CONSECRATION
Organizational Leadership
Leadership positions are decided by the Chief Druid to maintain formation and structure. Priests interested must express intent in writing to the Chief Druid, stating the role. Eligible Archdruids assist the Chief in leading the Druid Order and are consecrated by him, and remain active and in good standing.
Reporting and Permission
The Chain of Command
There are (8) Eight "Orders" per step that must be completed to advance. Move at your pace; you can't advance until completing your current order. The Chief is always accessible, but your assigned superior handles questions. An immediate superior is anyone who has completed the step ahead of you.
Excellence and Right Action
Active and in Good Standing
Participants complete tasks promptly and represent our order mindfully which is Excellence. Exceptional character; impeccable decorum and lawful behavior are paramount. Reported misconduct or legal infractions result in review and potential defrocking. Upholding these standards reflects Right Action.
Identification
The Visible Signs
Our druids wear appropriate gendered clerical gear as ritual wear. On the Lorigan, a left collared pin is their national symbol, but as an honorably discharged veteran, it is their branch pin. Pins on this side also indicate years. Right collar snake and sun pins indicate degrees. The more pins the higher the rank.
Informal Dress
The Boline
Talismans hold deep personal meaning. One sacramental is called a boline, or as Isaac Bonewits put it, a mark of a Druid. We wear a small, curved sickle, which symbolizes our connection to Earth Mother, when in our civilians. Use the discount code DRUID10 for 10% off. OCAB Druids can wear this as an outward sign.
The Druid Code
Holding a Special Place
Thomas Sheridan, author of "The Druid Code," says magic and mythology were early social psychoanalysis for druids. He details how Occult Theory and Magic Practice influenced Myth and Reality using sacred site folklore to reveal ancient human consciousness and druids' historical role. We are inspired by him.
Geographical Boundaries
Nemeta and Nine Waves
The Home
A Solitary Druid is someone who simply wants to practice and study on their own and does not wish to be part of anything larger than that. In essence they are parishioners. They are known as Monastics. In formal settings, they may use their honorific title of "Druid". Their "Theory and Practice" is done at their home. They choose not to be in a leadership role, and once initiated, they do not need to pursue anything farther but must remain in good standing. They do not wear a ritual caul, a sacred black brimless skullcap with or without a pompom. While there are no progression requirements, they should still have a goal of completing initiation. Until then, they may go to their nearest grove for other than Daily Ritual. They may be biologically male or biologically female.
The Hearth
The First Nemeton is the Hearth run by the Solitary Acolyte and serves with the title Monk/Nun. They have the option of using their honorific, "Cousin Druid," in formal settings. Their official meetings are known as a Grove. The Hearth collectively governs a group of Homes. Official correspondence to this individual would be addressed as "Dear Druid Cousin..." They do not wear a ritual caul. They report to the Senior Acolyte and complete a minimum of (4) four orders per year to keep their situation. They may be biologically male or biologically female.
The Parish
The Second Nemeton is the Parish run by the Senior Acolyte and serves with the title Rector. Official correspondence to this individual would be addressed as "Dear Druid Rector." They have the option of using their honorific, "Brother/Sister Druid," in formal settings. Their formal meetings are called a Memorandum. Their assignment covers a specific Zone (i.e. Borough, Neighborhood, etc.) The Parish collectively governs a group of Hearths. They wear a ritual caul with no pompom. They report to the Senior Deacon. Once chosen, they must be in good standing and complete a minimum of (4) four orders per year to keep their situation. They may be biologically male or biologically female.
The Diocese
The Third Nemeton is the Diocese run by the Senior Deacon and serves with the title Friar/Suerer. Official correspondence to this individual would be addressed as "Dear Druid Friar/Suerer." Their area of responsibility is the County. They have the option of using their honorific, "Friar/Suerer Druid," in formal settings. Their formal meetings are called an Assembly. The Diocese collectively governs a group of Parishes. They wear a ritual caul with a black pompom. They report to the Ordinal Priest. Once chosen, they must be in good standing and complete a minimum of (4) four orders per year to keep their situation. They may be biologically male or biologically female.
The Archdiocese
The Fourth Nemeton is the Archdiocese run by the Ordinal Priest and serves with the title Chaplain. Official correspondence to this individual would be addressed as "Dear Druid Prior/Prioress," They have the option of using their honorific, "Prior/Prioress Druid," in formal settings. Their formal meetings are called a Convention. Their assigned territory is a Capital or Metropolis of a state. The Archdiocese collectively governs a group of Dioceses. They wear a ritual caul with a brown pompom. They report to the Cardinal Priest. Once chosen, they must be in good standing and complete a minimum of (5) five orders per year to keep their situation. They may be biologically male or biologically female.
The Ecclesiastical State
The Fifth Nemeton is the Ecclesiastical State run by the Cardinal Priest and serves with the title Secretary of State. Official correspondence to this individual would be addressed as "Dear Druid Secretary," and They have the option of using their honorific, "Monsignor/Madame Druid," in formal settings. Their formal meetings are called a Congress. Their assignment covers a State or Province. The Ecclesiastical State collectively governs a group of Arch Dioceses. They wear a ritual caul with a red pompom. They report to the Seer. Once chosen, they must be in good standing and complete a minimum of (5) five orders per year to keep their situation. They may be biologically male or biologically female.
The Ecclesiastical Division
The Sixth Nemeton is the Ecclesiastical Division run by the Seer and serves with the title Divisional Archdruid. Official correspondence to this individual would be addressed as "Dear Divisional Archdruid," and They have the option of using their honorific, "Your/His/Her Honor," in formal settings. Their formal meetings are called a Consistory. Their assignment includes divisions like New England, Middle Atlantic, East North Central, West North Central, South Atlantic, East South Central, West South Central, Mountain, and Pacific in the US. The Ecclesiastical Division collectively governs a group of Ecclesiastical States. They wear a ritual caul with a orange pompom. They report to the Overseer. Once chosen, they must be in good standing and complete a minimum of (6) six orders per year to keep their situation. They may be biologically male or biologically female.
The Ecclesiastical Region
The Seventh Nemeton is the Ecclesiastical Region run by the Overseer and serves with the title Provincial Archdruid. Official correspondence to this individual would be addressed as “Dear Provincial Archdruid.” They have the option of using their honorific, "Your/His/Her Excellency," in formal settings. Their formal meetings are called a Conference. Their assignment encompasses regions such as the Northeast, Midwest, South, and West in the US. The Ecclesiastical Region collectively governs a group of Ecclesiastical Divisions. They wear a ritual caul with a yellow pompom. They report to the Chieftain. Once chosen, they must be in good standing and complete a minimum of (6) six orders per year to keep their situation. They may be biologically male or biologically female.
The Ecclesiastical Nation
The Eighth Nemeton is the Ecclesiastical Nation run by the Chieftain and serves with the title National Archdruid. Official correspondence to this individual would be addressed as “Dear National Archdruid.” They have the option of using their honorific, "Your/His/Her Eminence," in formal settings. Their formal meetings are called a Synod. The Nation collectively governs a group of Ecclesiastical Provinces. They wear a ritual caul with a white pompom. They report to the Chief. Once chosen, they must be in good standing and complete a minimum of (6) six orders per year to keep their situation. They may be biologically male or biologically female.
The Viceroy
Separate from any nemeton, the Viceroy and serves with the title Matriarch, Official correspondence to this individual would be addressed as "Dear Druid Mother," they have the option of using their honorific, "Your/Her Beatitude," in formal settings. Their only purpose is to assist the Chief Druid of the Order and temporarily replace him under extraordinary circumstances of incapacitation, until the Chief's Successor is chosen by her, along with the Provincial and National Archdruids in Conclave, which is conducted with absolute secrecy and last no longer than a fortnight. The Viceroy performs any and all duties assigned by by the Chief Druid. They wear a ritual caul with a black and white pompom. She reports to the Chief Druid and communicates to him all correspondences from leadership. Once chosen, the Viceroy must be in good standing and complete all (8) Eight Orders per year to keep their situation. The Viceroy must always be biologically female and identify as such. If a woman is not immediately available to serve, a male must fill the position, appointed by the Chief until a female enters the role. If a male is temporarily appointed, he is awarded the title of Patriarch and subsequent honorific. Once relieved of his temporary appointment, he returns to his initial elected position.
The Druid Order
The Ninth Nemeton is The Druid Order run by our Founder Chf. Drd. Nioclás Deaglán, OCAB who will be succeeded by the First Successor, Second Successor, and so on, and serves with the title Chief Druid, then the First Chief Druid, Second Chief Druid, etc. Official correspondence to this individual would be addressed as, "Dear Druid Chief," and he has the option of using their honorific, "Your/His/Her Goodness," in formal settings. Their formal meetings are called a Council. The Druid Order collectively governs a group of Nations. They wear a ritual caul with a brown, red, orange, yellow, and white pompom. He communicates with the Anam Cara and we know he is with us or we would not have been as successful as our competitors would have wanted us to be. The Chief of the Druid Order of Blest Stone and Wood will always be a biological male.
The Other World
The Other World is inherent in the Thought and Magic of our Anam Cara who serves with the title Magus Druid and is higher than the Chief within the Druid Order. Our Anam Cara will always be Phillip Emmons Isaac Bonewits (October 1, 1949—August 12, 2010) and is to be addressed with the honorific "His Holiness." His position is referred to as The Seat, and collectively, it is known as The Druid Circle. He oversees the Druid Order of Blest Stone and Wood. His caul is pictured. In 1983, Bonewits founded Ár nDraíocht Féin, "A Druid Fellowship" or ADF, which was incorporated in 1990. Our Druid Order, OCAB, stemmed from ADF and His Holiness now holds a much higher honor in our collective heart, soul, mind and spirit. Despite the woke agenda which disgraced him from his founding Druid Order, he is a hero and champion for classical paleopagan and neopagan culture and civilization, including Ritual, Myth, Magic, and the Occult.