tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20247775273235900012024-03-04T21:34:40.470-08:00Masonic Times of EuropeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835088388775077056noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024777527323590001.post-3303498674696430562015-06-02T07:46:00.002-07:002015-06-02T07:46:36.084-07:00THE MASONS - NEW TV SERIES<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Work has started on
the dramatic 33 episodes TV series about a fictional branch of the famous
Masonic family of Sinclairs.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">June 2 2015 / Chicago, Ill. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As
announced by I. Michael Toth, founder and owner of I. Michael Toth Productions
Inc., the first stage of financing for the production of the TV Series, THE
MASONS, started on May 26<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>with
a crowd-funding campaign through the indiegogo platform. The idea behind this
first stage is to raise enough funds to prepare base and all necessary elements
needed for the start of the second stage of financing for the production of the
PILOT of this series, to run in 33 episodes. The PILOT episode is planned to be
released in the latter part of 2016. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The TV Series tells the story of a young man’s search for
his true identity and his family history spanning ten centuries… The series
dramatically chronicles the Sinclairs, an imaginary, fictional branch of a famous
Masonic family. Crossing oceans and continents, this is a multigenerational family
saga about people who strove to make a better life and better world. Through
centuries, while many members of the family belonged to the secret society of
the Freemasons, some of their own kin violently opposed the principles,
philosophy and actions of the so-called “Craft.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Curiously enough, thirty-three episodes of the Series are
inspired by the stories coming out of 33 degrees of Freemasonry. This is not
surprising if we take into account that I. Michael Toth, producer and director
of the Series, as well as many of the members of his production team, including
screenplay writers, are members of the Fraternity of Freemasons. In 1991,
Michael produced and directed the very first feature documentary ever about
Freemasonry for Freemasons, titled UNSEEN JOURNEY. The year 2017 will be the
300th anniversary of the consecration of the first Masonic Grand Lodge in
London (UK). The idea behind the production of this TV Series is to honor that
special occasion. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There will be a 90
minute TV pilot and subsequent 32 episodes (approximately 55 minutes each) that
will be released and broadcast in the years 2017- 2019.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">To learn more, you may visit </span><a href="http://www.themasonstvseries.com/"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri;">http://www.themasonstvseries.com</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><br /><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri;"><u>
</u></span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><u><span style="font-family: Calibri;">To support this project, please visit </span></u><a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-masons-tv-series-pilot#/story"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri;">https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-masons-tv-series-pilot#/story</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835088388775077056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024777527323590001.post-44334883350170606282015-03-15T19:18:00.002-07:002015-03-15T19:18:33.990-07:00York Rite Masonry In Serbia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Belgrade, Serbia – As reported by the Masonic authorities in
Serbia, Capitular and Cryptic degrees are now practiced in Serbia. Six months
ago, on November 1<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">st</span></sup>, three Royal Arch Chapters – King Solomon No.
64, Keystone No.65, and Harmony No.66, working in Belgrade, Serbia, for a year
under dispensation, under the protection of the Prince Hall Grand Chapter of
Holy Royal Arch Masons of the State of South Carolina (US), have received their
Charters. At the joint meeting of three Chapters attended by the Most Excellent
Samuel Davis, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of South Carolina, and a
number of Grand Officers, it was decided that these three Chapters form a new
Grand Chapter under the name Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Serbia. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After the decision by the Companions of the
three Chapters to form Grand Chapter of Royal arch Masons of Serbia, the first
Grand Officers of the new Grand Chapter were elected and installed. ME Comp.
Vladimir S. Markovic was elected and installed as the first Grand High Priest
of the Grand Chapter. Comp. Markovic is Past Grand Master of the united Grand Lodges
of Serbia.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Following this, and on the initiative by the members of the
Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Serbia, and in order to enable them to
continue their road in York Rite Masonry, a group of Companions from the Prince
Hall Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters, led by Right Grand Trice
Iliustrious Comp. Kenneth M. Barkley, visited Belgrade and organized degree
work of the three cryptic degrees for the qualified Royal Arch Masons from the
Grand Chapter of Serbia, after which three Councils of Royal and Select Masters
were formed in Belgrade for the work under dispensation. The names of three new
Councils are Jerusalem, Zarubabbel, and Alpha.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">To learn more, visit <a href="http://www.ugls.rs/" target="_blank">United Grand Lodges of Serbia</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835088388775077056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024777527323590001.post-34050556011620707702015-03-15T18:48:00.003-07:002015-03-15T18:48:55.445-07:00Participate in a Global Dialogue - The World Conference of Regular Masonic Grand Lodges<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The World Conference of Regular Masonic Grand Lodges is held
on a different continent in a different part of the world every 18 months. On
November 18-21, Grand Lodge of California will host this important event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Masonic leaders from throughout the world
will convene in North America for the first time in seven years – at the
California Masonic Memorial Temple in San Francisco.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Seven sessions will explore answers to some of Freemasonry’s
most relevant contemporary topics: Tools and Implements of the Information Age
– Technology and the Fraternity; Quality Versus Quantity – Membership Standards
in 21st Century Lodges; <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the Level? –
Tolerance in Contemporary Masonry; Legacy of Liberty – Masons and the Path to
Freedom; Universal Benevolence – The Charity of Modern Masons; Family Ties –
The Relationship with Concordant and Appendant Bodies; A World-Wide Connection
– The Role of the World Conference.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835088388775077056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024777527323590001.post-57069295600110868402015-03-09T11:46:00.004-07:002015-03-09T11:46:59.221-07:00Freemasons funding 50% of London's air ambulance<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">London, UK, - As reported by <a href="http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/freemasons-funding-50-londons-air-ambulance-1490806" target="_blank">International Business News</a>, an
enormous 50% of the funding for London's new air ambulance came from the United
Grand Lodge of England.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br />A sum of £2m ($3.1m) has been offered to pay for a second
helicopter in the capital's sky by the Freemasons.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br />As told by the reporter, London is the location of global
Freemasonry's headquarters - the imposing Freemasons' Hall near Covent Garden,
in the heart of the city. There are reportedly around 40,000 Freemasons in
London.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br />The air ambulance is not part of the NHS and so relies upon
charity donations to operate. The Freemasons were hailed by the chief executive
of the charity which operates the helicopter service. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">"We have now crossed the halfway mark for the Your
London, Your Helicopter campaign, thank you to all those who have helped us get
there," said Graham Hodgkin.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Paris, France - As already announced by Masonic Press Agency
and Masonic Times a month ago, more news are coming from French Freemasons. On
28 May 2015 will take place a historic event in the French capital. The French
National Grand Lodge and the Grand Orient of France will hold a joint
conference: The GLNF-GOdF Lafayette Meetings (Freemasonry, School of thought,
School of spirituality). The event will take place at GOdF's Grand Temple, the
subject being: La Franc-Maçonnerie face à ses mythes (Freemasonry facing its
myths). Even if the two Masonic organizations represent two different paths,
they prove that the dialogue has always been a tool of Freemasonry. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This is just a further evidence of normalization of Masonic
work within the French National Grand Lodge and among all French Freemasons,
which is certainly a good news.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835088388775077056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024777527323590001.post-59478533475418479702015-03-06T07:53:00.003-08:002015-03-06T07:53:49.109-08:00A new system of Masonry appearing in Brazil and it seeks recognition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As those present in Vancouver, at the Conference of Grand Masters
of Masons in North America, could hear, there is a new system of Masonry
appearing in Brazil and it seeks recognition. So far, there have been two
recognized systems of Masonry in Brazil. One system consists of the Grand
Orient of Brazil, and the other system consists of the individual state Grand
Lodges in Brazil.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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independent state Grand Orients, and one of them - <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Grande Oriente Paulista” in Brazil, was a
subject of discussion in front of the Commission on information for
recognition.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br />As we leaned, at this time, the Commission has no evidence
that the independent state Grand Orients meet the standards for recognition. As
stated by the Commission, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It may be that
in the future, an agreement of mutual recognition among the several Grand
Lodges in Brazil will resolve many of the questions concerning recognition in
that country.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835088388775077056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024777527323590001.post-80322525960361628952015-03-02T15:44:00.001-08:002015-03-02T15:44:44.042-08:00Manchester Royal Eye Hospital has received a £125,000 donation from the Freemasons<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As reported by Optometry Today Magazine, Manchester Royal
Eye Hospital has received a £125,000 donation from the Freemasons. The funds,
donated by the East Lancashire Freemasons and the Freemasons Grand Charity, will
allow the hospital to create the post of ‘children’s eye clinic liaison
officer,’ who will provide support to patients and their families when they are
diagnosed. The funds will also contribute towards the purchase of DNA
sequencing equipment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sir David Trippier, Provincial Grand Master for East
Lancashire, said to reporter: “Freemasons are delighted to have provided vital
financial support for the most worthy cause of the eyesight of young children,
a cause for which Manchester Royal Eye Hospital provides such superb facilities
and expertise.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Grahame Black (representing the Freemason’s Grand Charity), Sir David Trippier
(Provincial Grand Master for East Lancashire), Maurice Watkins CBE (Chairman of
MREH Charity), Mr Susmito Biswas (of MREH) and Professor Chris Lloyd (of MREH).</span></em>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As reported by dailyjournalonline.com, Leadwood Masonic
Lodge 598 and Irondale Masonic Lodge 143 will take part in a masonic
cornerstone dedication ceremony March 28 at West St. Francois County R-IV's new
middle school.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A masonic cornerstone dedication ceremony is scheduled to
take place in late March at the new West St. Francois County R-IV Middle School
facility being constructed on Route M next to West County High School. The
event is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. on March 28. Leadwood Masonic Lodge 598
and Irondale Masonic Lodge 143 will take part in the ceremony.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cornerstone in the outer wall of the new middle school building. It is to be an
event worthy of attending, since masonic cornerstone placement ceremonies on
the public buildings are a rarity in the modern times. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The actual dedication is expected to last roughly 10
minutes. The Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri will perform the
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(VFW) post will take part in the function. Members of the Desloge VFW are to
present an American flag. A flag-raising ceremony is being planned as well and
members of the Order of the DeMolay will lead
the Pledge of Allegiance. Wine, corn and oil will be poured on the cornerstone
as part of the ceremony. Each item has significance. Wine is the emblem of joy and
gladness; corn is the emblem of plenty and oil is the emblem of peace.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The names and lodge numbers for both the Leadwood and
Irondale entities will be etched into the stone, as will the name of the Grand
Lodge of Missouri. Made of marble, the stone also will include the masonic
emblem in the center and the dedication date.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">To learn more about this event visit <a href="http://dailyjournalonline.com/leadwood/news/masons-providing-cornerstone-for-new-school/article_b7ba144c-5b9f-5314-9239-c42202e21881.html" target="_blank">dailyjournalonline</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Organized by the members of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge No.
2076 (The premier Lodge of Research in the world) Tercentenary International
Conference celebrating 300 years of Freemasonry will be held at Queens’
College, Cambridge, England, 9 September–11 September 2016. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">June 2017 is an important landmark in the history of
Freemasonry as it marks the three hundredth anniversary of the first meeting of
the Grand Lodge of London and Westminster; the first Grand lodge in the world.
To celebrate this important occasion the members of Quatuor Coronati Lodge No.
2076 are hosting this conference at Queens’ College. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The lodge was founded by brethren who were intent on using
an evidence-based approach to the study of masonic history and research into
Freemasonry. This innovative approach was intended to replace the imaginative
writings of earlier authors on the history of Freemasonry. This new style and
approach was later to be referred to as the 'authentic school' of masonic
research.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The conference is open to all Freemasons and non-Freemasons
interested in masonic history.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br />The conference will have three eminent keynote speakers
making a 40-minute presentation. A combination of short and medium
presentations, lasting 10 and 20 minutes respectively, will be delivered at
each of the five conference Sessions, which will be followed by a period for
questions and discussion. Papers are invited on any aspect of the history and
development of Freemasonry, in general, and Grand Lodge, in particular, over
the three centuries since its foundation. Synopses, abstracts and papers should
all be sent to new@le.ac.uk <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As announced in the magazine Freemasonry Today, the
Secretary of Quatuor Coronati Lodge, Bro. Richard Gan, will be pleased to deal
with any general queries regarding the conference. His contact is secretary@quatuorcoronati.com
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register and attend the conference will be made available early in 2016.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835088388775077056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024777527323590001.post-12087278009592683492015-03-02T12:58:00.002-08:002015-03-02T12:59:21.702-08:00The Quarry Project Phase II: Masonic Conference on Research and Preservation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">James R. Dillman, FMS, President of the Masonic Society have
announced in his message on the Masonic Society website that Phase II of The
Quarry Project will be held September 18-20, 2015 in Indianapolis, IN.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A joint project by The Masonic Society, the Masonic Library
and Museum Association, and the Masonic Information Center, a branch of the
Masonic Service Association, the Quarry Project is a continuing effort designed
to promote Masonic research and preservation by providing instruction and
guidance to Masonic writers, researchers, and editors both within and without
the fraternity and also to Masonic librarians and museum curators on the
display, preservation, and cataloging of Masonic archives. Phase II will
feature a third track on Masonic public relations sponsored by the Masonic
Information Center, an arm of the Masonic Service Association. The public
relations track will address topics such as effective use of social media,
publications, and best practices.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Anyone, Freemason or not, with an interest in these topics
is invited<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to attend the conference. The
programs are currently being developed and will be made available as soon as
they are complete. Further information will be released as it becomes
available. Registration will be begin on March 1, 2015. The Quarry Project
website is <a href="http://www.thequarryproject.com/">www.thequarryproject.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835088388775077056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024777527323590001.post-20916001951050568342015-03-02T12:37:00.001-08:002015-03-02T12:37:09.757-08:00The Grand Leveler<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">That Freemasonry is not spared from <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>new media expressions is well shown by this
music video. Even if you are not a fan of this genre of music, you may find
something useful <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>in this very modern
approach to the fraternity. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">From the YouTube Credits:<br />
Apathy – “The Grand Leveler” produced by Smoke The World<br />
From the album “Connecticut Casual” (June 3rd, 2014)<br />
On Dirty Version Records<br />
Video by Reel Wolf Productions<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835088388775077056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024777527323590001.post-19195314219773416162015-03-02T12:24:00.001-08:002015-03-02T12:24:28.436-08:00New Line of Masonic Jewelry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A new line of Masonic jewelry designed by artists who
are Freemasons recently appeared under name the Voltaire Collection. So
far, they offer rings and cufflinks, and the prices of these original and well-designed
pieces are very reasonable. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can see
them on <a href="http://www.voltairecollection.com/">http://www.voltairecollection.com<o:p></o:p></a></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835088388775077056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024777527323590001.post-2746961199921583472015-03-02T11:48:00.004-08:002015-03-02T11:48:38.356-08:00United Grand Lodge of England in British Press <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The United Grand Lodge of England is working hard to promote
the fraternity in the British press, and generally affirmative articles appear periodically
in mainstream news channels. An interesting article titled “An exclusive
insight into UK Freemasonry: What is this organization really about?”, written
by Danya Bazaraa was published by Get West London website on February 20<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To read this article click here: </span><a href="http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/news-opinion/exclusive-insight-uk-freemasonry-what-8658428?fb_ref=Default#ICID=sharebar_facebook"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri;">http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/news-opinion/exclusive-insight-uk-freemasonry-what-8658428?fb_ref=Default#ICID=sharebar_facebook</span></a><o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835088388775077056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024777527323590001.post-80856306787687933892015-03-02T11:25:00.002-08:002015-03-02T11:27:58.398-08:00Lure of the Languedoc: Land of Mystery, Myth, and Magic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lure of the Languedoc: Land of Mystery, Myth, and Magic<br />
Group tour with authors<br />
Tim Wallace-Murphy and Jeanne D’Août<br />
June 7-14, 2015<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The mystery, magic and intrigue of the Languedoc range far
beyond the mystery of Rennes-le-Chateau, which is a minor affair, or the more
important story of Mary Magdalene. This land has been at the cultural,
commercial and spiritual crossroads of the known world for more than 20,000
years and is redolent with spiritual energy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br />The Phoenicians, the ancient Greeks, the Romans, the
Visigoths, the Jews, the Moors, the Knights Templar, the Knights Hospitaller,
the Troubadours, and the Cathars all have played their part in molding the
spiritual heritage that is so apparent here. On this tour we will explore
Neolithic sites that resonate with tangible, telluric energy; see cave
paintings which are among the earliest archaeological spiritual artifacts known
to man; visit castles, churches, and towns associated with the Knights Templar;
explore the rich local heritage (which, according to many historians, was so
creative that it would have sparked the Renaissance in the 1300s had it not
been for the Crusade against the Cathars); visit castles that are imbued with
the history of the Troubadours; and, most important of all, just be in this
wondrous landscape and absorb its peace and its sacred, transformative
atmosphere.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The tour will be led by two authors who live here and know
this landscape well. Tim Wallace-Murphy and Jeanne D’Août will share their
insights to enhance your understanding and appreciation of this beautiful
country where historic sites and sacred geometry are an integral part of a much
larger holistic spiritual entity—the land itself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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