Hiereus

(Greek meaning: priest, one who performs sacrifices in the temple): The feminine form is Hiereia. Avenger of the gods, Guardian of the Sacred Mysteries. The symbols and insignia of the Hiereus are the throne of the West, the black mantle (outer cloak or tabard) bearing a white cross on the left breast, a red collar from which hangs a white and black lamen depicting a triangle, the Sword of Strength and Severity, and the banner of the West.¹

See: Hiereus Lamen

This page is referenced by: Descriptions of Godforms,  HOOR,  Horus,  Neophyte Self-Initiation Ritual,  Primary Officers of the Golden Dawn Outer Grades

Created by: Amadeus last modification: Tuesday 02 of August, 2005 [11:49:14 UTC] by Amadeus