The Lectern

Rev. Dr. Siobhan Houston, an Independent Catholic priest and scholar of Western esotericism, recounts the Gnostic restoration, archival discoveries, and visionary consecrations. She explores 19th-century French religious ferment, ties between esoteric churches and Freemasonry, debates about spiritual anointing versus formal succession, gender dynamics in Gnostic orders, and later neo-Gnostic reorganizations.

Bridget Jack Jeffries takes us through a look at the reception history of Romans 16:7 and the figure of Saint Junia.

The Question and Answer session of Conclave 2023

The Primate of the United States looks at the intercessory role of the Daimon in the context of Plato’s Symposium, Love as an intercessor between humanity and Divinity, and Christ as personification of this conduit. 

The Primate of the United States, Dr. William Behun, takes us through an introduction to the Liturgical year in this presentation from Conclave 2023

Carl McColman, Spiritual Director, Author and Christian contemplative, takes us on a journey into the Transfiguration and a look at Christian Mysticism as both contemplative and theurgic path during his Conclave 2025 Keynote.Slides available @ https://docsend.com/v/kc8ks/mccolman

Bishop Brenden Humberdross looks at the early development and devotions of the emergent cult of the saints in early Christianity.

Rev. Jonathan Stewart takes us through an exploration of the history and practice around Saint Expedite, including his own history and practice with this beloved cross-cultural, religion bending Saint and figure.

The Rev. Fr. John DiGilio takes us through the life, ideas and legacy of Joachim of Fiore.

The newly consecrated Bishop of Queensland, Most Rev. Brenden. Humberdross, looks at the history of Holy Orders and Ordination in Gnosticism.