Martinism is an esoteric Christian mystical tradition focused on the “reintegration” of humanity and individuals with the Divine Source following the “Fall of Man.” Originating in 18th-century France, it combines internal, heart-centered spiritual alchemy with ritualistic, theurgic practices (known as Elus Cohens). It focuses on returning to a state of divine communion. 

Within our martinist curriculum, our priests are exposed to the fount of the Tradition with the work as espoused by that learned theurgist Martinez de Pasqually as well as to those same teachings as perpetuated in differing ways by his protégés, Louis Claude de Saint-Martin and Jean-Baptiste Willermoz. The Order of Christ Knights is a comprehensive Martinist Order which consists of these three primary transmissions and the Rosicrucian currents

Our Orders lineage is rich; we draw from numerous Martinist lineages to provide an intensive spiritual experience—one that is both educational and spiritually invigorating. (Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, get wisdom, and with all thy getting, get understanding. Proverb 4:7).