Thursday, April 30, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Dulce Domum, David Durdin-Robertson
DULCE DOMUM. THE FAIR HAVEN
David Alexander Durdin-Robertson passed into spirit world on the 14th April 2009. He was the only son of two Co-Founders of the Fellowship of Isis, Pamela and Lawrence Durdin-Robertson, and nephew of Olivia.
He protected Huntington Castle with his skills as a builder, renewing the foundations. Above all his beautiful, youthful and inspired wood carvings, twenty-one of them, are focal images in various shrines in the Temple of Isis. His most noted carving, made when he was eighteen, is the figure of Isis on the High Altar. She bears a watering-pot on Her head, the Hathor Crown representing harmony of Sun and Moon.
Globally, David is known in a television documentary on the Castle on the Discovery Channel. He is shown, bearded, emerging from an ancestor’s portrait. In an interview he gives an account of an out-of-the-body experience in the Castle library, surrounded by apparitions – later identified on the Channel as Druids. The Temple of Isis is shown in the film.
David’s spirit presence manifested to Olivia the day after his passing. He made two resounding knocks on her door at dawn. Olivia understood that these were the traditional “Knocks for Admission” to the Egyptian Ritual of the Coming Forth by Day. This resembles the FOI liturgical Rite of Rebirth and the Awakening of Osiris and Initiation of the Pylons.
Of course the Ceremonies in the Temple and work of the Fellowship continue. After all, Isis goes back five thousand years and is powerfully manifesting in the New Aëon. Our Divine Mother is eternal – as are we all!
David Alexander Durdin-Robertson passed into spirit world on the 14th April 2009. He was the only son of two Co-Founders of the Fellowship of Isis, Pamela and Lawrence Durdin-Robertson, and nephew of Olivia.
He protected Huntington Castle with his skills as a builder, renewing the foundations. Above all his beautiful, youthful and inspired wood carvings, twenty-one of them, are focal images in various shrines in the Temple of Isis. His most noted carving, made when he was eighteen, is the figure of Isis on the High Altar. She bears a watering-pot on Her head, the Hathor Crown representing harmony of Sun and Moon.
Globally, David is known in a television documentary on the Castle on the Discovery Channel. He is shown, bearded, emerging from an ancestor’s portrait. In an interview he gives an account of an out-of-the-body experience in the Castle library, surrounded by apparitions – later identified on the Channel as Druids. The Temple of Isis is shown in the film.
David’s spirit presence manifested to Olivia the day after his passing. He made two resounding knocks on her door at dawn. Olivia understood that these were the traditional “Knocks for Admission” to the Egyptian Ritual of the Coming Forth by Day. This resembles the FOI liturgical Rite of Rebirth and the Awakening of Osiris and Initiation of the Pylons.
Of course the Ceremonies in the Temple and work of the Fellowship continue. After all, Isis goes back five thousand years and is powerfully manifesting in the New Aëon. Our Divine Mother is eternal – as are we all!
Friday, April 17, 2009
Durdin Family Research
Co Carlow Headstones Preservation of the dead
Vol 6 No 3 Part 2 Journal for the year 1906
CLONEGAL CHURCHYARD
{Kindly contributed by Herbert Robertson, Esq., M.P., Of Huntingdon Castle Clonegal}
Vol 6 No 3 Part 2 Journal for the year 1906
CLONEGAL CHURCHYARD
{Kindly contributed by Herbert Robertson, Esq., M.P., Of Huntingdon Castle Clonegal}
}DURDIN
Here lieth the body of John Durdin Esqr., Barrister at Law who died 30th March 1817.
Also the body of Alexr Durdin Esqr., who departed this life the 19th of May 1829 aged 57 years.
Here lieth the body of John Durdin Esqr., Barrister at Law who died 30th March 1817.
Also the body of Alexr Durdin Esqr., who departed this life the 19th of May 1829 aged 57 years.
Also the body of his son Charles Durdin Esqr., Barrister at Law who died Jan 5th 1843 aged 29 years
Also on the 1st January 1849 William Durdin Esqr., &MD in the 70th year of his age
Also of Harriott Durdin who died 21st March 1872 aged 86. *Notes 1906
Other later inscriptiosn of the Durdin family exist on stones in the same enclosure, The Durdins at Huntingdon Castle in this parish, where the eldest daughter of the late Alexander Durdin ( Mrs Herbert Robertson) still resides- of the Esmondes who preceded the Durdins at Huntingdon Castle and lived there from its erection in 1625-1762 no memorials can now be found in the Churchyard, though Ryan County Carlow -1883- recorded the following inscription for Esmond.
ESMOND
Here lyeth inter'd the body of Mr. John Esmond who departed this life June the 9 1715.
Requiescat in Pace.
Article About Olivia Robertson
There is a recent article about Lady Olivia in The Independent, an Irish newspaper.
Isian News, Beltane 2009
Issue 132 Beltane 2009 of Isian News has just been published to the internet.This issue includes cover art, a Reflections article and two rites by FOI Co-Founder Olivia Robertson; announcements, events and news from Members, Iseums, Lyceums, Groves, Priories, Solar Iseums of Alchemy, Animal Family of Isis and Dulce Domum.
David Durdin-Robertson, Dulce Domum
The death has occurred of David DURDIN-ROBERTSON of Huntington Castle, Clonegal, Carlow
Funeral at St Fiaac's, Clonegal, Saturday, April 18, at 3pm.
Family and friends welcome at the house 7pm - 10pm on Friday, April 17.
Date published: Friday, April 17, 2009 on RIP.ie
Date of death: Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Funeral at St Fiaac's, Clonegal, Saturday, April 18, at 3pm.
Family and friends welcome at the house 7pm - 10pm on Friday, April 17.
Date published: Friday, April 17, 2009 on RIP.ie
Date of death: Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Friday, April 03, 2009
Karena Karras Art Exhibition
Gallery Exhibition Opening: "From What Are Dreams"A 2- and 3-dimensional art exhibition by Surrealist Karena A Karras opens at Eyeporium Gallery on Friday, April 3, 2009.
CHICAGO, Illinois – March 23, 2009 – Eyeporium Gallery presents “From What Are Dreams”, an exhibition of surrealist works by internationally collected artist and FOI member Karena A Karras This event is free and open to the public.
When Karras was a little girl, her teacher asked her what she wanted to be. She replied, “A swan.” Given the anthropomorphic birds in Karras’ surrealist paintings, I believe she has accomplished her goal! Alchemy, metamorphosis and mythology richly inform much of Karras’ work. Karras is a Chicago native and a graduate of the Sch,ool of the Art Institute. She found her “voice” early and has produced surrealistic work throughout her career. Karras is considered the inheritor of the mantle of surrealist painter Leonora Carrington, with whom she had a close friendship, and, in turn, Max Ernst.
WHEN:
Opening Reception (public invited) - Friday, April 3, 2009 from 7pm to 10pm
Exhibition - Through Friday, May 1, 2009 .
WHERE:
Eyeporium Gallery (inside Eye Want)
1543 N. Milwaukee Ave , Chicago , IL 60622
Between North Ave. and Honore St, in the heart of Wicker Park
One block from the “Damen” Blue Line El stop.
ABOUT EYEPORIUM GALLERY:
Annette Sollars, creator of Chicago's fine eyewear icon, Eye Want, recently launched Eyeporium, a fine art gallery in Wicker Park. Representing exceptional artists of regional and national prominence, Eyeporium Gallery will feature contemporary creators of paint, print, photographic and sculptural works from the realistic to the surreal to the abstract. With the location of Eyeporium inside Eye Want, Annette has created a single destination for you to procure fine eyewear and fine art “for your face and your space”.
CONTACT:
Annette Sollars
Owner, Eyeporium Gallery
Phone: 773.782.1744
Email: eyewant@sbcglobal.net
When Karras was a little girl, her teacher asked her what she wanted to be. She replied, “A swan.” Given the anthropomorphic birds in Karras’ surrealist paintings, I believe she has accomplished her goal! Alchemy, metamorphosis and mythology richly inform much of Karras’ work. Karras is a Chicago native and a graduate of the Sch,ool of the Art Institute. She found her “voice” early and has produced surrealistic work throughout her career. Karras is considered the inheritor of the mantle of surrealist painter Leonora Carrington, with whom she had a close friendship, and, in turn, Max Ernst.
WHEN:
Opening Reception (public invited) - Friday, April 3, 2009 from 7pm to 10pm
Exhibition - Through Friday, May 1, 2009 .
WHERE:
Eyeporium Gallery (inside Eye Want)
1543 N. Milwaukee Ave , Chicago , IL 60622
Between North Ave. and Honore St, in the heart of Wicker Park
One block from the “Damen” Blue Line El stop.
ABOUT EYEPORIUM GALLERY:
Annette Sollars, creator of Chicago's fine eyewear icon, Eye Want, recently launched Eyeporium, a fine art gallery in Wicker Park. Representing exceptional artists of regional and national prominence, Eyeporium Gallery will feature contemporary creators of paint, print, photographic and sculptural works from the realistic to the surreal to the abstract. With the location of Eyeporium inside Eye Want, Annette has created a single destination for you to procure fine eyewear and fine art “for your face and your space”.
CONTACT:
Annette Sollars
Owner, Eyeporium Gallery
Phone: 773.782.1744
Email: eyewant@sbcglobal.net
Meditations You Can Download
Free Downloadable Meditations are at Karen Tate's website. Choose from Spring Meditation: Traveling to the Temple of Isis or Sekhmet: Egyptian Goddess of Personal Empowerment.
In a spirit of reciprocity, they share their blessings and boons! Credit goes to Marion Watermoondragon of All Things Pagan Radio for helping to record and add music to the meditations.
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Oracle of the Month
Crossroads Lyceum sends out an oracle written by Lady Olivia Robertson every month.
Each month a different oracle is selected from one of the Fellowship of Isis liturgies.
To subscribe to the Oracle email list, visit the Fellowship of Isis Oracles page at Yahoo.com, or send a blank email to Fellowship_of_Isis_Oracles-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
Each month a different oracle is selected from one of the Fellowship of Isis liturgies.
To subscribe to the Oracle email list, visit the Fellowship of Isis Oracles page at Yahoo.com, or send a blank email to Fellowship_of_Isis_Oracles-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
Voices of the Goddess: Women Clergy in East-West Perspective
This paper, "Voices of the Goddess: Women Clergy in East-Weat Perspective" by Chandra Alexandre will be discussed on Karen Tate's radio show in the near future.
Karen Tate and Ava Park from the Goddess Temple of Orange County were two of the priestesses whose voices were presented at the American Academy of Religion on the topic of Goddess Clergy.
Karen Tate and Ava Park from the Goddess Temple of Orange County were two of the priestesses whose voices were presented at the American Academy of Religion on the topic of Goddess Clergy.
Star of the Wayshower
Star of the Wayshower Iseum produces a lovely informative newsletter, which contains timely information about events, workshops, and other things that areavailable through the Iseum. To subscribe, contact Nancy Fanara-Berrian at starofthewayshower@yahoo.com .Nancy's site offers services that provider perspectives to help achieve higher states ofg clarity, peace, and centeredness and personal empowerment. Various techniques, such as Golden Isis Sekhmet Secheim, are taught. There is also an Isis Temple.
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