The Armenian Royal House of Ber is the only living aristocracy that survived the centuries in Armenia. They still adhere to those ancient traditions of their ancestors; and have a specialized philosophy, Hierarchy, system of spiritual attainment and Imperialistic Spiritual Path unique to any religion. The famous battle between King Ber the Bold & King Abbas in 937 A.D. Is briefly written here: <h1>http://www.armenian.com/history13.html</h1> <em>Note. It is vital to read the above to see what historians states about King Ber after reading, "A Historical Sample of real Valour. Students of history should note the severe, unbalanced opinion which is unlike the proper neutral expounding of data that is ordinary for events of history. That the historian has ventured an averse opinion in contradiction to normal scholarly behavior is deplorable; and most insulting to the House of Ber, the only living Royalty left for Armenia.</em> As you can see the article does not place King Ber in a very good light. Apparently, the House of Ber objected to the way their ancestor, King Ber, was portrayed and give the details of this ancient battle from the corrected perspective of the Royal Family itself in this article: <em> <h1>A Historical Sample of Real Valour</h1> It is now time to relate to the multitudes an excellent example of how an entire country is affected by the karma of political religious maneover. Let's give the example of King Ber the Bold from the North the greatest and most noble of the Kings in the Armenian Kingdom. You might ask what disinquishes this King over the others. Yet you must look closely to history at who the real Kings were, and who were paid off or sold off by the growing influence of the christian church. In 937 A.D. Abbas, a revolting King who had sold out to the "powers that were trying to be" by appeasing the church with promises to consecrate his new christian church. He announced his intention to have his church consecrated publicly and one loyal King heard of the insane betrayal. For King Abbas had defied the ancient tradition of the consecration of the sacred Temple of his ancestors. In these days, only the Kings of Tradition loyal to tradition knew of this mystical secret and knew how to apply it. You will see this ancient magical secret revealed as the "great mystery of the House of God" in the Holy Law whose author is Aiwass. King Ber, heard of the evil king's intention and decided to make war to emphazise the seriounesss of his blashempy against the purity and sanctity of manifested spiritual force. King Ber proclaimed: "I come, the Valient and Brave King vowed, -to consecrate that church with the own rite of our country. Should you forbid me to act properly as I wish, I will convert your country into a desert." Such troubled times in Armenia, where the church was tightening his noose of demonic influence of over it Kingdoms, only one King was brave and loyal enough to do battle with a rival King who, like so many other Kings were led away like pigs to the slaughter by the evil christian priests who cared nothing about the spiritual manifestations of the ancient religious rites. So brave and loyal King Ber brought thousands of warriors with him to battle against the brainless King Abbas in hopes of retaining the tradition that Abbas had shattered by his act of religious treason. In short order, King Ber began to lose the battle and many of his warriors were killed by King Abbas's men. King Ber was captured by King Abbas and brave King Ber had his eyes destroyed by red-hot iron. King Ber did survive however, for he was so beloved by his Kingdom that they paid a great ransom to let him go back to his Kingdom. Such is the karma of the Kingdom of Armenia, that one by one the Kings converted to christianity and were slowly permitted by the christian priests to become obselete and unecessary. Of the ancient Kingdoms, only the descendants of King Ber have any lineage or recognition in the Hidden Temples of the Ancient Sanctuaries. All others that are betrayers of the spirits and corupters of the letter should now learn a lesson on the karma that awaits those who manifest the forces of spirit into matter without the proper method of magick that manifests from the supernals. Let all Armenians that have any manhood left in them read the handwriting on the Temple Wall and join Us, who represent the spirit manifested properly with the letter. And let this be a warning and lesson to my servants, the Republic of Armenia who have suffered greatly the horrible nightmare of genocide. This is the karma any nation faces when the recoil of consecrated forces arise, and like the Vengance of the Gods wreaks havoc in the byways of His Sand-Glass. </em>
As you can see from the above both versions of the history are correct; and yet one makes King Abbas the hero; and the House of Ber makes their ancestor the hero. Yet when writing about something as sensitive as ancient traditions; and actual wars from arguments over them - we have to leave the reader to decide for himself. The House of Ber states that without them the system of the Hierarchy of Gods would of been lost forever; and blame the sell out of the ancient Kings that converted to Christianity on this loss of tradition among the Armenian population. They claim to be regaining their Thrones by giving it back to the Armenian people; and have offered the rituals they use, given lectures, and actually taken on Knights in their Royal Court to be sent out on Holy Missions to return the Gods to Armenian & the world.
The most sensible elaboration would therefore would be to give several examples of these ceremonies. <em>Note that the Armenian Anahit seems to be like an Egyptian Isis, the Goddess of Birth</em> <h1>Preliminary Prayer to Anahit, Armenian Goddess of Birth</h1> <h2>Preliminary Prayer</h2> O my beloved Goddess, Anahit, bless our children as they enter this world, so they will be strong, healthy and good. Hear us, Anahit, guide the pregnant woman of our village so that they do not suffer accident nor misfortune. Anahit, O Anahit, it is a time of rejoicing for a child is to be born in this village and we call upon you protect us from evil. Anahit, we see you. Anahit we feel you. Anahit. Anahit. Anahit. Hear me, my Protector and Divine Guide that this birth will be without accident. We are of the Priesthood that cares for children of the village. Blessed be to Thee, O Anahit. Behold, my beloved Goddess Anahit. The four arch Priestesses of Vanatur stand guard that this Thy Temple shalt not be disturbed upon the birth of the child of the village. Behold, the Priestesses of Vanatur have been given the weapons of Vahagan to stay wild beasts and heathen. Our children shall not be stolen nor sacrificed. For the Priestess of Vanatur is mighty in protection and vengeance. Grace be unto Anahit, for the woman who sits upon this altar hath a child who shall be as Ar, strong and almighty, and his wit shall be as Tir, and the strength of his soul shall be as Vahagan and Astghik shall show this child the powers of love and he shall be like Vanatur, who conquered the universe by the force of the polite word. We are the Priesthood of Anahit who uphold the safety of the birth of the child, and blessed be to Anahit, unto the ages. The consecration of the sacred reed Begin the flutes here as the child emerges from the womb of Anahit Behold the primal birth for travail manifests in heaven and earth, See the trembling of Anahit's purple sea! Awaken, arise from the sea the red reed, the ancient wand. Through the hollow of the reed cometh forth the incense of Godhood arising, Through the hollow of the reed cometh forth the flame of His Godhood, Behold, the warrior child hath run the course of awakening God-force, his eternal youth glowing majestic. Hail, the prophets whisper that in this child's soul, will a great warrior arise and slay the dragons that hinder the maiden's stroll, a hero king, thy hair, my wonderous child will flame with Vahagan's will, thy flaming beard shall shall sparkle the souls of kingdom maidens, and your eyes, my precious child shalt be the raging suns of Ar. Herein follows the consecration of the child for each God
The above ceremony shows the worship of the Armenian Goddess still exists as a consequence of the House of Ber.
Next, here is the House of Ber's ceremony of the God Ar, who is the God of War & the Sun. <h1>The Armenian Consecration unto Ar</h1>
Please let it be noted that this Ar Ceremony is only one of many and several secret ceremonies exist which exist now in a Temple which cannot reached geographically. In this manner, those who are advanced enough can reach this Temple and follow through with the Initiations that are necessary for the highest Adepts of this particular system. (Face East, with sword and shield on Altar. A red robe of scarlet silk should be worn with an embroidered emblem of the Sun in the center of the breast.) Praise be Ar, the mighty and terrible who dwelleth in the Mansions of Light, ever majestic and clothed with Sun-Fire. Behold, I am Thy son Tork Angegh in His secret Name who Sits majestic upon thy Throne. My wife is Nar who poureth forth the waters of Her skylight to consecrate the stranger who cometh forth as a Messenger of the Gods. Hear me, and make all spirits obedient unto me for I cometh forth as a member of the company of the Gods whose dwelling place is the House of Ber. Thee, thee I invoke O Ar who rideth upon the beast lion of royalty to manifest upon the earth who shall judge and prepare to be judged. I invoke Thee, I am thy priest and son. Let my soul blaze forth like a living Sun of spiritual fire that I may transform this Light into the magick that shall heal or destroy, as I will. I invoke Thee, Ar, the mighty and majestic. I am the Sun Lord of the Priests of Armenia who goeth forth with courage as my armour and success as my proof. Thee, thee I invoke the God who has seen favour in my Family. You have enlightened us with quick and steadfast will. Hail to Ar, the all powerful who is strong and good. Protect my Family from harm from the heathen and give me power to goeth forth with the Sword of Vengeance. Hail to Ar, you have given Thy secret number and the number of my Priestess. I invoke Thee Ar, you have shown me the face of my ancestors and have given wisdom to stamp down the wretched and the weak. Hail to Thee Ar, I knoweth the Name of Thy Twin and I knoweth Thy secret Name, therefore come forth and awaken within me as a blazing Sun that I may raise the sword of my breeding and consecrate the Seal that nameth the force of my Nation. (Here the King consecrates the Shield, and raises sword. The Priest-King is now the God speaking.) Behold, I am He who cometh forth from the core of the Sun to do battle with the dark ones who have kissed the feet of Sin. Behold, I am He who comet forth from the Sun-Fire of creations ravishing the world with lashes of my war scream. I am He who hath thrust forth my spear into the bowels of the (here name your enemies), accursed be there creeds. Hear me, I push them and confuse them with my blinding light. I have come forth to blind the enemy with my Light and to create a Fortress that shall shine upon my Sacred House. Therefore I am the Twin God of Light whose beareth the flaming sword and the Shield that cannot be pierced. Behold, the Light is within Me. I go forth upon my course as a Flaming Star.
(It is very important to note that when this invocation is done after the Banishing you should use a chosen License to Depart. Raise your arms in the Sign of Ar Triumphant and say these words, "Let the evil ones be cast away!!". Remember such a powerful invocation attracts lower forces who might spy on you or taunt you as ghosts so you send them away by willing them away. You close the morning Temple by saying "I am always Unto Thee" and twist the switches of your lamps leaving the Temple in darkness. For it is you who now carry the Light within.)
Once again, this ceremony of Ar comes directly from the House of Ber; and its poetic content is quite unique for students of ancient religion. They claim it actually invokes the real force of Ar for those who are brave enough to try it!!)
In addition to the information imparted from the House of Ber concerning the old Gods of Armenia we see them on occasion giving or writing articles on ancient Armenia that are not only unique but further give their perspective on a religion all but gone but for them. Here is an article called the Spirit of Ancient Armenia.
<h1>The Spirit of Ancient Armenia</h1>
<em>King Haik jeered at the empty threats of King Bal and spoke words like the venom of a thousand deadly snakes: "You are a dog and from a pack of dogs, you and your people. Therefore, today I will empty my quiver at you."</em>
How many still remember the battle of King Haik when he aimed his mighty bow and it whistled forth into Bal. Ah, drink the spirit of that glorious event. Did not our mighty warriors chant Haik in joy at the slaying of this enemy. Did not the enemy cry in dismay, "the Armenians have won, they have slain our King". Oh the joy of that vengeful arrow as it pieced the heathen skin of Bal. What joy and feasting honored that day, where our King gave a perfect example of what it like to be a race of conquerers emerging victorious against our clumsy enemy. Or how many still relish the times when the Goddess Astghik manifested her lust into the body of the Priestess and the woman screamed with penetrating, carefree delights at the orgy and the wine? Verily, before the times of the dead man's restriction upon the multitudes upon Her worship, the freedom of the embrace was considered holy and sacred, free from shame and guilt. Does it all come back to you now? Let us awaken to the spirit of our ancestors before the shackles of shame were wrapped upon the people of the village. Would thou be like the Muslim who would wrap their females in 400 yards of garment veiling there vices in virtuous words? Let us dance naked before the statue of Astghik and drink the wine of lust, forever freeing ourselves from such restrictions. Let the sex orgies return and let us learn self-discipline in the face of that ancient demon called jealousy. Let us also remember the awakening of Ar in our Temples who awakened the light of his immortality in our souls, and inspired us to the greater spirit passions of introspection. Let us return to His worship and once again bring the light of the Sun into our souls so that we go forth to war and common deed with clarity and clean spirit. Return to the Temple of Ar and light His four torches in the four quarters, for He awaits His people to enlighten them with the flame of his primal fire. Nor can we forget Tir, our beloved God of Wisdom who will teach us to turn the energy of spiritual aspiration into the complex inspiration of insight. Tir awaits you, as well to place flowers of perfection on His altar for inspiration is infinite and He shall inspire with a new life and a new wisdom. How many still escort the pregnant female of our villages to the Temple of Anahit and give her to the Priestesses within to consecrate the new child as a new child of the Gods? Place, I say, the wreath of flowers on the doorway of the Temple of Anahit and bless the child in Her name. Let us return to our beloved Anahit whose joy at the birth of our children creates wonder and miracle in the village. Oh, our wondrous God, Vahagan, who strengthens our soul at every manifestation cannot be neglected. He, our God of metal and fire, is the pepper spice upon the roasted rabbit meat that gives us that edge in times of stress and ordeal. Invoke Him when the soul is weary and depressed. and His ancient force makes us resist the most terrifying of times. Hail be to Vahagan who gives us a soul that cannot be penetrated by the demon owls of the night. Let us not the forget the Goddess Vanatur, who conquered the universe by the force of the polite word, and teach our children Her wisdom by giving them the equation of good manners, so that they grow to adulthood pure in their exchange with others and every ready to solve the problems of life by diplomacy and intelligent understanding of all who surround them in life. Verily, invoke Vanatur who will teach the purity of civilized exchange and self-control. Remember, my servants, that every of our Gods represents a school of thought that is completely pragmatic for use in daily life. Let these forces flow through your being as you recite their ceremony, so that you will be uplifted in the strength of their glory. Let no heathen fool tell you that our Gods are devils. They are the very forces of nature that you have brought forth into your being. Be like our Gods, and awaken them, for they are strong and good. Then you shall be as your ancestors were, almighty and upright, glorious and joyful, alive and vigorous, blessed be the Name of Our Gods throughout the ages.
<em>Once again, this article is very useful to see how they see their ancestors, their old Gods; and the actual insight into how deeply religious they are is thought provoking.</em>
(To my amazement an article from the House of Ber actually praises the Royal Family of Russia. The amount of information on Russian royalty alone is worth the read; and yet it also shows a profound knowledge of royalty that I have yet to see anywhere else in this article called: <h1>In Honor of the Russian Royal Family from the House of Ber</h1>
This essay is in honor of the Russian Royal Family, whose memory and dignity is honored by the House of Ber. Is the Russian Royal Family now forever swallowed by that terrible demon dragon called the Bolshevik Revolution or will the possible relations of its Family that survived return from the bowels of their hidden mansions? I know not, but it should be known to all that the Czar (or any King or Queen, for that matter), is a symbol of the all that has perfection in the subject, an example of the glory and beauty and culture of that ultimate luxury of spirit that separates us from mere tribal codes. Therefore, in this sense, the destruction of this symbolism in Russia was the ultimate horror and tragedy that our old friends, Royal Russia, has ever endured. How Our Family loved the Russian Royal Family, even with its rival murders and its incurable illnessess and what not. We never wanted to see the Russian Royal Family die. We always found the wonderous symbolism of the Kingdom of Russia to be infinitely more ample that the sickness of the Communist Party. The fate of Russia's last Imperial Family is well known throughout the world. But what ever became of the other members of the Imperial House of Russia after the Empire was swallowed up by the Bolshevik Revolution? When Emperor Nicholas II abdicated the Russian Throne in March of 1917 there were fifty-three Romanovs living in Russia. One of these, the Grand Duke Nicholas Constantinovich died of natural causes at Tashkent in February 1918. Of the remaining fifty-two, seventeen were murdered by the Bolsheviks! The remaining thirty-five members of the family all escaped by various methods narrowly managing to escape the same fate as their relatives. In addition to the thirty-five full-fledged members of the family, there were also a number of quasi-Romanovs resulting from morganatic marriages of various male members of the family. Of these, only Prince Vladimir Pavlovich Paley and the Prince Artemi Nicholaievich were murdered. Several notes of explanation are necessary before proceeding. Only the children and grandchildren of Emperors bore the title of Grand Duke or Grand Duchess while the great-grandchildren of an Emperor bore the title of Prince or Princess. The second name of an individual simply indicates the name of his or her father. Therefore, Vladimir Kyrilovich means Vladimir son of Kyril; Marie Vladimirovna means Marie daughter of Vladimir. At the time of the Revolution the Romanov family was divided into four large branches--the Alexandrovichi, including the Vladimirovich and Pavlovich sub-branches; the Constantinovichi; the Nicholaievichi; and the Mikhailovichi. Each was descended from the four sons of Emperor Nicholas I. So the above is ample evidence that members of the Russian Royal Family still may of survived, and we appeal to the present Russian Government to reinstate its Royalty, and at least partially undo the evil that was bestowed upon the Russian Royal Family, whose memory we honor and love. Let Russia know that we miss the Royal Family of Russia, and we, the House of Ber, descended from King Ber who fought King Abbas in 937 A.D. of ancient Armenia calls upon Russia to do its duty to return to its previous Imperialistic Glory, where the glowing symbolism of the Czar was met with salute and grace. Hail to our old friends, the Glorious Kingdom of Russia.
<em>Another amazing article giving a perspective unknown but from the House of Ber. I learned a lot from this article.</em>
<h1>In Praise to the House of T'rdat</h1>
I will now write of a great hero that modern historian have chosen to neglect or delete from the records. Remember, that many historians writing of King T'rdat the Great, were Christian and did not understand how he could of been so angry against the invading creeds of the Zoroastrians and the Christians. So it came to pass, that his anger and vengeance was sufficient to go to Rome to gather legions against the heathen creeds that were destroying and blaspheming the true culture. I honor the name of King T'drat for his attempt to restore the culture of Armenia in 288 A.D. for he was one of the last Kings, besides King Ber, to arise against the heathen occupations. No doubt, with the Zoroastrians he succeeded completely, but the savage and evil cult of the dead man, now called Christianity continued to soil the souls of Armenians. The Pagan Wars lasted about 300 years before the majority of the Armenian Kings and people sold out to the Christian heathen. Imagine the surprise and anger he must of felt when Grigor refused to place the wreath of flowers in Anahit's name revealing he had secretly converted to Christianity. His most loyal servant betrayed him after he had regained occupation of his Kingdom. Realize that if Grigor had not betrayed his loyal King the situation might of turned to King T'drat's favor, but betrayal and sell outs to the cult of the dead man were occurring all over Armenia as the demonic chains of Christianity were locked upon the naive and innocent multitudes. What a horror it must of been for King T'drat to see his Kingdom and culture be destroyed by something so savage and evil as Christianity, who would be sheep rather than great lions, proud, strong and upright. It is long overdue to honor our ancient Kings who represent the true culture and strength of Armenia. Yes, I honor King T'drat for at least slowing down the growth of the demonic creed of the dead man, and stopping completely the eventual take over by the Persian Empire. If it wasn't for King T'drat, Armenia would not exist and it would of been of part of modern Iran. As for the betrayal of Grigor, he completely brings shame and disappointment upon all polytheists in existence. He goes down in our history as a traitor and a fool. It is said that eventually King T'drat converted to Christianity. It is a direct and stupid contradiction of history that King T'rdat converted to Christianity in 301 A.D.. Also, legend has it that he went "insane" just before this!!! In this case, I could see some truth here since anyone would have to be insane to convert to something as revolting as Christianity. My opinion, however, stands that the Church created the story to pay King T'drat back for his war against the occupying heathen. This was a fish tale and propaganda from the Church itself, and no intelligent scholar is fooled by the Church's twisting of history. Observe and question how an Armenian king under the protection of Rome would convert at the height of Roman persecutions against Christians, with the most virulent persecutor, Galerius, in their own neighborhood. Verily, I honor King T'drat for his brave attempt to bring the Gods back to Armenia. He is an excellent example of a King who truly cared for the culture of his people and ancestors. Let him not rest in peace but the spirit of his vengeance arise in all Armenians as the true valour and pride that all Armenians once knew before the treacherous invasions of the evil cults that threatened our way of life. On the contrary, his spirit shall arise once again in the souls of Armenians, who see that he is a King to be honored for his role in our continued understanding of the true history of Armenia. Praise be the House of T'drat and his sincere and loyal efforts for the Kingdom of Armenia. I would like to thank all those kind Armenians who have written me and expressed an interest in the above article. Apparently, my point was taken very well and I have succeeded in stimulated interest in the 300 years of Pagan Wars so sadly neglected by historians. I'm still waiting for a historian to come along and write an essay or article called "The 300 Years of Pagan War" that gives us greater details of this grave struggle. It seems to me that such an important period of history should be studied by Armenian scholars and elaborated on much more concisely. Since writing the above I am convinced that King T'rdat mysterious conversion to Christianity had to be part of the nervous breakdown and insanity that occurred from 13 years of betrayals and sell outs from the Christian Church. In this case, his House should be still honored in spite of his conversion since it was a consequence of real psychiatric problems that occurred from constant betrayals, and had his Royal House been supported by his Court, rather than betrayed his insanity would of never occurred. There is little doubt, therefore, that King T'rdat would never converted from his beloved Gods in his right mind. Clearly, this observation of history is an insight not in the favor of the Church, who have tried to make him a hero as the first Christian King of Armenia. This shows , rather, that the first Christian King was clearly insane when he converted from the Gods, and therefore more a puppet conveniently placed for the use of propaganda of the Church's sick growth. As for Grigor, all evidence indicates he was a spy for the Church whose main mission was to convert, observe and report on the progress of the conversion of the House of T'drat. Grigor had already secretly murdered King T'drat's father, more than likely as an act of sabotage under the orders of the Church fathers, and had his eye on King T'drat. The Church fathers had to have promised him an important position in the Hierarchy of the Church if he were to somehow convert King T'drat and his royal family. When King T'drat found out he would not pay homage to the Goddess Anahit, Grigor was put in a prison pit for 13 years. Now, I think that King T'drat was too compassionate to Grigor. Grigor was a Church spy and had converted to Christianity, cleverly placing himself into a friendly position in the Court. Clearly, Grigor was a dangerous spy that should of been executed as an example of all traitors. His attempt to place himself in a friendly position in King T'drat's Royal Court must of attracted the attention of King T'drat's sister who eventually convinced T'drat to release him. Releasing this dangerous spy was the worst decision possible, for he had been in prison for 13 years, and in his hatred and revenge for King T'drat he was to reconnect himself with his Church fathers and complete his mission to destroy or convert the House of T'drat. Now Grigor was in an excellent position to put his Church masters into power, for King T'drat's mental state was disturbed enough to go along with any plans that evil Grigor would conceive.
<h2><em>The last christian kings of Armenia were the Lusignans, the ruling dynasty of Cyprus in the 14th and 15th centuries. Their claim to the throne of Armenia passed to the House of Savoy through intermarriage. The House of Savoy, deposed from the Italian throne since the end of World War II, still tries to claim the throne of Armenia, and so too does Franz, the claimant to the throne of Bavaria, as a consequence of marrying into the House of Savoy. We, of course, consider his claim to be absolute rubbish. Franz has no Armenian Tradition, no Sacred Oath, nor Gods. Franz's weak claim means all of the false elite crowns are buried. It is time for a new Golden Age free from the restrictions of communism, christianity and other inferior forms of Government</em></h2>
Here is a ceremony that completely surprised me. It is a ceremony that actually objects to a Persian God coming into the Temples of the House of Ber.
<h1>The Casting out of the Persian God Ormuzd from the Temples of Armenia</h1>
Behold, the false fire of Zarathustra the heathen is put by the rain of Nar Hear Me, let not our Sanctuary be profaned by false scribes who have trespassed into our Holy Land. Behold, the false wisdom of the one God is a disruption of our path, and let the Scribe dispense Ormuzd back to the abomination of desolation of his desert land. Let the Priesthood beware of Ormuzd, who drinks wine alone, and does not know women. We cast the Persian Gods from our Path We cast out Ormuzd from our Temple We cast out Ormuzd from our Holy Land Behold, the skew wise teachings of Zarathustra are silenced by the Wisdom of Tir. We cast the Persian Gods from our Path We cast out Ormuzd from our Temples We cast out Ormuzd from our Holy Land Praise be Anahit, who shall give Our Temples a new birth, free from the false prophet Zarathustra, and the disruptions of the Persian God. Praise be to Ar, who shall heal us with His Divine Light from the soil of the profane. Praise be to Vanatur, who shall inspire us by the spoken word to move us forth to peace free from the confused multitudes. Praise be to Vahagan, who shall inspire us with the energy to do battle and the fire to arise. We cast the Persian Gods from our Path We cast out Ormuzd from our Temple We cast out Ormuzd from our Holy Land Now hear me, and drink of Our wisdom in secret, for we have freed ourselves from the soil of the heathen and have entered the Kingdom of the True Elite. Only those Gods are honored who cluster to exalt He who Sits upon the Throne of Sun, blessed be His Name radiant and with exalted splendors. Verily, place these written words in the Temple (word was not clear here) where it shall be safe from the sight of invading eyes.
This ceremony of the Armenian Goddess of Love is another ceremony from the House of Ber which I include to show the profound perceptions of divine love that come from the worship of their Goddess. Once again, even in terms of poetic license it has to read to be believed!! Wonderful poetry in itself!!
<h1>The Sacred Armenian Ritual of the Calling of Astghik, Goddess of Love</h1> <em>"Is it not enough that the flower of our love should erupt from the dark soil of our souls; and we should dance through the universe paying lustful homage to the magick of life? Nay, sayeth I; it is beyond the mortal love that I conjure with Thee; but the infernal ritual whereof our souls in passion shalt reach the starry abodes of the Gods; where then shalt we melt together in infinite passion and be released yet again where We rule Armenia as King and Queen. Come with Me my beloved Queen; and learn the sacred dance of Astghik where mortal love shalt die for us; and we shalt arise together in the passion play of God and Goddess Incarnate on earth where Immortal Divine Love is no longer the vain hope locked in the poet's dream."</em>
Hear the voice of your Priesthood, O Astghik, thou perfect and most Holy Goddess of the Temples of love. Awaken, for I have seen your fair features in the clouds above the great mountain Awaken, Astghik, my beloved Goddess for I have hear the whisper of your divine voice in the songs of our youth Awaken Astghik, I have heard your leaping laughter spring forth from the village girl who felt the thrust of her first love and felt the first embrace of man. Hear thou me, O Astghik. Thy presence was felt when the rose was given as a gift of love in the wooded secret place where lovers whisper joy. O my Goddess, Astghik, come forth to this Temple and give me the wisdom to know a life that is sweet with love. Come forth, O Astghik, my beloved Goddess, whose wisdom is like honey upon the sweet lips of a lustful maiden. Astghik, my Goddess, send me a lover that will be as a clean, cool bath on a hot summer night whose soul is on fire with the lust of life. Astghik, my Goddess, send me a lover for it is not the child of loneliness that bears the child of my call, but the passion of life. Hear thou me, O Astghik, thou Goddess of love whose beauty unspeakable hath radiated through the soul of womanhood, whose eyes sparkle with the wisdom of life, whose radiance is like curved Crystal fire on an evening summer hill awaken and know my will to exchange energy with a lover who will be strong and good as Thou art. Let my will be known, O Astghik, send me a lover that I may experience the smell and taste and touch of the joys of life. Hear me, O Astghik, send me a lover for I am a disciple of your secret Temple, awaiting the sacred kiss of your lips that I shall know the perfect love that is ever sought by the world. Hear the voice of your Priesthood, the ceremony of life is love under will and I go forth into the world to seek the rose, the kiss and the divine song. Blessings be to Astghik, O my beloved Goddess of love.
<em>This is the House of Ber's group ceremony of the Goddess Nar, who is the Goddess of the Wind & elements. Note that the use of wind travel & its experiences are shown in this ceremony. Once again, these unique traditions are preserved by the House of Ber; and are worthy of study by scholars, pagans, and students of history.</em>
<h1>Armenian Invocation Unto Nar</h1>
(Note that the Chant of Nar when done by a group of people sounds like rain constantly tapping against a door during the time of a windy storm. With a little bit of practice the chant achieves an incredible, chilling effect. All you do is chant Nar over and over again. Yet the best effect is when 7 or more worshipers participate. Eventually, young children can be placed for the Task of the chant as children have just that pitch which is perfect for the ceremonies.) I invoke Thee, Nar, Thou Goddess of the Wind and Storm who None sent forth to move creation to manifest the duality. Let Thy Water and Thy wind give our land wet soil so that our store of food will be abundant. Hear me, Nar. (The Chant of Nar, which is done for about 45 seconds before the next verse) I invoke Thee, Nar, I hear the winds of your Being search the countryside in search of hidden passions. We greet you. We know you. We love you, Nar, for you are primal movement that manifests the first creations, and Thy gift to the land is growth and air that is alive with your subtle lightnings, Blessed be the Wind and the Water and the Storm which is sacred to Thee, and Blessed be the miracle of new growths from Thy water. Blessed be to the rain which cleans the air and world. Hail to Nar, our Beloved Goddess. (The Chant of Nar) Thee, Thee, Thee I invoke O wondrous Goddess, and let me travel as you travel and feel what you feel and become blended with the passions of your wanderings. Let my spirit ride with the essence of your Divinity so that I may return to see the wonders that only are beheld by those who ride with your winds. (The Chant of Nar should start slow here and as the worshipers ascend into Her Being and ride with the Winds, the Chant goes a bit faster. This phase of the Chanting takes about two minutes and the worshipers return to there bodies ending the Chant slowly. This particular part of the ceremony takes a little more practice.) Oh Goddess Nar, you have taught us the way of Wind Travel. Blessed be to Thee. For though our spirits are within our frames, we have seen infinite movement manifested in nature's call for passion. Here Me, Nar, and let us Ride once again into the Winds beyond the earth into the infinite Stars that we might experience the waters of the universe. (The Chant begins once again. This phase of the formula of Nar takes nearly 4 minutes. It will last longer for advanced Worshipers but no more than eleven minutes will be necessary for lasting effects. You're not going to want to stay out longer than a few minutes the very first ceremony. Eventually, Wind Travel can be done at will, but herein are the secrets of the High Priestess and cannot be revealed publicly.) Oh my Goddess Nar, our spirits are free at last. Awaken within us, and hear Thy Priesthood, for you are Blessed in this Temple and our souls are emerged in your fresh streams cleansed of the disorder of soul. Hear us, your Priestess, O Blessed Nar. (The final Chant is done lasting about three minutes)
<em>In addition to the ceremonies that the House of Ber has more or less returned to the light of the modern world, this Oath of Royalty is another document that bears interest for all interested their spiritual path<em>
<h1>The Armenian Ritual Oath of Royalty</h1>
Flow, flow enchantment of a force, sparkle shade of song. Let this magick takes its course, I'll grasp that sword that poets long, Open, open the magick door, the magick sword, hidden no more. through the door my hand doth search, O, I grasp that magick sword, from that altar made of birch, Now I cry the sacred word, (The Sacred Word is vibrated here) I have brought back the sword of vacancy, so that men might yet be free. And fill that gap which pains them so, but first the power I invoke within, that my magick will surely grow, of the ancient sorcerers I am kin. To fill that gap within my soul, to undo the evil is my goal. And awaken magick on the earth, myself as magick child I give birth. I hold this sword with blackened tip, I hold it up with steadfast grip, I awaken its force to increase my power, let all weak fools beware and cower. for what I hold within my hand, shall be felt throughout the land, beware and tremble, I have arisen, I have awakened the power and escaped from the prison, flow, flow, flow, enchantment of a force, sparkle shade of song, for this sword I hold within my hand, makes me ruler of every land, I have returned the magick to my soul, let the world know my secret goal. for I have returned to the magick and all the power returns, Hear me, for within my soul the ancient power burns. the sword of King Abbas is mine at last, and the evil he doth bestow upon King Ber long past, Abbas took the sight of magick and royalty, King Ber's eyes burned, he could not see. and now the power returns within me. And now I raise the sword and bring the Kingdom back, and all the magick that life doth lack. yea, I invoke the force of royalty, like the volcano doth it arise within me, and now upon my sacred Throne and seat, I arise against the false elite. I take back the power a thousand fold, and take back my treasure of jewels and gold, and I swear this Oath to Gods and men, that my will forth shalt not bend. I invoke this force, I invoke this hour, let my soul awake with sacred power.
<em>In addition to the above writings directly from the House of Ber another astounding documents is a page from their Holy Books showing how complex the theology is and was. A careful study of the below shows that only those who have truly attained spiritually in their system could of possibly written something so involved.<em>
<h1>The Holy Book of Meditations of the House of Ber of the Kingdom of Armenia</h1>
# 1. Glow doth my soul with the radiance of Ar's fire as I carry the core of My civilization within my being ready to set fire to the universe-- that the Fire of Our shrine shall be revealed in the Sanctuary of Outer Volition. # 2. I refuse to die; and I lash forth the Spear of my determination into the dark earth that seeds of fire shall erupt into the souls of those who have met Our Gods in the hallways of spiritual experience. # 3. Behold Me; I am the future and past; and I ride the winds of Nar into the ocean of Stars paying obedience to Tir's Command. # 4. Behold Us within the core of My being; that you shall become You; and the collective us shall be manifested us; which shall be the joyous us; which mirror shall be the greater Mirror of the infinite Stars that Nar Herself shall consecrate you with Her Waters that you shall awaken in the wind, and the stars. # Behold as you travel the Wind of Nar you shall awaken the primal fire of the Stars and knoweth this; o aspirant-- that Ar and Nar shall be married into your divine soul and Tir shall be the instrument to describe that which is Truth and that which is Folly. # 5. Behold, when this spiritual state becomes constant; you shall behold Anahit in Her Glory in Her Primal State of None-- the Mother of Creation. # 6. Upon this spiritual journey the realization of creation shall further awaken the Primal Love of Our Goddess that all things are within the I and within the All, and behold; you will walk the earth as God or Goddess. # 7. Communication is experience through the collective Us; and Tir will communicate to you the Robe that is best tailored for your soul. # 8. Drink experience like wine; and awaken the Gods within. So shall it be; that you shall meet Us with Grace and Joy upon life and death.
<em>My conclusion is now apparent on the House of Ber. Whether they are ever accepted as the Government of Armenia as a Kingdom the future will tell. Yet, the contributions to their ancient religion of the Gods is otherwise the most important moment in preservation of religious history.</em>
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