Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica (EGC)

Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica (EGC) is the religious arm of the Ordo Templi Orientis (OTO), an organization rooted in Western esoteric traditions. It practices Gnostic-inspired rituals emphasizing spiritual enlightenment, personal insight, and the pursuit of divine knowledge. The EGC conducts ceremonial rites, often inspired by ancient mystery religions, aiming to foster personal transformation and understanding of spiritual truths. Its members view these rituals as a means of connecting with higher states of consciousness and the divine. Overall, EGC combines mysticism, symbolism, and ritual to promote individual spiritual development within a structured community.