{"id":4200,"date":"2016-05-26T18:03:59","date_gmt":"2016-05-26T17:03:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/odinic-rite.org\/test\/?page_id=4200"},"modified":"2019-02-19T19:53:21","modified_gmt":"2019-02-19T19:53:21","slug":"what-our-members-say","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/odinic-rite.org\/main\/what-our-members-say\/","title":{"rendered":"What our members say"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-w2ot08-24cf76ffce5ac7fbc087d5e9eb1f1aa1 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_testimonials  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-parallax av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-50 av-height-50  container_wrap sidebar_right'   data-av_minimum_height_pc='50' data-av_min_height_opt='50'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-4200'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jsc590z5-3ad4866f4ce3b769039b1228b98ce56a\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-jsc590z5-3ad4866f4ce3b769039b1228b98ce56a{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\nfont-size:40px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-jsc590z5-3ad4866f4ce3b769039b1228b98ce56a .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-jsc590z5-3ad4866f4ce3b769039b1228b98ce56a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:40px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-jsc590z5-3ad4866f4ce3b769039b1228b98ce56a .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-jsc590z5-3ad4866f4ce3b769039b1228b98ce56a .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-jsc590z5-3ad4866f4ce3b769039b1228b98ce56a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-jsc590z5-3ad4866f4ce3b769039b1228b98ce56a .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-jsc590z5-3ad4866f4ce3b769039b1228b98ce56a av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What our members say<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-4200'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='avia-testimonial-wrapper av-smln3s-252b157eb279eb193429f66f0a262442 avia-grid-testimonials avia-grid-2-testimonials avia_animate_when_almost_visible' >\n<section class=\"avia-testimonial-row\"><div class='avia-testimonial av-r62coo-5c58294222bc7631f214764f91448f24 avia-testimonial-row-1 avia-first-testimonial flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-image'  itemprop=\"image\" ><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The OR has really provided a loose but structured guidance that has proven itself to be the model for both individuals and families looking to return to their ancestral religion; it truly is the embodiment of Odinism in the modern world. Our children were raised in the Rite and I am happy to say are living on their own and raising their own families in our folkway. The greater OR truly is a rock in turbulent waters. A more dedicated group of folk you will find no where else, this was true nearly 20 years ago when we joined and it is still true today. Many hails!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Asrekyr OR<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Washington, USA<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-23k7mg-710f8ba9893a1b79a3a988e0ab8fd098 avia-testimonial-row-1 avia-last-testimonial flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-image'  itemprop=\"image\" ><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Prior to joining the OR, I felt the call of our ancestors and ancient indigenous faith. For 25 years or more I searched for those that felt the same. I investigated many neo-pagan groups but found them spiritually and communally wanting. It was only in recent years that I discovered the Rite and having had so many bad experiences in the past, I was wary and cautious. The OR is my refuge having given me the spirituality and re connection with my ancient faith that I longed for and the community, strength and purpose for which I&#8217;ll always be grateful.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Raibeart<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Wales, UK<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"avia-testimonial-row\"><div class='avia-testimonial av-o5x6d4-202b50ef17f4350e4ecd430311a4593e avia-testimonial-row-2 avia-first-testimonial flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-image'  itemprop=\"image\" ><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Before I joined the OR, I was a lost and rudderless vessel navigating life&#8217;s turbulent waters. When I found the Rite, it opened up a spiritual pathway I never thought possible. I had goals and drive and determination once more and the OR gave me a compass to guide me on my journey. It truly saved my life and I have met some wonderful folk along the way that have not only become my true friends, but also family. Hail the Rite.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Sigbert OR<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Cheshire, UK<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-m5bsko-343aa5474795ce5d56229777cee91606 avia-testimonial-row-2 avia-last-testimonial flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-image'  itemprop=\"image\" ><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>I found my ancestral faith back in the late 1980s and happened on an address for the OR in a magazine. Delighted to find others like me, I wrote to that address and received a lovely letter back from Heimgest. I joined in 1991 and feel that I have found a family and have grown in spirit. I have not met an OR member that I would not trust my life with.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Aeswyn OR<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Northumberland, UK<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"avia-testimonial-row\"><div class='avia-testimonial av-l7y8eg-0853c1b9bfa0debaa6772bb5fe86c200 avia-testimonial-row-3 avia-first-testimonial flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-image'  itemprop=\"image\" ><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Being an isolated odinist for years, I came across the Odinic Rite who offered not only deeper insights in Odinism, but it also opened up a whole world where I came to realise I wasn&#8217;t as alone as I had come to believe.<\/p>\n<p>The Odinic Rite offers a discipline I never encountered in any other organization that claims to promote the faith. For the adept Odinist the Odinic Rite offers the opportunity for evolvement, both as an individual Odinist but also the chance of being a part of something greater than the individual.<\/p>\n<p>No matter what walks of life someone comes from, the Odinic Rite with its many initiatives will have something to offer them with a genuine interest in Odinism as a faith.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Kveldulfr<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >\u00d6sterg\u00f6tland, Sweden<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-imiofs-1d8398a259287eb4caabbe132614bc4e avia-testimonial-row-3 avia-last-testimonial flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-image'  itemprop=\"image\" ><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>I joined the OR after already being Odinist for 11 years so it was less of an awakening than a reinforcement and wappenshaw. The OR is a shield wall for our faith whereas independent groups and kindreds are just simply forts or lonely guard towers. I loved the pan-Aryan focus of the rite along with the pan-Germanic tradition, the sense of camaraderie and professionalism. I immediately took to its international structure and hospitality to incarcerated members. We need a shield wall! Hail the Rite!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Vidarolf AOR<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Texas, USA<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"avia-testimonial-row\"><div class='avia-testimonial av-hvktbc-b8e78c0d91719e5422c92273d75cf430 avia-testimonial-row-4 avia-first-testimonial flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-image'  itemprop=\"image\" ><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>I&#8217;m still fairly new, but in the time I&#8217;ve been here my faith and spirituality have blossomed out from a little budding flower to a rose in full bloom. It has filled me with pride to associate with these wonderful comrades and sisters.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Runa AOR<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Texas, USA<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-fs4jtk-a2e844ec4e95144c1afdbeb72f2b511b avia-testimonial-row-4 avia-last-testimonial flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-image'  itemprop=\"image\" ><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>I came to the OR after befriending a local member. I had been a bit of a lone wolf up to that point, but the OR seemed right for me. It&#8217;s a forward thinking organisation, seeking to continually advance our religion; something we can all play an active part in. Over the last few years I have become a much better person and I have the OR to thank for that.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Bjorn AOR<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Somerset, UK<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"avia-testimonial-row\"><div class='avia-testimonial av-ej3bmg-b503f0ed600b30dfb1bc60bb75e013c5 avia-testimonial-row-5 avia-first-testimonial flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-image'  itemprop=\"image\" ><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>I was wary of organized Odinism. Most of the groups I was exposed to were corny reenactors. I didn\u2019t think that I would ever find people who had the same ideas about modern Odinism that I had. Then I met some people on an Odinist forum that were members of the Odinic Rite. They seemed like good people. They were very insightful and, like me, they believed that Odinism is a serious religion that is a part of who we are as a people. I started reading articles on the O.R. website. I looked at what other people were saying about the O.R. on other forums. After two years, I decided that I would apply for membership. The O.R. is a <b><i>real<\/i><\/b> Odinist organization that views Odinism in a modern context, not as a religion that stagnated 1,000 years ago. The O.R. is an organization founded on strong folkish principles and does not try to gain popularity by compromising these ideals. Since joining the O.R. I have gained a wealth of knowledge in Odinism through the O.R. forum and have begun the Odinist Theology &amp; Philosophy Basic Foundation Correspondence Course. I am very happy with my decision to join the Odinic Rite and am proud to be called a member.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Ron AOR<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Georgia, USA<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-c9dd4o-cb84548c31aee070fa569f3784c74d6b avia-testimonial-row-5 avia-last-testimonial flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-image'  itemprop=\"image\" ><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>I was first aware of the OR in 1993, mentioned in a book called &#8216;The Elements of the Runes&#8217; by Bernard King. At that time I was devouring all types of esoteric literature and everything was a learning curve. I had carved out a lone wolf way of looking for what I wanted from my beliefs. Sigbert OR had talked to me about the OR and how I could advance within my beliefs and how I would fit in with what was offered by the OR and its grounding influence. I encouraged Sigbert OR with all his endevours but I was stubborn. I eventually joined after great thought was given in which direction I was taking in my faith. I have not been disappointed with what I have learned and participated in, going to Great Moots and Folk Camps and blotting with Hearth members from Frey&#8217;s Beacon Hearth OR. As I often say, &#8220;all roads lead to now&#8221; and I have yet to be disappointed with the road that has taken me to the OR. Hail the Awakening, Hail our Folk.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Neil AOR<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Cheshire, UK<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"avia-testimonial-row\"><div class='avia-testimonial av-b2nq6w-2be321b36f38e379252d250075089db3 avia-testimonial-row-6 avia-first-testimonial flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-image'  itemprop=\"image\" ><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>I joined the OR after joining an OR hearth here in Devon. I had been a solitary Odinist for three years previous and felt isolated and alone. On joining the OR I was given a warm welcome and could feel I was amongst like minded folk. The OR has assisted with my spiritual growth and was there to answer any questions I had as well as leading me to some firm friends; I came ho<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Chris AOR<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Devon, UK<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-96ht54-00c13ca5ee45c54c46b582f6ba23afa0 avia-testimonial-row-6 avia-last-testimonial flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-image'  itemprop=\"image\" ><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>I was a solitary Odinist for 4 years or so and was a member of various internet groups, but never felt that they took things seriously, adding in &#8220;general&#8221; paganism and whatever else they fancied. Since joining the OR, I feel that I have met a good group of like minded people that I look forward to spending more time with. I have also broadened my understanding of Odinism through the correspondence course and interactions with the good Folk of the OR.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Elliot AOR<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Surrey, UK<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"avia-testimonial-row\"><div class='avia-testimonial av-6wts3c-f36aca6328daf1ff1b4148b03d33bc61 avia-testimonial-row-7 avia-first-testimonial flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-image'  itemprop=\"image\" ><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>I am a former incarcerated member of the OR who joined sometime in 2006. I met members of Blod Tru Hearth AOR; the Rite&#8217;s first prison Hearth and I was very impressed with the standards they upheld and their integrity. I had been a solitary Odinist since 1999, and the more I learned about The Rite, the more I learned a more advanced and heartfelt approach to being an Odinist in the Modern World. This furthered my rehabilitation , and gave me guidance on my way home.<\/p>\n<p>I am now a member of BTH and active with the Prison Affairs Bureau as a Regional Worker for California and other facets. The camaraderie and inspiration I&#8217;ve received from being a member of the OR is immeasurable really and I can only pray that I can in some small way be of service to The Rite and our Faith, Folk and Family as I have been served by those who have come before me.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Helgi AOR<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >California, USA<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-6liz14-a0daf0859e116217a1d3a78b9929ca57 avia-testimonial-row-7 avia-last-testimonial flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-image'  itemprop=\"image\" ><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"messageContent\">\n<article>I was raised with no faith at all, which led to my exploring Christianity in high school. It never felt right, and when I was 18 I began following Wicca. That was a start for me, but it was still not the right fit, which led to many years of my knowing I was polytheistic but not following any faith because none felt like the right path. Several years ago I began seeing signs of Odin, he came up in my readings and appeared often out of nowhere. I kept feeling a stronger and stronger pull, and one night, when his name surfaced yet again, I began to research and knew immediately that I was home. I had found my true spiritual path and heritage, and have never wavered. I met the man who is now my husband shortly after this and he introduced me to the Odinic Rite. In the OR I have met comrades and found family. Folk we had never met before invited us into their homes as we made a cross country trip, and have reached out to provide support to us in times of need. The OR is truly family and a bastion of faith and lifelong learning for me.<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Susan OR<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Wisconsin, USA<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"avia-testimonial-row\"><div class='avia-testimonial av-3nyth4-b18a068439c5ba6b75fce77f7b3429ed avia-testimonial-row-8 avia-first-testimonial flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-image'  itemprop=\"image\" ><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Being an Odinist for some years prior to joining the Odinic Rite, I was searching for a place where my family and I could develop spiritually, both exoterically and esoterically. We found all that and more in the Odinic Rite! Through membership within the Rite and the formation of The Northern Winds Hearth OR, we continue to grow with our advancements in NY State. The Odinic Rite is the Spear Head of Odinism Internationally! Hail The Rite!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Hawk OR<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >New York, USA<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-32yuyw-113af68c17837d5e6402fb2e17e2242c avia-testimonial-row-8 avia-last-testimonial flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-image'  itemprop=\"image\" ><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>I heard about the OR several years ago when I first came to know about my heathen heritage and learn about my ancestors. Sadly it took me several years to build up the courage to join but I am thankful I did for I have found brothers and sisters here I never knew I had and I have grown as an individual since joining. I truly feel I am home with my folk, my faith and my family here with in the Rite.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Bear AOR<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Worcestershire, UK<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4200","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/odinic-rite.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4200","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/odinic-rite.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/odinic-rite.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/odinic-rite.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/odinic-rite.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4200"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/odinic-rite.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4200\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/odinic-rite.org\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4200"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}