Clergy & Religious
We wish to make it clear that the OMR seldom incardinates clergy. Qualified applicants may be and probably will be denied incardination. However, if an applicant desires to pursue incardination with the OMR, this person must go through the Formation process within the OMR. All of our existing clergy have been through this Formation process.
To apply for membership as religious (i.e. a recognized brother or sister) of the OMR the following is required:
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A full secular résumé,
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Three references,
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If the applicant is married, we ask that his or her spouse write a letter of recommendation which states that the applicant is suited to the vocation,
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If the individual is clergy—and we do accept clergy of all denominations, for we are ecumenical—we require that their pastor or supervisor write a letter of recommendation. The OMR does not accept or recognize women as members of the clergy,
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If the applicant is clergy, in addition to the above, we then also require a ministerial résumé if such is separate from or different than the secular résumé,
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And, finally, we ask the individual to accept the Nicene Creed.
The OMR requires a police check, FBI background investigation, or both. And the OMR reserves the right for any reason or no reason to refuse an application.
The OMR respects and values seminary training, but such cannot be substituted for the Formation required for OMR clergy. We have our own specific process of Formation within the Order of the Mystical Rose.
If an individual seeking ordination is accepted into the Formation Program of the OMR when the Formation Program has been completed he may be chosen as a candidate for ordination. If he is not chosen as a candidate he may request to be considered for ordination. Those who will be ordained are chosen at the discretion of the Board of Directors and the Presiding Bishop from the eligible brothers of the OMR.
In case of any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at FSchreuder@OrderOfTheMysticalRose.org.
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