priesthood does not require churches or temples for the homes of initiates are sacred places to meet. He or she will function primarily as a flame--one aflame who helps to ignite, nurture, and empower the spark within others on the Path. Thus, a major function of Priesthood is spiritual teaching and guidance--not as guru, but as "teachers' aid" for the Teacher is within each soul." Templum Ordination transmits 22 lines of valid Apostolic Succession from the Master Jesus--the same Holy Orders transmitted in more traditional Catholic and Orthodox Churches. Required Curriculum:
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The Templum (as a Christic based interfaith esoteric consortium) offers integrated teachings, practices and initiatic training from the Eight Mystic Roses of the Western Mystery Traditions -- Mystical/Magical Christianity, Martinism, Hermeticism, Alchemy, Qabalah, Sufism, Druidry, and the Rose + Croix. If you are interested in any of our programs, please email Templum Hierophant and/or review additional information at The Arimathea Institute. Peace and Blessings to you! |
