After nearly two years of delay, the AODA’s Grand Grove met to perform the necessary consecrations and initiations for our Archdruids. Claire Schosser (Archdruid of Water) and Timothy Whitmore-Wolf (Archdruid of Air) were consecrated as Archdruids while Kathleen Opon (Archdruid of Fire and GCC Preceptor) and Jack Campbell (Grand Almoner) were consecrated as Bishops in the Gnostic Celtic Church. It was a wonderful weekend of community and celebration—and long-awaited initiation of those members who offer our order so much service!
This really is incredible to see! It looks like it was a beautiful and magical time together. It is very encouraging to me on my path to see the the Archdruids together performing the ceremonies of the order. It makes it feel much more “real” and has encouraged me to commit myself with more energy to my practices!
Yes! We decided to hire a professional photographer and I think it was totally worth it. -We are also working with her on some video. In fact, I’ll be doing recordings of the SOP and how to do the SOP with her in the upcoming month. So stay tuned for more!