We are an order formed for the sake of living under love. Agape, specifically. Self-giving love. We engage agape through magical rituals, inititiation, speculative work and living life.
As Paul tells us, we are dead to the Law. We have been set free and love alone is the measure of who and what we are.
Love and do what thou will.
St. Augustine of Hippo
We are built along the lines of Aleister Crowley’s A.’.A.’..
Most of our work is done in pairs or groups, where you live. The groups are formed by you for the sake of your magical work and explorations. Only rarely do we ever meet, and then it is only between a small group of initiates with an initiator for the sake of special initiations into the higher reaches of the order. None of us ever personally knows any other member of the order, except for those we meet through ritual work and initiation.
To begin, you will need to find a partner in the work, someone you can explore ideas and rituals together with in a free, safe and respectful manner. Together, you will apply for initiation as Neophytes. Every application is particular to the applicants, so we can’t say the elements an application will contain. Mainly, though, we want to get a sense of your openness and commitment to our agapic magical work. We also want to get a picture of how familiar you are with the Western esoteric traditions, especially those attached to Aleister Crowley, the OTO, the A.’.A.’., and the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Finally, we need to verify that you are legally able to participate in our work, so you must give proof that you are at least 18 years of age. This requires face pics of each applicant, a state-issued photo ID for each person (e.g. a driver’s license or a state ID), as well as either a birth certificate or a passport for each person.
Interested in learning more without diving right into the initiation application.
Send us an email, tell us of your interest in our order, what you would like to know. We can begin with a chat. It’s as simple as that.
FAQs
Why do you focus on Agape?
We believe, as Aleister Crowley and many other great adepts believed, that love generates great psychological power that can be used for magical and initiatory purposes. By engaging our longing for agape, we expand the realm of love, generate more power for the world to draw on, and transform ourselves.
Who is behind the Fallen Pastor Holy Order?
Frater Hymenaeus Gamma is our founder. He is an initiate of the OTO and a student of the A.’.A.’., as well as a 3* Mason and an initiate of the 32* of Scottish Rite Masonry. He has practiced ritual magick and Zen Buddhism for the last 25 years. And he is indeed a fallen pastor. He served as a Christian pastor preaching the Gospel of love until he realized the Church has no place for that Gospel.
I’d like to get to meet fellow Frater Hymenaeus Gamma, how can I do that?
Unfortunately, this is not possible right away, as we try to keep everyone as siloed as possible, especially in the beginning of your work. It is important to develop trust slowly through your work and your growing familiarity with the order.
Can I apply without a partner?
It is very important that you work with a partner. Agape is shared. But you can be as creative as you want to be. Maybe you want to switch partners on a regular basis. Maybe you want to work with family. Maybe your partner is someone no one would expect. Keep your heart and your eyes open and you will find someone to seek initiation with. Remember, you will never be expected to do anything you are not open to. You can tailor the experience of initiation to who you are. We will work with you, not against you.