Document - Église Gnostique — Sophronius. - Deux instructions destinées aux membres associés et aux Parfaits ou Cathares. - 1900
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Two original French-language instructional booklets by Église Gnostique — Sophronius, titled Deux instructions destinées aux membres associés et aux Parfaits ou Cathares, from France circa 1900, in Good condition, comprising two in-4 items of 2 and 4 pages without a cover.
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Gnostic Church — Sophronius.
Two instructions intended for associated members and for the Perfects or Cathars.
No place or date (circa 1900).
Two quarto pieces, of 2 and 4 pages, without cover.
— Instruction for those who wish to become associated members. 2 pp. Exposé of the first four degrees of initiation: Borborianism, Codism, Nymphionism and Stratiotism. Doctrinal preparation, reception ceremonies, baptism by water and by smoke, confirmation, clothing and emblems of the initiates.
— Instruction for associates who want to become Perfects or Cathars. 4 pp. Doctrinal and liturgical program: Plérôme and Éons, christology, origin of the world and of man, sacraments, morality and history of the Gnostic Church. Description of the fifth and sixth degrees, Phibionism and Zachæism, including baptisms of fire and wind and the consolamentum by the laying on of hands.
The two texts bear the printed subscription of Sophronius, “Bishop-elect of the Diocese of Béziers, Coadjutor of His Holiness the Patriarch,” preceded by a ringed cross. Together they attest to the codification of the teachings and initiatory practices of the Gnostic Church, particularly its reference to Catharism.
Parchment slightly browned, a few stains and foxing, transverse folds, small marginal tears and creased corners.
Gnostic Church — Sophronius.
Two instructions intended for associated members and for the Perfects or Cathars.
No place or date (circa 1900).
Two quarto pieces, of 2 and 4 pages, without cover.
— Instruction for those who wish to become associated members. 2 pp. Exposé of the first four degrees of initiation: Borborianism, Codism, Nymphionism and Stratiotism. Doctrinal preparation, reception ceremonies, baptism by water and by smoke, confirmation, clothing and emblems of the initiates.
— Instruction for associates who want to become Perfects or Cathars. 4 pp. Doctrinal and liturgical program: Plérôme and Éons, christology, origin of the world and of man, sacraments, morality and history of the Gnostic Church. Description of the fifth and sixth degrees, Phibionism and Zachæism, including baptisms of fire and wind and the consolamentum by the laying on of hands.
The two texts bear the printed subscription of Sophronius, “Bishop-elect of the Diocese of Béziers, Coadjutor of His Holiness the Patriarch,” preceded by a ringed cross. Together they attest to the codification of the teachings and initiatory practices of the Gnostic Church, particularly its reference to Catharism.
Parchment slightly browned, a few stains and foxing, transverse folds, small marginal tears and creased corners.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of books
2
Author/ Illustrator
Église Gnostique — Sophronius.
Title
Deux instructions destinées aux membres associés et aux Parfaits ou Cathares.
Condition
Good
Year
1900
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Country of origin
France
Autographed by a famous person
No
Military Context
No
