The Fellowship of Isis
Introduction to the Fellowship of Isis
The Fellowship of Isis (FOI) was founded at Clonegal Castle, Enniscorthy, Ireland, at the Vernal Equinox of 1976. The founders were the Honorable Lady Olivia Robertson, and the late Lawrence and Pamela Durdin-Robertson. The Manifesto of the Fellowship sets out the essential aims.
The Fellowship is multi-religious, multi-racial, and multi-cultural. It is dedicated to honoring the religion of all Goddesses and pantheons throughout the planet. 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 more than123 countries worldwide, over 26,000 followers of various esoteric traditions have become members. Members often blend their own traditions and beliefs with those offered by the Fellowship. However expressed, all members acknowledge the Divine attributes of the Goddess: Love, Beauty and Truth.
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 dedication to Isis of Ten Thousand Names and the policies and principles of the FOI.
The Fellowship has members throughout the world who have rediscovered their love for the Goddess. The FOI was founded to fulfill the desire of those people wishing to honor the Goddess and experience a closer communion with Her both individually and as part of a group.
Read more about the Fellowship of Isis at the Circle of Isis, the Fellowship of Isis Central Global Website.
