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Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica

An unofficial archive of materials relating to the Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica (E.G.C.), the ecclesiastical arm of Ordo Templi Orientis, and the Gnostic Mass

Gnock Gnock Gnocking on the Gnostics’ Door

“Gnock Gnock Gnocking on the Gnostics’ Door” is a teaser for a report about experiencing a celebration of the Gnostic Mass of Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica at Sekhet-Maat Lodge, Ordo Templi Orientis, in Portland, OR, by Joel and Amanda as part of an ongoing series “Year of Sundays” over at Beliefnet Voices. “When Amanda and I [...]

American Idol: On Nietzsche in America

“American Idol: On Nietzsche in America” by Ross Posnock is an article in the Nation from Nov, 2011 which talks about Friedrich Nietzsche and a book American Nietzsche: A History of an Icon and His Ideas by Jennifer Ratner-Rosenhagen.   “Nietzsche paid a heavy price for daring to strip away the comforting props of Victorian [...]

“Where then are the remaining Sephiroth of these pillars? How are they and their functions represented in the Mass? Did Crowley just leave them out? We propose that the answers to these questions lie in the offices of the Children”

On the Formula of the Gnostic Mass (concerning the Children) by Soror Matheis and Frater Jones “Where then are the remaining Sephiroth of these pillars? How are they and their functions represented in the Mass? Did Crowley just leave them out? We propose that the answers to these questions lie in the offices of the [...]

“a direct link between the sacrament, as consecrated by the Priest and Priestess at the altar, and the cake and cup consumed by the congregant, is necessary for the sacrament to be efficacious.”

On the Cup. David Richard Jones aka T Satanas “a direct link between the sacrament, as consecrated by the Priest and Priestess at the altar, and the cake and cup consumed by the congregant, is necessary for the sacrament to be efficacious.” [via]

“Thus does life both rise from the ashes and feed her young.”

On the Bloody Eucharist. David Richard Jones aka T Satanas. “Thus does life both rise from the ashes and feed her young.” [via]

EGC Lecture

There is an extensive historically interesting playlist of 34 videos with Sabazius X○, recorded in 1995, described as: “A Gnostic Mass lecture and step-by-step walkthrough by Fra.Sabazius. Very detailed 3.5hrs. Some information may be out of date, but this is a treasure trove for “Priests and Priestesses” who are out on their own. Everything from [...]