May 17, 2014 e.v.

The International Headquarters of Ordo Templi Orientis is pleased to announce the formation of two new Grand Lodges on May 17, 2014 e.v.

The Grand Lodge of Croatia has been chartered under the leadership of the National Grand Master General Frater Abrasax X°.

The Grand Lodge of Italy has been chartered under the leadership of the National Grand Master General Frater Phanes X°.

We would like to applaud the hard work and dedication of all our Croatian and Italian brothers and sisters which made this possible.

Along with the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, the total number of Grand Lodges now stands at five. Beyond the accomplishments of these countries individually, this represents a significant milestone in the development of the Order overall. According to the International Bylaws of Ordo Templi Orientis:

Once the Acting O.H.O. has established five (5) independent Grand Lodges under the governance of appointed National Grand Masters General, the National Grand Masters General shall have the power to convene an election of a de jure O.H.O., by simple majority. If this meeting is not held within a year and a day after the appointment of the fifth National Grand Master General, then the acting O.H.O. shall have the power to call it.

Fulfillment of this provision will complete the transitional phase of the Order's constitutional re-establishment as initiated by the previous Caliph Hymenaeus Alpha.