The Rosicrucian Order

The Golden and Rosy Cross group was created by the Invisible College of the Rose-Croix in 1764 in Paris.

The Rosicrucian's believe in Rosicrucianism and their orders follow the system of Freemasonry.

The Geheime Figuren or "The Secret Symbols of the 16th and 17th-century Rosicrucians" were published in 1785 and 1788. This publication aimed to reveal the hidden knowledge and symbolism associated with Rosicrucianism.

Led by Johann Christoph von Wöllner and General Johann Rudolf von Bischoffwerder, the Golden and Rosy Cross infiltrated the Masonic lodge Zu den drei Weltkugeln (The Three Globes). This infiltration led to the lodge coming under the influence of the Golden and Rosy Cross. As a result, many Freemasons became Rosicrucianists, and Rosicrucianism found its way into various Masonic lodges.

Two Masonic rites inspired by Rosicrucianism emerged in the late 18th century: the Rectified Scottish Rite and the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. These rites incorporated degrees and symbols related to the Rose Cross. The Rectified Scottish Rite emphasized spiritual purification and moral development, drawing from Rosicrucian symbolism and teachings.

After 1782, these Rosicrucian Order’s expanded its alchemy system to include Egyptian, Greek, and Druidic mysteries. This integration of various mystical traditions aimed to enrich the alchemical practices within the order.

Gnosticism emerged again with the rise of the Rite of Memphis-Misraim, founded by Marconis de Negre and his father Gabriel M. Marconis, claimed to incorporate these ancient mystical traditions within Freemasonry.

The marriage of the Invisible College of the Rose-Croix with Freemasonry and the revival of Gnosticism brought about a transformation in these orders, shifting their focus from being warriors of truth to becoming more mythological.

This transformation occurred due to a reinterpretation of ancient history and legends, this reinterpretation deviated from the original teachings found in the writings of Richard books, resulting in a misunderstanding and, in some cases, heretical beliefs.

The blending of the Invisible College of the Rose-Croix with Freemasonry and the incorporation of Gnostic elements introduced a new perspective on mythology within these orders.

The merging of history with personal beliefs within these new Rosicrucian orders were very far away from the teachings of Richard books. A fertile ground was created for misunderstandings and distortions. The true essence of the original teachings was overshadowed, and the orders became entangled in a web of conflicting ideologies and speculative narratives.

But this was not the case in the mind of one single man. In 1776 in Bavaria, Adam Weishaupt, a professor of law in Ingolstadt, embarked on a transformative journey by founding the Bavarian Illuminati. Inspired by the profound teachings and writings of Richard,

In the years that followed Weishaupt tried to end the Freemasonry and Rosicrucian orders, into his mission to destroy christianity. However, the Illuminati order failed and the Freemasonry and Rosicrucian orders remained active.

In 1750 Nicolas Flamel founded the Golden and Rosy Cross. Meanwhile, in England, the Masonic Societas Rosicruciana in England emerged in 1865. This organization adopted the same grade system as the Golden and Rosy Cross, effectively carrying forward its legacy.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, various groups styled themselves Rosicrucian. The diverse groups who link themselves to a "Rosicrucian Tradition" can be divided into three categories:

* Esoteric Christian Rosicrucian groups
* Masonic Rosicrucian groups
* initiatory groups

In the early 20th century, Harvey Spencer Lewis, sought to unite two influential esoteric organizations—the Illuminati and the Zionistic Brotherhood. Recognizing the shared ideals and potential for synergy, Lewis embarked on a mission to merge these two orders into a new entity: the Ancient and Mystical Order Rosæ Crucis (AMORC).

AMORC is the largest Rosicrucian organization in the world. It has various lodges, chapters and other affiliated bodies throughout the globe, operating in 19 different languages.

AMORC Website