About Foxwood Temple

Foxwood is a dedicated temple to the Old Gods and a Traditional House of the Old Religion. Originally founded in 1990 by Lord Orion, High Priest in Celtic and Alexandrian Traditions and initiate of Welsh Tradition. The teachings of Foxwood are based on the ancient ways of Prytani Celtic, Strega, and Faerie Traditions and are collectively transmitted as Celtic/Traditional Craft or "The Old Religion".

Foxwood is a haven for personal exploration of the esoteric tradition of the Old Religion as passed on by the Elders of Foxwood.

	Foxwood is committed to:
		Fostering soul development through the application of the teachings of the Old Religion;
		Maintaining a commitment to the spiritual teachings and lifestyle inherent in the Old Religion as these teachings are neither a political statement nor the basis of a counter-culture, but rather contain the essence of a time honored spiritual tradition;
		Providing spiritual counseling and guidance based on the teachings of the Old Religion;
		Maintaining a traditional approach to the teachings of the Old Religion which are "elegantly simple, but profoundly complex in the simplicity".
	Classes
		Foxwood provides one year long, two part, Introduction to the Old Religion class annually. The training is aimed at providing accurate information on the Old Religion and is not necessarily aimed at eventual initiation into Foxwood.
		Ongoing classes are provided for the initiate members of Foxwood.
		Foxwood provides a structured training for clergy for those initiate members aspiring to higher service. These classes are oftento members of other like traditions and Temples for the training of their clergy.
	Celebrations
		Foxwood, as a registered Temple (religious congregation) offers all manner of rites-of-passage ceremonies; baby blessings, handfastings (weddings), semenarche/menarche celebrations & requiems.
		Foxwood provides both Sabbat and Esbat celebrations for members. SomeSabbat celebration are provided for students and friends of the Temple. These celebrations are rarely held in Circle (temple space) and are usually larger celebrations incorporating the customs and symbology of the Tradition.
	Levels of Study
		Student- An individual receiving instruction in the teachings of Foxwood and may not be a initiate.
		Dedicate- An individual who has studied the initial 8 - 12 month introductory class of Foxwood' s teachings, attained a initiate guide, performed the Foxwood "Pilgrimage to the Elements" rites, and performed the dedication rite. Once these have been accomplished, the student is recognized as a dedicate and begins the next 6 - 12 months of classes.
		Initiate- An individual who has undegone the aforementioned training which lasts not less than a year and a day, but usually lasts 1 1/2 - 2 years, has attained an initiate sponsor, petitioned the Elders for initiation, performed the necessary rites and received a traditional initiation into Foxwood Temple.
		Priest(ess)- An individual who has received the 2nd initiation as a teacher and apprentice to the Elders, recognized as clergy (associate ordination ) and has taken the oaths of service to the Old Religion, Foxwood and its students, and the community at large.
		High Priest(ess)- An individual who has received the 3rd initiation at Foxwood and is recognized as a Elder and guide to all who receive teachings at/from Foxwood and/or Celtic Traditional Craft. This individual is a recognized Fully Ordained member of Clergy. As each initiation imparts responsibility, the third and final initiation is the most committal of service.