Doorkeeper - 2nd Degree

The training period for the minor order of Doorkeeper is expected to be a minimum of six months. However this depends on the progress of the Aspirant and is at the discretion of the synod of Bishops.

The historical duties of the Doorkeeper would have included: The ringing of the Church bells, keeper of the keys, opening of the building and acting as watchman. In modern times we now treat them more as symbolic and give them a deeper moral significance.

As with the order of the Cleric we continue the nurturing of our physical and mental faculties, as well as our spiritual and moral training.

Reader - 3rd Degree

The training period for the minor order of Reader is expected to be a minimum of six months. However this depends on the progress of the Aspirant and is at the discretion of the synod of Bishops.

The duties of the order of Reader will include reading from the gospels, intoning the lessons, and the blessing of bread and all first fruits usually at Harvest Festivals.

Exorcist - 4th Degree

The training period for the minor order of Exorcist is expected to be a minimum of six months. However this depends on the progress of the Aspirant and is at the discretion of the synod of Bishops.

In the history of the ancient Church the duty of the Exorcist was to cast out demons and devils from the bodies of those who appeared possessed by external forces. In modern times we now understand that these are actually our own inner demons. These are parts of our own inner psyche which we need to learn to understand and so rid ourselves of our own separateness and selfishness. By learning to control our own bad habits we can by example, precept and direct action, if needed, help others.

Acolyte - 5th Degree

Esoteric Comparative Theology Certificate (CertECTh.)

The training period for the minor order of Acolyte is expected to be a minimum of six months. However this depends on the progress of the Aspirant and is at the discretion of the synod of Bishops.

Acolyte is the last of the minor orders. Having now achieved a balanced and healthy body, expanded your knowledge of the scriptures and gained a deeper understanding of the workings of the Church. The Aspirant will now seek to initialise their higher mind by developing their intuition and ignite their inner light.
 

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