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54-471: (Redirected from Ekklesia ) [REDACTED] Look up ecclesia , ecclesiae , or ekklesia in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Ecclesia ( Greek : ἐκκλησία ekklēsia ) may refer to: Organizations [ edit ] Ecclesia (ancient Greece) or Ekklēsia, the principal assembly of ancient Greece during its Golden Age Ecclesia (Sparta) ,
108-471: A capital crowned by a finial globe . There are three steps between the columns leading to the Temple entrance. At the Temple entrance there are two square pilasters , each showing two faces. The round 12-sided building architecture is composed by round arches and narrow round inward windows. Its great dome is composed by a cupola crowned by a golden globe with a finial of lights. The inner portal and
162-840: A sect Religious movements [ edit ] Ecclesia Gnostica , a neo-Gnostic church based in the United States Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica , a Gnostic church organization Ecclesia Pistis Sophia , a Gnostic church organization based in the United States Ecclesia Gnostica Apostolica Catholica (Gnostic Church of France) Holy Ecclesia of Jesus , an independent Japanese Christian denomination founded by Ōtsuki Takeji (大槻武二) in 1946 Japan Ecclesia of Christ , an independent Japanese Christian church founded by Koike Tasuo (小池辰雄) in 1940 Other uses [ edit ] Ekklesia ,
216-552: A 2008 album by For Today Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia , a 2008 Nintendo DS video game Mount Ecclesia , nature grounds in Oceanside, California with the international headquarters of The Rosicrucian Fellowship Ecclesia orans , an academic journal on Christian liturgy The bi-annual international convention and governing body of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta The seventh song on Kamelot 's album " Haven "
270-436: A 2008 album by For Today Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia , a 2008 Nintendo DS video game Mount Ecclesia , nature grounds in Oceanside, California with the international headquarters of The Rosicrucian Fellowship Ecclesia orans , an academic journal on Christian liturgy The bi-annual international convention and governing body of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta The seventh song on Kamelot 's album " Haven "
324-505: A Latin epic written c. 1250 by Johannes de Garlandia Ecclesiam a Jesu Christo , a Papal constitution promulgated by Pius VII in 1821 Ecclesiam suam , a 1964 encyclical of Pope Paul VI on the Catholic Church Ex Corde Ecclesiae , a 1990 apostolic constitution written by Pope John Paul II regarding Catholic colleges and universities Extra Ecclesiam nulla salus , a Latin phrase meaning "Outside
378-414: A Latin epic written c. 1250 by Johannes de Garlandia Ecclesiam a Jesu Christo , a Papal constitution promulgated by Pius VII in 1821 Ecclesiam suam , a 1964 encyclical of Pope Paul VI on the Catholic Church Ex Corde Ecclesiae , a 1990 apostolic constitution written by Pope John Paul II regarding Catholic colleges and universities Extra Ecclesiam nulla salus , a Latin phrase meaning "Outside
432-493: A business office and cottages in the 1960s and 1970s. Max Heindel, the founder of the Rosicrucian Fellowship, had a dream, yet to be concretized, of a beautiful Grecian theatre envisioned to be built in the canyon below the chapel and in which performances would be given of plays with a spiritual message and occult truths such as the great dramas of Shakespeare and other inspired classics; as well as of
486-527: A church built by Byzantine Emperor Basil I the Macedonian in Constantinople between the years 876–80 Christian Church , the whole Christian religious tradition throughout history Congregation is a large gathering of people, often for the purpose of worship. In the sociological classifications of religious movements , a religion less pervasive in a society than a church but more so than
540-591: A more active and God-centered faith Ecclesia Athletic Association , a youth athletic program in the United States Qahal or Ekklesia , a theocratic organisational structure in ancient Israelite society Religion [ edit ] Ecclesia Dei , a statement or motu proprio issued by Pope John Paul II in 1988 Ecclesiae Regimen , a reformation declaration against the Church in England of
594-459: A number of years to treat patients with non-contagious diseases. Currently , the healing applications are received by the Fellowship's centers worldwide or directly by the healing department at Mount Ecclesia. Over the years, the group built a number of structures on the property, including an administration building in 1913, a chapel in 1914, a guesthouse and healing center in 1938, and
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#1732765209212648-510: A reference to the Roman Catholic Church, or to other Christian churches or movements Nea Ekklesia , a church built by Byzantine Emperor Basil I the Macedonian in Constantinople between the years 876–80 Christian Church , the whole Christian religious tradition throughout history Congregation is a large gathering of people, often for the purpose of worship. In the sociological classifications of religious movements ,
702-697: A religion less pervasive in a society than a church but more so than a sect Religious movements [ edit ] Ecclesia Gnostica , a neo-Gnostic church based in the United States Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica , a Gnostic church organization Ecclesia Pistis Sophia , a Gnostic church organization based in the United States Ecclesia Gnostica Apostolica Catholica (Gnostic Church of France) Holy Ecclesia of Jesus , an independent Japanese Christian denomination founded by Ōtsuki Takeji (大槻武二) in 1946 Japan Ecclesia of Christ , an independent Japanese Christian church founded by Koike Tasuo (小池辰雄) in 1940 Other uses [ edit ] Ekklesia ,
756-443: A unique meditative walking experience. Accommodation and vegetarian meals are also provided during the winter and summer school activities. The Rosicrucian Fellowship observes the basic condition, set by its founder Max Heindel , that no price, membership dues or fees, should be put on its teachings, and never to ask for money for membership, for information, for education, nor for healing . The Fellowship has always balanced along
810-498: A youth athletic program in the United States Qahal or Ekklesia , a theocratic organisational structure in ancient Israelite society Religion [ edit ] Ecclesia Dei , a statement or motu proprio issued by Pope John Paul II in 1988 Ecclesiae Regimen , a reformation declaration against the Church in England of the Late Middle Ages Ecclesia and Synagoga , a pair of figures personifying
864-462: Is a way for doing each thing we do. That WAY demands preparation, purification, dedication, consecration, and that is part of the work of the Rosicrucian. Nearly since its inception the Fellowship has been providing the service of spiritual healing ; the first service took place on June 23, 1914. On December 25, 1938, the Rosicrucian Fellowship opened a Sanitarium building which was used for
918-603: Is both scientific and artistic, and to gather all churches into one great Christian Brotherhood.» The Rosicrucians do not seek temporal power. They seek to serve God by helping their suffering fellowmen. A place of training for the work is beautifully attained in Mount Ecclesia, and now THE ECCLESIA, the TEMPLE OF HEALING, is being built by the loving free-will offerings of friends who give not money alone but personal service and prayers. This method of building
972-412: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages ecclesia [REDACTED] Look up ecclesia , ecclesiae , or ekklesia in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Ecclesia ( Greek : ἐκκλησία ekklēsia ) may refer to: Organizations [ edit ] Ecclesia (ancient Greece) or Ekklēsia,
1026-491: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Mount Ecclesia Mount Ecclesia (dedicated on October 28, 1911) is the location of the international headquarters of the fraternal and service organization the Rosicrucian Fellowship (TRF), located on grounds in Oceanside, California . It is also the location of its spiritual temple, called The Ecclesia , situated upon
1080-489: Is titled "Ecclesia" See also [ edit ] Ecclesia Catholica (disambiguation) Ecclesiastes (disambiguation) Ad Universalis Ecclesiae , an 1862 papal constitution by Pope Pius IX dealing with the conditions for admission to Catholic religious orders Advocatus Ecclesiae , lay persons of noble birth who defended a particular church or monastery during the Middle Ages De triumphis ecclesiae ,
1134-425: Is titled "Ecclesia" See also [ edit ] Ecclesia Catholica (disambiguation) Ecclesiastes (disambiguation) Ad Universalis Ecclesiae , an 1862 papal constitution by Pope Pius IX dealing with the conditions for admission to Catholic religious orders Advocatus Ecclesiae , lay persons of noble birth who defended a particular church or monastery during the Middle Ages De triumphis ecclesiae ,
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#17327652092121188-512: The ephemerides , the books (with millions spread worldwide), most of the course materials sent to the members, the periodical Echoes from Mount Ecclesia (which became the Rays from The Rosy Cross in July 1915), the pamphlets (in six languages) that are distributed freely to people and many other various things, such as flyers , brochures , postcards , posters , etc., that are necessary for
1242-812: The "Great Work of the Elder Brothers of the Rose Cross". The dedication ceremony was planned for 12.40 PM on October 28, 1911, in Oceanside California. Mount Ecclesia was launched that day, through a ceremony of ground-breaking which consisted in planting a large Cross with the initials C.R.C. — representing the symbolical name Christian Rose Cross , who is the Head of the Order of the Rose Cross ( Rosicrucian Order) — painted in gilt letters on
1296-514: The All-Seeing Eye. Then it vanished and our prayers ceased, our purpose having been accomplished. On July 23, 1920 (at noon), during the laying of the cornerstone in the north-eastern corner of the temple, the purpose of The Ecclesia was stated in accordance to the commands of Christ , namely, "Preach the gospel and heal the sick": This work of Christian spiritual healing is one of the methods of serving suffering humanity, by offering to
1350-561: The Church there is no salvation" Fasti Ecclesiae Scoticanae , a list of ministers from the Established Church of Scotland Fabrica ecclesiae , a Roman Catholic Latin term for the funds necessary for the construction of a church Lamentatio sanctae matris ecclesiae Constantinopolitanae , a motet by the Renaissance composer Guillaume Dufay Libertas ecclesiae , emancipation from ecclesiastical authority, which guided
1404-432: The Church there is no salvation" Fasti Ecclesiae Scoticanae , a list of ministers from the Established Church of Scotland Fabrica ecclesiae , a Roman Catholic Latin term for the funds necessary for the construction of a church Lamentatio sanctae matris ecclesiae Constantinopolitanae , a motet by the Renaissance composer Guillaume Dufay Libertas ecclesiae , emancipation from ecclesiastical authority, which guided
1458-479: The Elder Brothers of the Rose Cross known as "The Teacher", that permanent headquarters be established to support the twin mission of the Organization: to spread the Rosicrucian teachings, (the deeper Esoteric Christian Mysteries); and to heal the sick (according to the spiritual method delineated by the Order of the Rose Cross ). On the winter solstice of 1910 The Teacher gave Max Heindel a spiritual vision of
1512-462: The Fellowship's own splendid orchestra composed of permanent students, that it would perform in the theatre works of master composers, particularly those of Beethoven and Wagner whom he knew to be high musical Initiates, and also that classes in initiatory music would be taught there. The Fellowship runs its own printing press , established by Max Heindel in 1912, which is an area of great activity with hundreds of products being produced: printing
1566-542: The Franciscan friar from Spain. On their way there, by horse and buggy, they stumbled on the location matching the vision given earlier by The Teacher and discovered that the land was for sale. Mr. Heindel interrupted the trip to the Franciscan mission to return to the real estate office to buy the land. But the sign on the real estate office door said "Office closed to reopen on Wednesday May 3". On May 3, 1911, they returned with their friend Mr. Patterson to Oceanside to buy
1620-531: The Late Middle Ages Ecclesia and Synagoga , a pair of figures personifying the Roman Catholic Church and the Jewish synagogue found in medieval Christian art Church militant and church triumphant ( ecclesia militans , ecclesia triumphans ), Christians who are living on earth and those who are in heaven Mater Ecclesiae , a monastery inside Vatican City Mother Church (Latin Mater Ecclesiae ),
1674-439: The Roman Catholic Church and the Jewish synagogue found in medieval Christian art Church militant and church triumphant ( ecclesia militans , ecclesia triumphans ), Christians who are living on earth and those who are in heaven Mater Ecclesiae , a monastery inside Vatican City Mother Church (Latin Mater Ecclesiae ), a reference to the Roman Catholic Church, or to other Christian churches or movements Nea Ekklesia ,
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1728-564: The Temple's interior is ornamented with alchemical and astrological symbols. It is a solar temple dedicated to the coming Age of Aquarius . On June 29, 1920 (from 11:55 A. M. until 12:02 P. M.), the vision of an event of Spiritual nature at ground's site was reported as following: Around or over the place where the ground was being broken for the Ecclesia were four large search lights. They faced north, south, east, and west. The one facing south seemed to be situated about seven feet from
1782-508: The building of the Temple had started in 1914. Heindel, who died in 1919, didn't live to see the Temple completed in 1920. His wife, Agusta Foss Heindel, remained active in civic engagement , promoting the Fellowship and working to beautify Oceanside until her death in 1949. Spiritual Healing meetings are held in this holy place at a regular time each day by the Probationers who have consecrated their lives to this work. The architect of
1836-492: The building was Lester A. Cramer . As in all the solar temples , The Ecclesia portal is facing east (the rising sun). In front of the portal stand two palm trees . The portal is constituted by a triangular-shaped pediment upon two round columns. At the centre of the pediment, there is an equilateral triangle, symbol of Trinity , inscribed by " the eye of God ." The columns fuse Greek (Ionic, Doric and Corinthian) and Roman (Tuscan and composite) styles, each one with
1890-568: The citizens' assembly of Sparta, often wrongly called apella The Greek and Latin term for the Christian Church as a whole Ekklesia (think tank) , a British think tank examining the role of religion in public life Ecclesia College , a four-year Christian work college in Springdale, Arkansas Ekklesia Project , an ecumenical Christian network to promote a more active and God-centered faith Ecclesia Athletic Association ,
1944-533: The cross, which was set by Wm. Patterson. Mrs. Heindel planted the rose, which was then watered by all present. May it grow, may it bloom, to adorn the nakedness of the cross and be an inspiration to purity of life that will cover all past sins, no matter how dark the life may have been. The Ecclesia , the Healing Temple, was erected, for the purpose of affording more powerful means for the healing of disease, and dedicated on December 25, 1920. The project for
1998-571: The diffusion of the Rosicrucian Christian teachings , the Gospel of the coming Age of Aquarius . The organization generated so much mail that the federal government built the city's first post office on Seagaze Drive in 1936 to keep up with the demand. The historic district of Mount Ecclesia, home to the Rosicrucian Fellowship, is noted for its singular architecture and the preservation of nature grounds and gardens , offering
2052-438: The east, we beheld the largest, most glorious rainbow we had ever seen--a double rainbow in fact--and it's [ sic ] southern foot seemed to stand directly upon Mount Ecclesia. Our responsibility to aid thousands of weary hearts to bravely bear their burdens has often seemed beyond our strength; yet always have we found our powers renewed by looking within; and this time it seemed as if all Nature wanted to cheer us and
2106-407: The edge of the subsistence level with its funding and maintenance being achieved through the voluntary giving of members and friends, legacies, book-sale profits, housing rentals and cafeteria income and with the assistance of volunteer workers. By setting the example and through self- discipline , Mount Ecclesia seeks : «to unite and harmonize each with the others by teaching a religion that
2160-489: The land. Shortly after 3.00 pm (at 3.05 pm) Mr. Heindel signed the deed of purchase and secured it with a down payment. They went home to Ocean Park and the same evening Mr. Heindel named the property Mount Ecclesia. It took them six months to get ready to leave their cottage in Ocean Park. They finally came down to fellowship's new headquarters on the 40 acres (about 16.19 hectares) land of Mount Ecclesia to dedicate it to
2214-462: The location through "Jupiter Consciousness/picture consciousness/spiritual vision/telepathy" with the mission to find it and start the work. After months of unfruitful search along the pacific coast between Los Angeles and San Diego California, the Heindels decided, on April 30, 1911, to go visit the famous Franciscan Mission San Luis Rey de Francia , founded in 1798 in Oceanside by Junipero Serra
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2268-667: The movement of Reform begun in the 11th century Ordinarium Sanctae Romanae Ecclesiae , a document that established a voting procedure for the papal conclave Regimini militantis Ecclesiae , a papal bull promulgated by Pope Paul III in 1540 establishing the Jesuits Universalis Ecclesiae , an 1850 bull of Pope Pius IX that recreated the Roman Catholic hierarchy in England All pages with titles containing Ecclesia Topics referred to by
2322-459: The movement of Reform begun in the 11th century Ordinarium Sanctae Romanae Ecclesiae , a document that established a voting procedure for the papal conclave Regimini militantis Ecclesiae , a papal bull promulgated by Pope Paul III in 1540 establishing the Jesuits Universalis Ecclesiae , an 1850 bull of Pope Pius IX that recreated the Roman Catholic hierarchy in England All pages with titles containing Ecclesia Topics referred to by
2376-416: The one facing north. The same was true of the two facing east and west. This made a circle, the diameter of which was about seven feet. The faces of the search lights appeared about twelve inches in diameter. The one facing south was the first to radiate light, next the one to the east, then the west, and lastly the one facing north. The light was pure white and radiated in such a way that at about fifty paces
2430-457: The principal assembly of ancient Greece during its Golden Age Ecclesia (Sparta) , the citizens' assembly of Sparta, often wrongly called apella The Greek and Latin term for the Christian Church as a whole Ekklesia (think tank) , a British think tank examining the role of religion in public life Ecclesia College , a four-year Christian work college in Springdale, Arkansas Ekklesia Project , an ecumenical Christian network to promote
2484-733: The promontory of a high mesa overlooking the San Luis Rey River Valley and the Franciscan Mission San Luis Rey de Francia . On April 7, 1995, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places as the Rosicrucian Fellowship Temple . Mount Ecclesia was founded after Max Heindel, Founder of the Rosicrucian Fellowship (8/08/1909) report to have conctact with one anonymous figure identified as one of
2538-453: The rays from each fused with those to either side of it, so that beyond this point all space was flooded with a light of great brilliancy. Then from out the place where the ground was broken, within the circle made by the search-lights a rich golden colored cloud formed. It grew rapidly and after passing and enclosing the search lights, it tinted every ray emanating therefrom. Then all that was brilliantly white became softened and mellowed, and
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2700-434: The trefoils of the three upper arms and with a climbing rose. An excerpt of the first hand description of the mentioned event is as following : On the 27th, Mrs. Heindel and I started for Oceanside, nearly exhausted from the strain of packing and moving. The first rain of the season was falling, and we felt some apprehension concerning the effect on the ceremony; but as we looked toward the almost cloud-hidden mountains in
2754-490: The true physician a means of uniting the power of science with that of religion. The Rosicrucian Fellowship calls out to the TRUE physician, the physician who is not ashamed to pray for his patients while he works for them. Christ Jesus said, "I am THE WAY, THE TRUTH, and THE LIFE." Yet how many physicians and sorely suffering patients have neglected to invite Him to help. There is a way to invoke that divine outpouring, just as there
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#17327652092122808-635: The whole space became an entrancing vision. At this moment a rainbow over-arched the place, one end resting upon the ground to the east, the other upon the ground to the west. In another moment beneath the arched rainbow out from where the ground was broken and from whence the cloud of gold had come, came a cloud of blue, the Ray of the Father, the Healing Ray; it enveloped the earth and filled the firmament. Then all passed away. At this instant in our midst appeared
2862-500: The workers and visiting members were enraptured with the incomparable beauty of the Headquarters site. Those present were: Annie R. Atwood, of San Diego; Ruth E. Beach, of Portland, Ore.; Rachel M. Cunningham, Rudolf Miller, and John Adams, of Los Angeles; George Kramer, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Wm. M. Patterson, of Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. Heindel and myself. At the appointed time I broke ground for the building. All helped to excavate for
2916-525: Was saying: "Take courage, remember the Work is not yours but God's; trust entirely in Him; He will point the way." So we clasped hands and took heart with new strength to carry on the beautiful work of which Mount Ecclesia is to be the center. The day of the ceremony was an ideal California day; the sun shone in a cloudless sky. Wherever we looked from Mount Ecclesia, ocean, valleys, and mountains seemed to smile. Both
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