Documents Translated from French

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• On the Eucharist - by Pedro Freire
Commentary on the practice and origins of the Eucharst by the late Patriarch of the Église Gnostique Apostolique. Document removed by request of the widow of the late Patriarch of the EGAC.

• The Law of Silence - by Constant Chevillon
Commentary on the importance of Silence and its esoteric value in a Masonic and initiatory context.

• The Last Days of Vilatte - ed. by Gilbert Tappa
Unpublished Letters exchanged between Joseph René Vilatte and Jean Bricaud after Vilatte's return to France just before his death.

• The Valentinian Gnosis - by Tau Valentin II - Jules Doinel
A Brief summary of the complete Gnostic System of Valentinus based upon the 'Doctrine of Emanations.'

• The Gnostic Catechism - by Tau Valentin II - Jules Doinel
An educational instrument prepared for use by the original Gnostic Church outlining the core beliefs of this Spiritual Church at its renaissance. (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

• Première Homélie - by Tau Valentin II - Jules Doinel
On the Holy Gnosis - 1890; the origins of the Doctrine of Gnosis which would later be expounded upon.

• Homily of the Patriarch - by Tau Jean II - Jean Bricaud
Upon his enthronement to the Patriarchate - 1908; continues the concept of Doinel from his 'First Homily'.

• Esoteric Christian Doctrine - by Tau Jean II - Jean Bricaud
A catechism and explanation of the Gnostic and Christian doctrines of the Church - originally translated and published by the Church of the Glorious Christ in Barbados and posted with permission given by Tau Theresa.

• The Gnostic Priestess - Geyraud, Pierre. Les Petites Églises de Paris (Parmi les sects et les rites). Editions Emile-Paul Frères, Paris, 1937; pp 76-83.

• The Gnostics - di Rienzi, Michelis. Les Petites Églises. Librairie Universelle, Paris, 1937; pp 89-94, written circa 1920.

• Gnostic Reconciliation - by Tau Synésius - Fabre des Essarts
Translation in progress.

• Doctrine of the First Gnostics - by Tau Basilides - Patrice Genty
Translation in progress. A rare text of the last Patriarch of the Eglise Gnostique de France. This branch of the church was of the pure Doinel succession and maintained its independence. Some indicate Tau Basilides put it to rest in favor of Bricaud's Church in 1926, however, this work, dating from 1931, clearly indicates that Tau Basilides retained his Patriarchal status, but that the Eglise Gnostique was strictly closed to outsiders.

• The Cathar 'Pater' - trans. & ed. by Tau Vincent II
A brief exposé on the Cathar understanding of the "Our Father" prayer taught by the Christ to his Disciples..