Ordre Reaux Croix is the custodian of the complete Martinist tradition, as it was developed by Martinez de Pasqually, Louis-Claude de Saint-Martin and Jean-Baptiste Willermoz. This extensive heritage of initiations, instructions, practice and texts is organised in a manner that respects the distinctive character of each tradition, while perceiving them as branching streams from one common source, with a common destination.
Our Order is therefore organised as Three Branches. We represent the relationship between them as a candelabra: one luminary, dispelling the same darkness, where the same fire burns. The initiatory journey begins for all in the Associate’s Degree of the Voie Cardiaque; from there the seeker may in time apply to be received in one or both of the other branches as well.
The Voie Cardiaque — The Way of the Heart
The mystical and contemplative path, and the cornerstone of the work. The Voie Cardiaque is where every member begins, and it remains a common ritual and social meeting-place for all of the Order, regardless of degree or branch.
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The Elus Coën
The theurgic and magical branch of the tradition, transmitting the ceremonial work of Martinez de Pasqually’s Order of Knight-Masons Elect Priests of the Universe.
The C∴B∴C∴S∴
The chivalric and philosophical path — the Chevaliers Bienfaisants de la Cité Sainte — carrying the rectified Scottish tradition of Jean-Baptiste Willermoz.