REGIONAL LUSTRATION OF THE LIVING
YEAR 12 AQUARIUS
Florida * Illinois * Spain
The Lustration altar at Children of Gaia Temple, Florida
This year, the twelfth year of the Age of Aquarius, I had the pleasure of attending not one but TWO Lustrations of the Living -of a total of THREE that were held. And this was really quite a wonderful thing! I was extraordinarily pleased to be able to take part in TWO Regional Lustrations of the Living in two different states in one weekend –a first for me and for the Correllian Tradition.
The Lustration altar at PURE Sanctuary Temple, Illinois
As you may know the Lustration of the Living was once held only by the Mother Temple, as a single global ceremony. Today, while the Lustration of the Ancestors continues to be held as a global ceremony facilitated by the Mother Temple at host Temples around the world, the Lustration of the Living has been opened to Regional observance, and can occur as many ceremonies in many locations held at the Temple level.
Sigil of Children of Gaia Temple
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This year there were a total of three Regional Lustrations. The first one was a Southeastern Regional Lustration, enacted on Friday, 7 September, at Children of Gaia Temple in association with Sacred Light of South Florida Temple, Sacred Sea Temple of Georgia, and Children of Lyr Witan Shrine. In addition to these Temples, High Priestess Rev. Holly Charland, Head of Mystic Ancient Circle Temple was also in attendance, making a total of five Temples from the region represented.
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The second was a Midwestern Regional Lustration enacted on Sunday, 9 September, at PURE Sanctuary Temple in Danville, Illinois, in association with Trianna Temple of St. Louis.
The third Regional Lustration was enacted on Saturday 22 September, at the Proto-Temple of Brigit in Granada, Spain -the first Lustration held in the Spanish language! |
Sigil of PURE Sanctuary Temple
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Sigil of Proto-Temple of Brigit
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It was a weekend of firsts because both US ceremonies were broadcast live –the first time a Lustration has ever been broadcast live. The Southeastern Regional Lustration was broadcast using Ustream live streaming technology. The Midwestern Regional Lustration was broadcast using Skype. Because of this many people who could not attend these events live were able to attend virtually. Through the wonders of technology I myself was able to appear physically at the Southeastern Lustration and via live video feed at the Midwestern Lustration.
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This is a historic moment for Correllians and offers tremendous opportunity for the future! It is my hope that not only will Regional Lustrations of the Living proliferate in future years, but that many of these –as well as our Lustrations of the Ancestors- may be broadcast live allowing all who desire to take part.
In order to co-ordinate with PURE Sanctuary, and in deference to the hot Florida weather, the Southeastern Regional Lustration held the actual ceremony at the start of the weekend, on Friday evening.
In order to co-ordinate with PURE Sanctuary, and in deference to the hot Florida weather, the Southeastern Regional Lustration held the actual ceremony at the start of the weekend, on Friday evening.
After the ceremony, L to R (Back): Rev. Mike Neal, Arch Priestess Stephanie Neal, Rev. Angela Newell-Grimes, Bull, High Priest Rick Keen, Denise Scott, First Priest Don Lewis, Rev. John Grimes, (Front) Eddie, Rev. Chelly Battles, High Priestess Janice Christian.
The ceremony featured Rev. John Grimes from Children of Lyr Shrine as Guardian, High Priestess Rev. Janice Christian of Children of Gaia Temple as Sonifer and Genovocator, High Priest Rev. Richard Keen of Sacred Light Temple of South Florida acted as Junovocator, Rite Lector, and Guardian of the East. Dedicant Jeff S acted as Southern Guardian, Rev. Chelly Battles acted as Western Guardian and Dedicant Denise Scott as Northern Guardian. Rev. Angela Newell Grimes, Maiden Priestess of Children of Gaia Temple and Head of Children of Lyr Witan Shrine acted as Rite Priestess along with Rev. John Grimes as Rite Priest. Rev. Mike Neal from Sacred Sea Temple and Head of Field and Forest Formal Shrine acted for the “First Elder”. Rt. Rev. Arch Priestess Stephanie Neal, Head of Sacred Sea Temple and a member of the Correllian Council of Elders acted for the “First Priestess” and I myself acted in my own role as First Priest.
The following Awards were given for this cycle:
COPPER ATHAME -Rev. Rolono Comon, for his work on behalf of Correllianism and Paganism in general in the Philippines.
SILVER CHALICE -Rev. Lindsay Irvin for her work with the Correllian Times.
IRON PENTACLE -Rev. Katharina Ghazzoul for her work as a teacher
THURIBLE -Jonathan Dwork for all of his efforts to support and inspire others.
Congratulations to all of our Awardees!
COPPER ATHAME -Rev. Rolono Comon, for his work on behalf of Correllianism and Paganism in general in the Philippines.
SILVER CHALICE -Rev. Lindsay Irvin for her work with the Correllian Times.
IRON PENTACLE -Rev. Katharina Ghazzoul for her work as a teacher
THURIBLE -Jonathan Dwork for all of his efforts to support and inspire others.
Congratulations to all of our Awardees!
Congratulations to all of our Awardees!
Saturday featured workshops in Besom making, Ogham, and a meditation by Rev. Stephanie. After this followed a cookout, and then a concert. The concerts opening act were Bull and Sherry who offered a delightful performance. Then came the main act, Celtic Mayhem, who played three sets of music ranging from traditional Celtic music to contemporary pop to Renn Faire favorites. The concert closed with a touching tribute to the late Owain Phyfe.
On Sunday the Southeast Regional Lustration closed with another cookout and a pool party.
Video from the event will be coming to MagickTV soon.
Saturday featured workshops in Besom making, Ogham, and a meditation by Rev. Stephanie. After this followed a cookout, and then a concert. The concerts opening act were Bull and Sherry who offered a delightful performance. Then came the main act, Celtic Mayhem, who played three sets of music ranging from traditional Celtic music to contemporary pop to Renn Faire favorites. The concert closed with a touching tribute to the late Owain Phyfe.
On Sunday the Southeast Regional Lustration closed with another cookout and a pool party.
Video from the event will be coming to MagickTV soon.
Celtic Mayhem performs in the gardens at Children of Gaia Temple
Arch Priest Jason Highcorrell performs
a civil union ceremony for Kyle and John M. Kelly
at PURE Sanctuary Temple, Danville, IL
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The Midwest Regional Lustration began on Friday with a civil union ceremony for Kyle Kelly and John M Kelly, performed by Rt. Rev. Arch Priest Jason Highcorrell, Head of PURE Sanctuary Temple and an Elder of the Correllian Tradition.
The civil ceremony was followed by a baby shower for Rev. Dottie Levan Friday evening. Saturday was spent in preparations and rehearsals, and then by initiations on Saturday evening. Congratulations to new High Priestess Rev. Jai “The Druid” Elliot and new Second Degree Rev. Dottie Levan. |
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On Sunday the Lustration ceremony was enacted by Rt. Rev. Jason and High Priestess Rev. Morningstar Mycroft, acting for the “First Priest” and “First Priestess”, with High Priestess Rev. Jai and Rev. Dottie taking on a number of roles. Rt. Rev. Arch Priestess Green Owl, Head of Trianna Temple and an Elder of the Correllian Tradition, acted for the “First Elder” for the ceremony. I myself was skyped in and placed on a 55” screen overlooking the sanctuary to cast the circle with Rev. Jason. Rev. Jason, Rev. Green Owl, and myself all offered Oracles during the ceremony. After the end of the ceremony people from both Regional Lustrations spent several minutes exchanging greetings and well wishes.
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High Priestess Jai Elliot stands before
the Lustration altar at PURE Sanctuary Temple
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Rev. Don skyped onto the big screen at PURE Sanctuary Temple. "It was like being on the Enterprise bridge", Lady Green Owl
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Unfortunately owing to technical difficulties there were some people who wished to join the ceremony via skype but were unable to do so. Rev. Jason wishes to extend his most sincere apologies to anyone who was not able to get in.
Following the ceremony was a cook-off and Temple feast. The Midwest Regional Lustration of the Living closed with Rev. Jason and Rev. Green Owl making a pilgrimage to Under-the-Hill –the home of Tradition founder Caroline High Correll- which is located near PURE Sanctuary Temple. At Under-the-Hill the offerings from the ceremony were formally presented to the Ancestors on the land where many of them had physically lived their lives. |
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It was a wonderful weekend and we want to thank everyone who worked so hard to put these events on. You all have done an amazing job with both events! I also want to thank Rev. Jason and Rev. Rick for working out the technology for broadcasting the events in their separate ways. I am hopeful that this will become a standard feature of all future Lustrations, whether Regional or Global.
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Here is the Oracle of the Ancestors from the Regional Lustration in Florida:
"We come to you this day in joy. We come to you with smiles and with love. We say to you this day that the garden bears many flowers and we rejoice. This is a year of transformation and rebirth.
"All things which pass through this gate emerge reborn and purified; nothing shall emerge untouched or unchanged. You will see this if you look. We say to you as you go forward to open your heart to those changes which are yours though most are well underway already.
"By the time you come together again for Lustration the Correllian world will again look very different. A Rainbow shall stretch across the sky, a symbol of communication between god and the humankind. Iris the messenger of the gods walks among you, speaking to many so be the aware of the messages you receive. For Gods and ancestors sometimes travel in disguise sometime stand among you when you least expect it and their words will bring you that which you need to know when you most need it.
"For you may not know the origin when you receive it, you will find as you move forward through the door way, which is the 12th year of Aquarius you may dance or you may hobble depending on the extent to which you embrace the changes that are yours.
"We urge you to embrace change and to see it as opportunity and cleansing and rebirth then you will dance as you go forward, we shall dance. It is our prayer that all our children will dance with us. Year 13 shall be a time of tremendous and unexpected growth.
"Mark our words and remember them for it is what you shall see. As we enter Year 14 we shall be born upon the back of the dragon and arise upon its wings. These then are our words and know our love is with you always."
"All things which pass through this gate emerge reborn and purified; nothing shall emerge untouched or unchanged. You will see this if you look. We say to you as you go forward to open your heart to those changes which are yours though most are well underway already.
"By the time you come together again for Lustration the Correllian world will again look very different. A Rainbow shall stretch across the sky, a symbol of communication between god and the humankind. Iris the messenger of the gods walks among you, speaking to many so be the aware of the messages you receive. For Gods and ancestors sometimes travel in disguise sometime stand among you when you least expect it and their words will bring you that which you need to know when you most need it.
"For you may not know the origin when you receive it, you will find as you move forward through the door way, which is the 12th year of Aquarius you may dance or you may hobble depending on the extent to which you embrace the changes that are yours.
"We urge you to embrace change and to see it as opportunity and cleansing and rebirth then you will dance as you go forward, we shall dance. It is our prayer that all our children will dance with us. Year 13 shall be a time of tremendous and unexpected growth.
"Mark our words and remember them for it is what you shall see. As we enter Year 14 we shall be born upon the back of the dragon and arise upon its wings. These then are our words and know our love is with you always."
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The third Regional Lustration of the Living for Year 12 Aquarius was held at the Proto-Temple of Brigit in Granada, Spain, on Saturday, 22 September. The ceremony was led by High Priestess Harwe Tuileva, Head of the Proto-Temple of Brigit, who translated the ceremony into Spanish for the occasion. This is the first time a Lustration has been held in Spain, or in theSpanish language anywhere.
Here is the Oracle of the Ancestors from Spain! "It isn't over... "Nothing of what you started is over yet. Because a wheel of changes is coming, again. You thought everything was over, but it's not. Life is always in motion, the wheel is always spinning. You always have movement inside yourselves andoutside as well, but sometimes you are unable to notice it. The world may seem still, but in reality nothing ever stays the same. "Now that you have chosen to be here, you are demanded to fulfill what you started. You have chosen to be here and learn. Thus keep in mind that everything you learn has been your choice. "That is why nothing is over yet." |
Rev. Harwe Tuileva of the
Proto-Temple of Brigit, Granada, Spain
It is wonderful to watch the Regional Lustrations expanding! I can only imagine what the future will bring as more and more of our Correllian Temples begin to hold Regional Lustrations of their own!
Truly, it is an exciting time to be Correllian! Many Blessings all! |
Regional Lustration of the Living in Spain! L to R: Dedicant Maya with cat Salem,
special guest Rev. Obik, High Priestess Harwe Tuileva, Rev. Turdus, Rhiannon, and Abi.
