The Fellowship of Isis (FOI) is multi-religious, multi-racial, and multi-cultural organization. It is organized on a democratic basis and all members have equal privileges within it and was founded at Clonegal Castle at the Vernal Equinox of 1976. The founders were the Honorable Lady Olivia Robertson, and the late Lawrence and Pamela Durdin-Robertson. Illumination of Earth by Sun on the day of equinox In astronomy, the vernal equinox (spring equinox, March equinox, or northward equinox) is the moment when the sun appears to cross the celestial equator, heading northward. ... 1976 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ...

The founders were inspired to bring a fellowship into being that would enable people to "help the Goddess actively in the manifestation of Her divine plan." For decades, they had been aware of this ever-increasing longing. Lady Olivia has described Isis as "God in female form." When Lawrence had a mystical awakening in which he recognized that God is also female, the time was right to bring the Fellowship into being. // Isis in Egypt Early Isis Isis (Greek corruption; the Egyptian is Aset) was originally a goddess from Nubia, and was adopted into Egyptian belief very early. ...

The name of the Greco-Roman goddess Isis is emblematic of the global nature of female deity. Isis reflects the nature of the female side of all the religions and spiritual paths of the world. A deity or a god, is a postulated preternatural being, usually, but not always, of significant power, worshipped, thought holy, divine Jeffrey, or sacred, held in high regard, or respected by human beings. ...

The Manifesto sets out the essential aims of the Fellowship of Isis.

The liturgies of the Fellowship of Isis are designed to facilitate this global awareness of female deity within all the spiritual paths of the world. Each liturgy honors a different pantheon, and includes a divinely channeled oracle which encourages spiritual communion with that deity. Collectively, the liturgies are a platform where followers of many faiths can meet on common ground for purpose of mutual respect and understanding. From the Greek word λειτουργια, which can be transliterated as leitourgia, meaning the work of the people, a liturgy comprises a prescribed religious ceremony, according to the traditions of a particular religion; it may be refer to, or include, an elaborate formal ritual (such as the Catholic Mass), a daily... A Pantheon (Greek: παν, pan, all + θεόν, theon, of the gods), is a set of all the gods of a particular religion or mythology, such as the gods of Hinduism, Greek mythology, Norse mythology. ... An Oracle is a person or agency considered to be a source of wise counsel or prophetic opinion; an infallible authority, usually spiritual in nature. ...

The Fellowship of Isis is dedicated to supporting and promoting the divine feminine. The religion of all Goddesses and pantheons throughout the planet is honored. In addition, the female element that exists within every religion of the world is discovered, enhanced, and given respect. The Gods are also venerated. The Goddess is seen as Deity, the Divine Mother of all beings, as well as the embodiment of Truth and Beauty. From over 93 countries worldwide, over 24,000 followers of various traditions have become members. Members often blend their own traditions and beliefs with those offered by the Fellowship.

In August 1993, the Fellowship of Isis was represented at the Parliament of the World's Religions Centennial Session. Olivia Robertson, co-founder of the FOI was invited to attend, along with other appointed FOI delegates. This was the first time that the religion of the Goddess was publicly acknowledged as a world faith at this parliament. Lady Olivia was one of two women and sixteen men who addressed the opening plenary from the platform. She gave the blessings of Isis to the world.

In January of 1999, the Archpriesthood Union was created from thirty-two Fellowship of Isis Archpriestesses and Archpriests. The members of this Archpriesthood are the custodians of the policies and principles of the FOI. The Star of Isis AU was later added by Olivia Robertson in 2003. It is made up of eight members of the AU in order to function as an advisory board and consultancy service to all Fellowship of Isis members.

Fellowship of Isis centers provide courses based on the FOI Liturgy. The centers consist of Iseums, Lyceums, Priories, and Groves. Sub-groups of the Fellowship of Isis consist of the Druid Clan of Dana and the Noble Order of Tara.

External links

• Fellowship of Isis Homepage
• FOI Manifesto