ECHOES OF THE ROSE CROSS TEMPLE

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Magisterial Conclave IV of the ROSE CROSS ORDER was held on days 12, 13 and 14 of October 2007, the event being held in Magaz de Pisuerga (Palencia-Spain). The Conclave was conducted with the fraternal atmosphere that characterizes the Rose Cross Order. 
There was an abundant representation of Rosicrucians attending from various countries and, as necessary, activities were conducted with simultaneous translations. 

As a very singular aspect a presentation was made of the important bibliographical foundation possessed by the Order and the attending Rosicrucians had the privilege of directly contemplating a valuable work: The original book, in its first edition, of the “Secret Symbols of the Rosicrucians of the XVI and XVII Centuries.”

VISIT TO CCORI INTI Nº 14 LODGE OF LIMA, PERU

In the course of a long journey made to countries of Latin America by that the Grand General Inspector and member of the Sovereign Council of the Rose Cross Order, Soror María del Carmen San Emeterio Cau, accompanied by a group of members and Officials of the Grand Lodge, a visit was made to Ccori Inti nº 14 Lodge of Lima Peru during the month of August to carry out a compact program in service to the Lodge and its members. Among the activities was a featured Seminar of Officials that is necessary for those who serve as Officials in Rose Cross Lodges and Triangles, a traditional Regular Convocation, and as an important part of their spiritual connotations, a series of Degree Initiations to benefit to the members of the Lodge. We wish to acknowledge, with special gratitude, all the Officials of the Grand Lodge of the Order that accompanied the Grand General Inspector on this trip, giving their time and effort to assist their Rosicrucian brothers and sisters of Peru, and all the outstanding love and consideration with which they were treated. This shows evidence of the great privilege of serving with love that is called for in Rosicrucian mystic service.
During the trip a visit was also made to Machu Pichu, Cuzco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and other places of high spiritual vibration. In the picture at the bottom of the page a picture can be seen of a group of members of the Lodge Ccori Inti nº 14 with their visitors.

The Grand Inspector General of the Rose Cross Order and member of the Sovereign Council, Soror María del Carmen San Emeterio Cau accompanied by a group of members and Officials of the Grand Lodge on a visit to the Rose Cross Triangle, Rosacruz Luz del Sur nº 15, of Santiago from Chile where they had occasion to direct a Seminar for Officials and a Traditional Regular Convocation in which an inspiring message was presented in the Temple of the Triangle.
In the picture we can see, from left to right, Fr. Joaquín Alvarez, Fr. Marcelo Montecinos, Soror Fina Egea, Fr. Rodrigo Abarca, Soror Mª del Carmen San Emeterio Cau, Inspector General) Fr. Esteban Barrientos and Fr. Javier Martínez (Aux. Grand Master)

INSTALLATION OF THE GRAND SECRETARY

On November 5, in a ceremony of special brilliance Soror Graciela Suarez Padilla was installed as the new Grand Secretary of the Sovereign Council at the facilities of the of the Grand Lodge and with all the members of the Sovereign Council attending.

In this picture, from left to right, we see the Grand General Inspector, Soror María del Carmen San Emeterio, the Imperator, Frater Angel Martin Velayos, the installed Grand Secretary, Soror Graciela Suarez, and the Grand Treasurer, Frater Manuel Jimenez.

This past March 20th, the Triangle Rosacruz Luz del Sur nº 15, of Santiago, Chile was dedicated by the Imperator of our Venerable Order. He traveled to Chile accompanied by the Grand Secretary of the C.S., Grand Treasurer of the S.C. and a group of members of the Grand Lodge. On the same date the Rosicrucian New Year observance was held and included the installation of Officials of the Triangle. Best wishes to the Chilean Rosicrucians.

CONSECRATION OF A LODGE IN MADRID, SPAIN

Last May 7, the Sancti Spiritu nº 4 Lodge, of Madrid, Spain, was officially consecrated by the Imperator of our Venerable Order, Frater Angel Martin Velayos during the course of an impressive and beautiful ceremonial ritual.

On this very special occasion the Imperator made Insufflations (an act of spiritual transmission) to the Officials of the Lodge, as well as to the past Masters of the Lodge as a moving tribute to them. After the ceremony he delivered a very sublime message to to those attending the event.

This special ceremony was attended by the Grand Treasure of the Sovereign Council, Frater Manuel Jiménez Sosa, and the Grand Inspector General and advisor to the Sovereign Council, Soror María del Carmen San Emeterio Cau, as well as representatives of other Lodges and Triangles.

SPIRITUAL ENCOUNTER

During The days of the 25th to 28th of August a Spiritual Encounter among English-and Spanish speaking members was held at the Monastery of Bujedo, in Burgos, Spain.

Beside the traditional activities this Spiritual Encounter, developed according to the Pythagorean custom, served to establish a broader perspective of the Order in both Jurisdictions leading to the formation of an extended cooperative teamwork to facilitate a greater extension of the English-speaking Jurisdiction.

In the picture members of the Rose Cross Order can be seen exchanging ideas in the cloister of the Monastery.