David Parry on 'Valentinus'

David Parry on 'Valentinus'
In esoteric circles, Valentinus is considered as one of the great mystics and thinkers of early Christian history — even if his Gnostic ideas would later brand him a heretic by the nascent orthodox church. Yet his theologies are gradually being embraced today in the halls of mainstream churches, even by some of the most rigid Catholic orders. We welcome the return of Valentinus, from his transcendent philosophy to his meditative rituals, more needed than ever in a civilization losing hope for meaning and a higher purpose. We also discuss related topics for alternative Christianities of old like sacred theatre, occult sacraments for altered states, shamanistic Gnosis, and much more.
http://aeonbyte.libsyn.com/david-parry-on-the-return-of-valentinus-gnostic-priesthood

Who was Valentinus?
http://www.gnosis.org/library/valentinus/index.html



Highly recommended work in this field...

www.thenewgnosis.org

and From New Age to New Gnosis
https://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Age-Gnosis-Contemporary-Significance/dp/1904519075
Peter Wilberg

David Parry's podcasts on Alan Cox's Understanding Spirit Radio Show

David William Parry (born 25 August 1958), is a published author, poet, dramaturge, Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts, active Libertarian and Wiccan.[1] He was the founder and chair of Gruntlers' Group.

In the early eighties he moved to London from Fareham in Hampshire.[2] After living in South London for a few years, he graduated in religious studies at King's College London (1990). Later, in 1996, he obtained a Master's degree in Pastoral Theology at Heythrop College, London.

Parry was teaching contemporary English literature, drama, language and semantics. He has given readings as a poet and practising Pagan; delivered lectures, offered sermons and performed public rituals across the United Kingdom since 1996.

Parry founded Gruntlers' in 2008 as a loosely connected group of "Imagist" writers. By November 2009 this group had developed into "Gruntlers' Arts Group", which staged regular multimedia events at the Poetry Place in Covent Garden.

Also, as producer, director and an actor in Gruntlers' Cabaret, he helped to develop Gruntlers Theatre, which performed the "The Botanist Monsieur Jordan and The Sorcerer-Dervish Mastali Shah", written by Mirza Fatali Akhundov, in 2010 at the "Arts Educational School", where he played the character of "Lord Hatamkhan".[4][5] In the late autumn of the same year, Gruntlers' introduced Imadaddin Nasimi to the English speaking public at Pushkin House, London.[6] In December 2011, he directed the first English language production of "Shakespeare: a comedy in ten scenes, both serious and tragic" (by the Azerbajiani playwright Elchin Afandiyev).[7] Gruntlers' were a three pronged Arts Collective, consisting of a Theatrical Company, a literary salon and an international multimedia cabaret. In the tradition of DaDa, Absurdism and Surrealism, the principal intention of Gruntlers' Theatre was to promote Fringe arts in a contemporary setting.[8]

Gruntlers' finished in 2012 and Parry started "Allting UK", to promote Literature and the Arts. Following financial problems, however, this company has now become Theo-Humanist Arts Ltd.[9]

Recently, he wrote "A preface with smoke and mirrors" as an introduction to Elchin's first collection of plays in English.[10]

Since 2013, David started additional career as a producer at The Azerbaijan Russian State Theatre.

On 3 June 2013 David Parry co-convened an academic conference "Quest of the Heart" with Dr. Minna Koivuniemi, where he read an academic paper, entitled "Henrik Ibsen, Love and the Staging of Kierkegaard's World View".[11] The conference was co-sponsored by the University of Helsinki and University of London.

In July 2013 David Parry produced Elchin Afandief's theatre play "Citizens of Hell", which was reviewed by Digital Journal.[12]

In January 2014, David was made a celebrant for the Fellowship of Independent Celebrants (FOIC).[13] This makes him the first recognised Godhi in United Kingdom with authority to officiate at weddings, funerals, and Child Namings.

On top of this, David has recently extended the reach of Theo-Humanist Arts by co-hosting on the alternative podcast show THA Talks with Paul Obertelli.[14] Furthermore, reviving his credentials in British Surrealism, David has started to co-produce, occasionally write, and direct, for Inlight TV, internet television station.

In December 2014, Parry made history by staging a scene from his play "A Day in the Light" (based on the meeting between Albert Schweitzer and James Cameron) at the British House of Lords.

On top of all this, he has hosted and appeared on Alan Cox's Understanding Spirit Radio.  Here are the podcasts:

• Talk with Norway Based Father Johan Alstad about Gnosticism and it's future development.  https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alancox/episodes/2016-11-06T03_29_56-08_00
• Talk about Easter with guest Johan Alstad from Trondheim, Norway.   https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alancox/episodes/2016-03-27T03_28_38-07_00
• About being a Gnostic and what it means.   https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alancox/episodes/2018-08-02T15_31_49-07_00
• With Security espionage expert Daniele Hab Irandoost about how nations use spy's to protect their country or to overcome others.   https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alancox/episodes/2018-07-19T15_17_56-07_00
• Emanuel Swedenborg and what this great man bought to the world in the 18th century. His enlightenment of spirit.  An interview not to be missed.   https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alancox/episodes/2018-07-12T15_18_29-07_00
• Gnosticism and Christianity.         https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alancox/episodes/2018-07-05T15_23_14-07_00
• CLASSICAL MUSIC: Peace Pieces v.2 by Qool Marv Aural Memoirs and Buttamilk Archives // MusiQuarium Of Wonder // Instruments Of Mass Construction // Music4Winners //...           A continuation of:                                                                                                                P&Q1: http://djqoolmarvsounds.podomatic.com/entry/2008-07-01T13_45_08-07_00      P&Q2: http://djqoolmarvsounds.podomatic.com/entry/2009-07-02T17_23_23-07_00,     P&Q3: http://djqoolmarvsounds.podomatic.com/entry/2010-08-12T03_16_10-07_00,       PPv1:   http://djqoolmarvsounds.podomatic.com/entry/2012-03-20T13_04_15-07_00,  https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/djqoolmarvsounds/episodes/2012-04-06T12_15_46-07_00
• Paying tribute to their mutual friend Cyrus Yavneh the Hollywood film producer who sadly passed away on the 25th January 2018. Also bringing attention to the plight of the homeless in the UK this winter.                                 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alancox/episodes/2018-02-08T16_15_28-08_00
• Understanding Spirit Radio Show incorporating Paranormal Galaxy Radio   https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alancox/episodes/2015-06-12T02_46_16-07_00
• Talk with Holy See of Antioch Bishop Oona May Carrick about her incredible life and ongoing Charitable work.                                     https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alancox/episodes/2017-11-12T02_20_02-08_00
• Interview with Kazakhstan statesman and leader of the opposition, world renowned author and poet Mukhtar Shakhanov. David Parry talking about his connection and friendship with Mukhtar Shakhanov and Gnosticism.    https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alancox/episodes/2015-12-11T01_31_29-08_00
• David Parry OSB Talk To Nigerian Pastor Saviour Ukobong            https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alancox/episodes/2017-10-29T15_53_28-07_00
• Spirituality within religion and theatre and how it affects us all in day to day life.     https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alancox/episodes/2017-10-26T15_33_36-07_00
• Talk with UK based Barry Frankish; paranormal investigator.             https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alancox/episodes/2017-10-15T02_22_17-07_00
• With Alyson Dunlop, host of ADX-Files Radio Show, on the subject of the paranormal, UFOs and unexplained phenomena, subjects which she investigates as Lead Researcher with SPI Scotland".                                          https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alancox/episodes/2017-10-08T02_20_33-07_00
•  With UK based paranormal investigator Ian Varrow. Ian talks about his psychic experiences and the dubious legacy of occultist Aleister Crowley.     https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alancox/episodes/2017-10-01T07_28_20-07_00
• With author and conspiracy theorist Alexander Baron about his work and his thoughts on our societies.                                            https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alancox/episodes/2017-09-10T02_20_18-07_00
• Talk about his spiritual and theatrical work.                    https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alancox/episodes/2017-09-07T15_31_54-07_00
• With "Sage Paracon" founder M J Dickson,                       https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alancox/episodes/2017-09-03T02_17_53-07_00
• With UK based Spiritual medium George Wyllie,                      https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alancox/episodes/2017-08-20T02_20_53-07_00

On Vanatru, Wicca and Tradition - David Parry

David Parry's speech concerning Vanatru heathenism at the Inaugral meeting of the Frithgard Fellowship in London at the time of the solar eclipse on the Spring Equinox 2015.

A segment from a talk on Neo-Paganism given by David Parry at the Devereux, London.

The Rev'd David Parry - Odinism & The Tradition of Dissent

A fascinating speech. David talks about  the revival of the natural religion of Heathenry as a potent weapon for opposing corporate globalisation,.  A return to nature - to the Pagan Heathenry - as a means of moving away from the Globalised Monotheism which is the justification of Capitalist Exploitation and the Hierarchical Class System.

The Rev'd David Parry on Gnosticism

David graduated in religious studies in 1990 and obtained a Master’s degree in Pastoral Theology in 1996, he is the founder of “Theo-Humanist Arts” a creative group that centres on new thought, art, music, invited speakers and eco spirituality, the group was formerly known as “Gruntlers” which was created in 2008.

He is an author, poet, dramaturge, A Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts, and an active Libertarian.

David was a universal lay minister and while spending over 30 years in Pagan practice and studies he became one of the few Heathen Godies in the UK and is also a Gardinerian Wicca initiate and recently a Valentinian (Gnostic) Bishop.

In the following podcast for THA Talks he will speaks about his experiences and knowledge from Ancient Paganism, Christianity and gnosticism.

Podcast link

Originally this was added as a youtube video, but the video has been taken down.  This does seem to be a recurring issue, which highlights that David is talking about matters which ruffle the feathers of the self-appointed liberal bigots.  Obviously a good thing!!