Ordo Templi Orientis Canada (OTO)

The Process of Initiation

Initiate membership requires a physical ceremony, and must be arranged with an OTO body. Send initiation inquiries to a body that is local or otherwise convenient to you.

Step 1: Be Free and of full age.

Step 2: Make contact and arrange for an interview.

Step 3: Once interviewed and approved, attend functions of the local Body overseeing your induction to continue your learning about the Ordo Templi Orientis and the Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica whilst staying on good report.

Step 4: Find two (2) sponsors of First Degree or higher, who are in Good Standing and on Good Report, who are well acquainted with you.

Step 5: Submit the appropriate paperwork along with your dues and fees through your inducting Body.

Step 6: Be ready through due preparation for when your initiation is slated to enter into the Man of Earth Triad and begin your Journey.

Step 7: Wait the appropriate time between degrees, stay on Good Report and Dues Current, and then when ready, gain sponsors, submit application along with dues and fees through your Body to continue your progress in the Order.

Right of Privacy

Membership in O.T.O. is private. Names and addresses are not released to anyone except on a need-to-know basis. Membership information will be given out for participating in initiations if requested by the officiating body. Officers that process dues and the newsletter will also have access to your information.

Current Membership

As of February 2003 EV, O.T.O. has more than 4,000 members. Of these, about two thirds are in the United States. O.T.O. is active to varying extents in 58 countries.

Current Kingdoms/Grand Lodges

At this time, May 14, 2007 EV, O.T.O. has three fully established Kingdoms with operational Grand Lodges. These would be the Kingdoms of Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.

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