Welcome to the Martinist Order of America!
Martinism is a transcendent Christianity, and those who do not proclaim the Christian Tradition cannot truly call themselves Martinists. Martinism is a system for the learning and practice of this transcendent spirituality. The system includes initiatic grades open to people of good will, regardless of race, gender or sexual-orientation. Martinist teachings have passed from initiator to student for many years.
We are the Martinist Order of America (M∴O∴A∴).
Our lineage and tradition is descended from the Martinists of Lyon, who were the proud guardians — and martyrs for — the Martinist tradition during the Second World War. The line is distinctly spiritual and Christian, and owes this strong influence to Constant Chevillon, who was himself a bishop in the both the Independent Catholic and the Gnostic traditions.
M∴O∴A∴ possesses two combined lines of filiation, or lineages:
- Our first filiation is through through the OMSI, who received filiations of the OM. The Grand Master of the OMSI has the OM filiation as a Grand Initiator.
- Our second filiation is through that of “Chevillon-Chambellant” through the Martinist Order of Lyon which has infused our lines with the very essence of Constant Chevillon’s deeply Christian Spirituality. The work of Chevillon, Chambellant and Maître Philippe de Lyon, together permeate the whole of our Martinist Tradition.
Membership in M∴O∴A∴ is open to all men and women who profess their faith in Christian Spirituality. Members will be required to attend and be active in their Martinist Chapter, which may require travel.