Event Description

Eighth Temple Degree Initiation

AMORC members only.

10:45 am: Registration for Initiation Candidates

11:00 am: Seventh Temple Degree Review Forum *

11:30 am: Initiation Rehearsal (Ritual Team only)

12:30 pm: Attunement for Initiation Candidates

1:00 pm: Eighth Temple Degree Initiation

2:30 pm: Reception in Lodge Social Hall

New Initiates and Witnesses are invited (and encouraged) to stay for the Lodge Mystical Convocation starting at 3:15 pm.

Eligibility: Active Grand Lodge members currently studying the monographs of the Eighth Temple Degree (or higher) and who have previously received all of the lower Temple Degree initiations in an AMORC Lodge may be admitted to Candidacy for this Initiation.  

To apply, please contact the Lodge Secretary by email at least seven days in advance at atlantislodge.usa@gmail.com. Be sure to include (1) your full name, (2) your AMORC Key number, (3) a statement of the Temple Degree you are seeking, (4) your preferred telephone number, and (5) your preferred email address. We will respond with further details.

Please be aware that we cannot accept unregistered walk-ins on the day that the Degree is to be conferred.

Witnesses: Members of the Order who have already received the Eighth Temple Degree in an AMORC Lodge are encouraged to attend the Initiation as Witnesses. Remember to bring your membership and initiation credentials. Also, because our supply of loaner aprons is limited, we request that you bring your own Rosicrucian apron if you have one.

*  Active AMORC members who are receiving monographs for the Seventh Temple Degree or higher are invited to participate in the 11:00 am Review Forum.

Covid Restrictions: Covid mask and vaccination restrictions are currently not in affect at Atlantis Lodge or in the District of Columbia. We are counting on one another to make prudent choices for the benefit of all.