Elvenchrist: About Elvenchrist

What IS Elvenchrist?

Elvenchrist is both a principle, and a music ministry. Elven spirituality is the focus of both contexts.

The Principle

In J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth writings, the Holy Spirit is represented as the "Flame Imperishable", and the "Secret Fire"; as Such, the Flame is the Animating Agent of all spiritual beings, and the Force by which the Ainur sang the Cosmos into existence, (relative to the former), and by which the Valar manifested, and sustain the Earth, (relative to the latter). Without the Flame, there are no Elves; hence, there is no Elven spirituality, whether Tolkien-based, or otherwise.

The term "christ" comes from the Greek word, "Christos", which means "anointed". The principle of Elvenchrist arises from the understanding that the highest relationship with the Divine which an individual may have is one that is freely bestowed upon her, or him, or them via what is known as "the Anointing"; (i.e. a profound, unique unfolding of Holy Spirit throughout the personal microcosm granting the recipient epically great supranatural, and supernatural capacities. [Microcosm being understood to be spirit+mind+psyche+body+torus]).

Historically, the Anointing is a Gift of the Divine, freely presented to humanity, the Second-born Children of Ilúvatar, (Elves being "the First-born", Humans being "the Followers".) Yeshua/Yésus a.k.a. Jesus became Christ after receiving the Anointing, i.e. after being Anointed by Holy Spirit. [Remember, there was no "Christianity" at that time; i.e. the Anointing is non-sectarian!--religion is not a prerequisite for anyone who may wish to receive It.] Inherently, Elves are vicariously imbued by the Flame as a consequence of their existence being inseparably tied to Arda (Earth), hence to the Valar; however, that imbuement is unconscious, and doesn't equate to Relationship with the Secret Fire. Accordingly, the principle of Elvenchrist asserts the possibility that Elves, (and contemporary Eldalië), may receive, and be empowered by the Anointing, and live within the Anointing as Anointed ones, as a consequence of making the choice to enter into Conscious Relationship with the Flame, just as Yesus Hristo (the Anointed One), informed us that we all may do, and be so--without religion being a necessary factor in that Relationship, (notwithstanding the personal edification may souls experience from religion).

The Ministry

Elvenchrist is a virtual, non-sectarian ministry of "Elvenspirit", (both founded by Ilú vamil musician, Michaele Alyras de Cygne; ergo, fundamentally, Elvenchrist is an extension of her Art of Pop music activities, the materials of which Art of Pop grants exclusive distribution rights to Elvenspirit in the interest of advancing the organization's mission. In turn), Elvenspirit's mission is to advance the general public's awareness, and understanding of the practice of Elven spirituality, (or, the "Elven Spiritual Path", as it's commonly regarded). Primarily, Elvenchrist serves individuals who walk with, and live in the Anointing, (e.g. those who identify with being Spirit-filled Christians), whilst also spiritually identifying with Elves, enabling them to establish, and deeply grow in the Harmony of that dual, mutually-inclusive Spirit-ual experience. Elvenchrist is not affiliated with, nor does it represent any religion.

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Christ is Much More Than Jesus-- or, "How in the world does this possibly relate to Elves?"
[Written for Eldalië; elaborating on "The Principle"]

"Christ" means "Anointed One"; i.e. a person who has not only received that Anointing, but who has so totally committed to It that he, or she also dynamically becomes incarnate AS the Anointing--short of that, anyone may be so Anointed. The man known as Yeshua/Yésus became Christ/Hristo only after He was Anointed; and, essentially, His Message was about how anyone may experience the Anointing, and living within and through the Power of Spirit the Way He did. Although Christianity has appropriated the understanding, and practical mysticism of the term, the dispensation of the Anointing is not limited to, or by religion. In the Gospel of John 3:15-16, Yésus emphasized the non-sectarian dispensation of the Gift when he clearly stated, two times, that "whosoever believes" would be given that Gift. Elvenspirit posits that, since the Gospel's "whosoever" means "everybody", that twicely-delivered Promise extends the mysticism of the Gift beyond the human experience to all Children of Ilúvatar, including to Elves, (and all who identify, or otherwise resonate with them). Consequently, the Elven spiritual experience of the Anointing may affect the most dynamic possible relationship between Eldalië, and Eru (God/Supreme Being/Divine Providence/Love).

The "Flame Imperishable" is the fundamental Divine Spark that Eru expresses as the Animating Principle within all life, in all dimensions; indeed, it is even the Secret Fire animating Arda/Earth/Gaia--without the Flame, there never was a Middle-earth, and Elves never existed, or, for that matter, the computer, or paper by which you're reading this, or your eyes, [or ears if you're reading this via TTY], or you (as a conscious, spiritual being). Therefore, the Flame is regarded as the single most important, fundamental spiritual Principle within Elven life; from inception of the Ainur, (who, as the Valar, generate, and sustain the life of Gaia), to each of the Elves on Middle-earth. Professor Tolkien clearly established the understanding that the Flame Imperishable IS the Holy Spirit¹; ergo, it is the Flame that bestows the Anointing. Since, ultimately, ev-er-y-thing exists because of the Flame, (from an esoteric philosophical and mystical perspective), the possibility of the Anointing exists before Middle-earth. There is no Christ, or Christ figure in Middle-earth, therefore, although it isn't an experience for Elves, receiving the Anointing may be an option for Elves; however, for them, it seems not to be necessary because there is zero separation of their personal microcosms from the Flame/Spirit, but a universally inherent entanglement with Her--from the get go, Elves experience an inherent union of Heaven and Earth as a fundamental norm of their existence. [Nonetheless, for all, but a tiny fraction of mystically-inclined Elves, it is not a conscious, interactive union.]

Indeed, the Anointing is about enabling the Followers to have a similarly entangled relationship with Spirit, (an inheritance granted by request), expressing the extension of the Flame from Its latent Spark within the recipient's spirit into her, or his microcosm as Sacred Fire, thusly engendering the union of Heaven and Earth as a norm in her, or his comprehensive existence. [The primary advantage to humans is, because receiving the Anointing requires a prayer to Eru requesting it, i.e. conscious communication with Eru, the Followers have a much more practical, interactive, and deeply intimate Relationship with the Flame than Elves may ever know, much less experience without the Anointing.] And, indeed, rather than being a perversion of both the Path, and of Christianity, the possibility of experiencing the Anointing in the context, and as an Aspect of the practitioner's experience of the Elven spiritual path [i.e. Elvenchrist] is simply a fundamental option of Nature. That is how the principle of Elvenchrist may be relevant to Elves, and to Tolkien-based Elven spirituality.

The Work of Elvenchrist

Accordingly, Elvenchrist provides inspirational Music, and related media, and merchandise to advance the awareness, understanding, and practical experience of the individual's Relationship with the Flame Imperishable within the context, and empowerment of the Anointing. Presently, Elvenchrist does so by creating, and presenting ElvenSong embodying words of Yésus Hristo translated into the Elven High Language of Quenya. It is Elvenspirit's hope that providing Elvenchrist's Music may enable Eldalië to explore, and to develop the fullness of that Relationship, without religion, rather than within a sectarian context, (unless the practitioner prefers also to adhere to religion, which this Path certainly accommodates, without being thereto sacrilegious.) Lest anyone attempt to project such backhandedness upon either Elvenchrist, or Elvenspirit, we assure you, neither is affecting evangelism on the sly; to put it simply, with both, WYSAHIWYG (what you see and hear is what you get).

* Quenya: i ilquen ye savë sessë samuva oira coivië. An Eru emélië i mar tenna antië *ernóna Yondorya,
                  i ilquen ye savë sessë lá nauva nancarna, mal samuva oira coivië.

    English: whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his
                  only begotten Son,
              that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.



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	About Elvenchrist What IS Elvenchrist? Elvenchrist is both a principle, and a music ministry. Elven spirituality is the focus of both contexts. The Principle In J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth writings, the Holy Spirit is represented as the "Flame Imperishable", and the "Secret Fire"; as Such, the Flame is the Animating Agent of all spiritual beings, and the Force by which the Ainur sang the Cosmos into existence, (relative to the former), and by which the Valar manifested, and sustain the Earth, (relative to the latter). Without the Flame, there are no Elves; hence, there is no Elven spirituality, whether Tolkien-based, or otherwise. The term "christ" comes from the Greek word, "Christos", which means "anointed". The principle of Elvenchrist arises from the understanding that the highest relationship with the Divine which an individual may have is one that is freely bestowed upon her, or him, or them via what is known as "the Anointing"; (i.e. a profound, unique unfolding of Holy Spirit throughout the personal microcosm granting the recipient epically great supranatural, and supernatural capacities. [Microcosm being understood to be spirit+mind+psyche+body+torus]). Historically, the Anointing is a Gift of the Divine, freely presented to humanity, the Second-born Children of Ilúvatar, (Elves being "the First-born", Humans being "the Followers".) Yeshua/Yésus a.k.a. Jesus became Christ after receiving the Anointing, i.e. after being Anointed by Holy Spirit. [Remember, there was no "Christianity" at that time; i.e. the Anointing is non-sectarian!--religion is not a prerequisite for anyone who may wish to receive It.] Inherently, Elves are vicariously imbued by the Flame as a consequence of their existence being inseparably tied to Arda (Earth), hence to the Valar; however, that imbuement is unconscious, and doesn't equate to Relationship with the Secret Fire. Accordingly, the principle of Elvenchrist asserts the possibility that Elves, (and contemporary Eldalië), may receive, and be empowered by the Anointing, and live within the Anointing as Anointed ones, as a consequence of making the choice to enter into Conscious Relationship with the Flame, just as Yesus Hristo (the Anointed One), informed us that we all may do, and be so--without religion being a necessary factor in that Relationship, (notwithstanding the personal edification may souls experience from religion). The Ministry Elvenchrist is a virtual, non-sectarian ministry of "Elvenspirit", (both founded by Ilú vamil musician, Michaele Alyras de Cygne; ergo, fundamentally, Elvenchrist is an extension of her Art of Pop music activities, the materials of which Art of Pop grants exclusive distribution rights to Elvenspirit in the interest of advancing the organization's mission. In turn), Elvenspirit's mission is to advance the general public's awareness, and understanding of the practice of Elven spirituality, (or, the "Elven Spiritual Path", as it's commonly regarded). Primarily, Elvenchrist serves individuals who walk with, and live in the Anointing, (e.g. those who identify with being Spirit-filled Christians), whilst also spiritually identifying with Elves, enabling them to establish, and deeply grow in the Harmony of that dual, mutually-inclusive Spirit-ual experience. Elvenchrist is not affiliated with, nor does it represent any religion. * * * * * * * Christ is Much More Than Jesus-- or, "How in the world does this possibly relate to Elves?" [Written for Eldalië; elaborating on "The Principle"] "Christ" means "Anointed One"; i.e. a person who has not only received that Anointing, but who has so totally committed to It that he, or she also dynamically becomes incarnate AS the Anointing--short of that, anyone may be so Anointed. The man known as Yeshua/Yésus became Christ/Hristo only after He was Anointed; and, essentially, His Message was about how anyone may experience the Anointing, and living within and through the Power of Spirit the Way He did. Although Christianity has appropriated the understanding, and practical mysticism of the term, the dispensation of the Anointing is not limited to, or by religion. In the Gospel of John 3:15-16, Yésus emphasized the non-sectarian dispensation of the Gift when he clearly stated, two times, that "whosoever believes" would be given that Gift. Elvenspirit posits that, since the Gospel's "whosoever" means "everybody", that twicely-delivered Promise extends the mysticism of the Gift beyond the human experience to all Children of Ilúvatar, including to Elves, (and all who identify, or otherwise resonate with them). Consequently, the Elven spiritual experience of the Anointing may affect the most dynamic possible relationship between Eldalië, and Eru (God/Supreme Being/Divine Providence/Love). The "Flame Imperishable" is the fundamental Divine Spark that Eru expresses as the Animating Principle within all life, in all dimensions; indeed, it is even the Secret Fire animating Arda/Earth/Gaia--without the Flame, there never was a Middle-earth, and Elves never existed, or, for that matter, the computer, or paper by which you're reading this, or your eyes, [or ears if you're reading this via TTY], or you (as a conscious, spiritual being). Therefore, the Flame is regarded as the single most important, fundamental spiritual Principle within Elven life; from inception of the Ainur, (who, as the Valar, generate, and sustain the life of Gaia), to each of the Elves on Middle-earth. Professor Tolkien clearly established the understanding that the Flame Imperishable IS the Holy Spirit¹; ergo, it is the Flame that bestows the Anointing. Since, ultimately, ev-er-y-thing exists because of the Flame, (from an esoteric philosophical and mystical perspective), the possibility of the Anointing exists before Middle-earth. There is no Christ, or Christ figure in Middle-earth, therefore, although it isn't an experience for Elves, receiving the Anointing may be an option for Elves; however, for them, it seems not to be necessary because there is zero separation of their personal microcosms from the Flame/Spirit, but a universally inherent entanglement with Her--from the get go, Elves experience an inherent union of Heaven and Earth as a fundamental norm of their existence. [Nonetheless, for all, but a tiny fraction of mystically-inclined Elves, it is not a conscious, interactive union.] Indeed, the Anointing is about enabling the Followers to have a similarly entangled relationship with Spirit, (an inheritance granted by request), expressing the extension of the Flame from Its latent Spark within the recipient's spirit into her, or his microcosm as Sacred Fire, thusly engendering the union of Heaven and Earth as a norm in her, or his comprehensive existence. [The primary advantage to humans is, because receiving the Anointing requires a prayer to Eru requesting it, i.e. conscious communication with Eru, the Followers have a much more practical, interactive, and deeply intimate Relationship with the Flame than Elves may ever know, much less experience without the Anointing.] And, indeed, rather than being a perversion of both the Path, and of Christianity, the possibility of experiencing the Anointing in the context, and as an Aspect of the practitioner's experience of the Elven spiritual path [i.e. Elvenchrist] is simply a fundamental option of Nature. That is how the principle of Elvenchrist may be relevant to Elves, and to Tolkien-based Elven spirituality. The Work of Elvenchrist Accordingly, Elvenchrist provides inspirational Music, and related media, and merchandise to advance the awareness, understanding, and practical experience of the individual's Relationship with the Flame Imperishable within the context, and empowerment of the Anointing. Presently, Elvenchrist does so by creating, and presenting ElvenSong embodying words of Yésus Hristo translated into the Elven High Language of Quenya. It is Elvenspirit's hope that providing Elvenchrist's Music may enable Eldalië to explore, and to develop the fullness of that Relationship, without religion, rather than within a sectarian context, (unless the practitioner prefers also to adhere to religion, which this Path certainly accommodates, without being thereto sacrilegious.) Lest anyone attempt to project such backhandedness upon either Elvenchrist, or Elvenspirit, we assure you, neither is affecting evangelism on the sly; to put it simply, with both, WYSAHIWYG (what you see and hear is what you get). * Quenya: i ilquen ye savë sessë samuva oira coivië. An Eru emélië i mar tenna antië *ernóna Yondorya, i ilquen ye savë sessë lá nauva nancarna, mal samuva oira coivië. English: whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
1. " This is an alternate name of the Holy Spirit in Tolkien's mythos, like Eru is the name of God. In Tolkien and The Silmarillion, Clyde S. Kilby refers to a discussion he had with Tolkien: 'Professor Tolkien talked to me at some length about the use of the word 'holy' in The Silmarillion. Very specifically he told me that the 'Secret Fire sent to burn at the heart of the World' in the beginning was the Holy Spirit.' " -- Retrieved from http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Secret_Fire Elvenchrist uses a small "c" in deference to Yésus Hristo. As Elves have relationship with the Divine, without religion, this ministry is not affiliated with any religion. Nor is Elvenchrist associated with any other organization. See our Resources page for more information about how the Anointing applies to Middle-earth, and how you may apply it to your experience of the Elven Spiritual Path.