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A website dedicated to the healing power of Isis
through the use of the ancient Egyptian Knot of Isis
spell/prayer has been launched by the Circle of Pelagia
through the use of the ancient Egyptian Knot of Isis
spell/prayer has been launched by the Circle of Pelagia
Personal Message from Olivia Robertson, Co-Founder
My brother Lawrence, his wife Pamela and I looked to the future at
arrangements for the continuity of the work of the Fellowship of Isis
globally. We loved the Temple of Isis and our Festivals at Clonegal Castle.
Our members will always receive a loving welcome there! The general work
of the FOI is carried out by the FOI Foundation Union Triad: The
Archpriesthood Union, The Archdruid Union of the Druid Clan of Dana, and the
Grand Commander Union of the Noble Order of Tara.
Membership of Circle of Brigid – May 1st, 2010
In order to secure the success of the 8 yearly Clonegal Festivals for the
future, the Membership of the Circle of Brigid has been reconstituted. The 8
members of the Circle of Brigid are responsible for running the Festivals at
Clonegal, and Olivia wishes to call only on those members of the Irish
Priesthood who have been able to attend fairly regularly, and would wish to on
an ongoing basis, personal circumstances permitting.
As Membership of the Circle of Brigid is limited to 8 and several of the
original members are now unable to share in the work of the Goddess at
Clonegal Festivals, she has relieved them of their responsibilities, and invited
three new members to join the Circle in order that it may continue to provide
a welcome to members of the Fellowship.
She is, therefore, delighted to announce that three new Members have joined
the Circle of Brigid
The 8 Members of the Circle of Brigid are now:
Rt. Rev. Olivia Robertson, Rt. Rev. Patricia Griffin, Rev. Eileen Lawrence, Ards.
Rev. Marian Smiles, Rev. David de Roeck, Rev. Cait Brannigan, Ards.
Rev. Deirdre Wadding & Rev. Minette Quick, Ards. (hon.sec.
circleofbrigid@gmail.com)
The support of all past and present members of the Priesthood in Ireland,
the UK and beyond is greatly appreciated, and together with all members of
the Fellowship of Isis they will continue to be welcome by invitation. The
dates of Festivals will be set by agreement with the Robertson family, who
will continue to show visitors the Temple of Isis each year from 1st June to
1st September. As you may know, Olivia is in great health and full of life,
uplifted by her work in the Temple, at 93!
My brother Lawrence, his wife Pamela and I looked to the future at
arrangements for the continuity of the work of the Fellowship of Isis
globally. We loved the Temple of Isis and our Festivals at Clonegal Castle.
Our members will always receive a loving welcome there! The general work
of the FOI is carried out by the FOI Foundation Union Triad: The
Archpriesthood Union, The Archdruid Union of the Druid Clan of Dana, and the
Grand Commander Union of the Noble Order of Tara.
Membership of Circle of Brigid – May 1st, 2010
In order to secure the success of the 8 yearly Clonegal Festivals for the
future, the Membership of the Circle of Brigid has been reconstituted. The 8
members of the Circle of Brigid are responsible for running the Festivals at
Clonegal, and Olivia wishes to call only on those members of the Irish
Priesthood who have been able to attend fairly regularly, and would wish to on
an ongoing basis, personal circumstances permitting.
As Membership of the Circle of Brigid is limited to 8 and several of the
original members are now unable to share in the work of the Goddess at
Clonegal Festivals, she has relieved them of their responsibilities, and invited
three new members to join the Circle in order that it may continue to provide
a welcome to members of the Fellowship.
She is, therefore, delighted to announce that three new Members have joined
the Circle of Brigid
The 8 Members of the Circle of Brigid are now:
Rt. Rev. Olivia Robertson, Rt. Rev. Patricia Griffin, Rev. Eileen Lawrence, Ards.
Rev. Marian Smiles, Rev. David de Roeck, Rev. Cait Brannigan, Ards.
Rev. Deirdre Wadding & Rev. Minette Quick, Ards. (hon.sec.
circleofbrigid@gmail.com)
The support of all past and present members of the Priesthood in Ireland,
the UK and beyond is greatly appreciated, and together with all members of
the Fellowship of Isis they will continue to be welcome by invitation. The
dates of Festivals will be set by agreement with the Robertson family, who
will continue to show visitors the Temple of Isis each year from 1st June to
1st September. As you may know, Olivia is in great health and full of life,
uplifted by her work in the Temple, at 93!
| If you wish to attend one of the Festivals, please contact Rev. Minette Quick |
Star of Elen members in London host Olivia on her annual visit to London
and on her recent July 2010 visit, there was a lot of unplanned
remembrance, both at the Crossbones Gates, a Prostitues Cemetery in
Southwark, and in the Thames.
Cressida and Bob Prior sang and danced for the launch of the Isis boat on
the tidal Thames and sang the song "Now Adieu", a Border Morris song for
those being transported from England to the then penal colony of Australia.
From Caroline. Transportation was a cruel punishment in England from the
17th century until well into the 19th. Those convicted of crimes were
ripped form their families never to see them again. They went in coffin
ships to be slave labour in penal colonies in Australia. They were often the
poor. But what makes this especially calculating and revolting in its
cynicism, is that skilled men and artisans were singled out for this
punishment - the weaver, blacksmith, potter, builder, butcher, baker and
candlestick maker. Why? Because skills were needed in the new colony.
Many of the women who were sent were assigned hard labour or were
forced into brothels. The crimes they were convicted of could be petty,
often for survival. A sentence, as the song below would be given, but many
died in the terrible conditions on the ships, or would not be able to afford
the passage home.
From Cressida ... an impoverished 13 year old girl who stole the dress off a
better off 10 year old in the street (trapped her into a 'necessary', a
privy)....the judge sentenced her to hang; mercifully after several months
on 'death row' the sentence was reduced to transportation to
Australia...she survived the trip (many didn't) and then actually had the
chance to escape the usual path to prostitution etc., that would have
awaited her here...she managed to acquire land, farmed, married, had
children and was well known as one of the founding mothers of
Australia...and is the great great....grand mother of the current prime
minister...so a story that actually became was positive. Many were not so
lucky.
and on her recent July 2010 visit, there was a lot of unplanned
remembrance, both at the Crossbones Gates, a Prostitues Cemetery in
Southwark, and in the Thames.
Cressida and Bob Prior sang and danced for the launch of the Isis boat on
the tidal Thames and sang the song "Now Adieu", a Border Morris song for
those being transported from England to the then penal colony of Australia.
From Caroline. Transportation was a cruel punishment in England from the
17th century until well into the 19th. Those convicted of crimes were
ripped form their families never to see them again. They went in coffin
ships to be slave labour in penal colonies in Australia. They were often the
poor. But what makes this especially calculating and revolting in its
cynicism, is that skilled men and artisans were singled out for this
punishment - the weaver, blacksmith, potter, builder, butcher, baker and
candlestick maker. Why? Because skills were needed in the new colony.
Many of the women who were sent were assigned hard labour or were
forced into brothels. The crimes they were convicted of could be petty,
often for survival. A sentence, as the song below would be given, but many
died in the terrible conditions on the ships, or would not be able to afford
the passage home.
From Cressida ... an impoverished 13 year old girl who stole the dress off a
better off 10 year old in the street (trapped her into a 'necessary', a
privy)....the judge sentenced her to hang; mercifully after several months
on 'death row' the sentence was reduced to transportation to
Australia...she survived the trip (many didn't) and then actually had the
chance to escape the usual path to prostitution etc., that would have
awaited her here...she managed to acquire land, farmed, married, had
children and was well known as one of the founding mothers of
Australia...and is the great great....grand mother of the current prime
minister...so a story that actually became was positive. Many were not so
lucky.
