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The High Altar of the Fellowship of Isis

       "Facing the two pillars is the high altar upon which stands a carved elm figure of Isis, carved by David aged 15. It is flanked by 4 candle sticks with a little lamp in front and an African figure on each side. It is within a baldequin, the former brass tabernacle cover from Bunclody Church. The altar-table came originally from the old Chapel. Flowers, either artificial, or natural, often given as gifts, are placed on either side of the altar. (Quote from the Guide to Clonegal Castle by Lawrence Durdin-Robertson.)

       The Isis statue stands in the center of the High Altar, and balances a pitcher of water on Her head in the tradition of a Goddess for the Aquarian age. She is two-foot tall and lightly gilded. The baldequin forms a golden canopy and a Marian crown, originally from a church shrine to the Virgin Mary, tops this altar. The throne to the left of the High Altar is early Venetian, and used by the Oracle Priestess during ritual. It is made up of a winged lion above and Green Man below. The "Windows of Eternity" are stained glass, with mirror niches in order to view Infinity. The High Altar is the main focus for ritual activity in the Temple.


THE HIGH ALTAR
Egyptian Passage - Left of Sanctuary
To High Altar through Pillars
Approaching High Altar from Egyptian Passage
High Altar Temple & Windows of Eternity
High Altar Temple
Olivia Robertson as Oracle
The High Altar
The High Altar - Detail
Early Venetian Throne
Pyramid
Lighted Altar
Carved Isis Statue
Ma'at Tapestry
Three Maidens Tapestry



Egyptian Passage - Left of Sanctuary

photo © O. Robertson



To High Altar through Pillars

photo © 2007 M.Q.


Approaching High Altar from Egyptian Passage

photo © O. Robertson


High Altar Temple & Windows of Eternity

photo © 1994 Ashera


High Altar Temple

(Venetian Throne on Left, Pyramid on Right)
photo © O. Robertson


Olivia Robertson as Oracle

photo © Noel Daly


The Current High Altar

photo © 2008 M.Q.


The High Altar - Detail

photo © 2008 M.Q.


Early Venetian Throne

photo © O. Robertson


Pyramid

(Pyramid stores sacred objects)
photo © Noel Daly


Lighted Altar

photo © O. Robertson


Carved Isis Statue

(Carved by David Durdin-Robertson)
photo © O. Robertson


Maat Tapestry, Left of High Altar

photo © O. Robertson


Three Maidens Tapestry, Right of High Altar

(Windows of Eternity on right)
photo © O. Robertson



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