Mary Rocke - Revision history

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	Following establishment of the OSE and the World Teacher movement, some theosophists adopted a similar model for the [[World-Mother]].		Following establishment of the OSE and the World Teacher movement, some theosophists adopted a similar model for the [[World-Mother]].
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	Following Leadbeater's announcements regarding the "World Mother", Dr Rocke became a leading figure in what was known as "The World Mother Movement", and compiled rituals for use in it. During the Star convention at Huizen in 1925, Arundale had announced that Dr Rocke and Lady Emily Lutyens had be consecrated as "Abbesses" to lead the order of women to be established by the World Teacher. Leadbeater offered his help in the development of the rite that had been written by Dr Rocke, and "The Temple of the Motherhood of God" was established. A number of young girls, then resident at The Manor in Sydney, took part in the performance of the ritual, the focus of which was Pallas Athena, the Greek ~~Goddes~~ of Wisdom, together with other Greek Goddesses and Mary, Mother of Jesus.<ref>[https///cwleadbeater.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/dr-mary-rocke/ Dr. Mary Rocke] at CWLeadbert Wordpress. Accessed September 10, 2023.</ref>		Following Leadbeater's announcements regarding the "World Mother", Dr Rocke became a leading figure in what was known as "The World Mother Movement", and compiled rituals for use in it. During the Star convention at Huizen in 1925, Arundale had announced that Dr Rocke and Lady Emily Lutyens had be consecrated as "Abbesses" to lead the order of women to be established by the World Teacher. Leadbeater offered his help in the development of the rite that had been written by Dr Rocke, and "The Temple of the Motherhood of God" was established. A number of young girls, then resident at The Manor in Sydney, took part in the performance of the ritual, the focus of which was Pallas Athena, the Greek Goddess of Wisdom, together with other Greek Goddesses and Mary, Mother of Jesus.<ref>[https///cwleadbeater.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/dr-mary-rocke/ Dr. Mary Rocke] at CWLeadbert Wordpress. Accessed September 10, 2023.</ref>
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	[[Category:~~Editors~~\|Rocke, Mary]]		[[Category:Lecturers\|Rocke, Mary]]
	[[Category:~~LCC~~\|Rocke, Mary]]		[[Category:Liberal Catholic Church\|Rocke, Mary]]
	[[Category:TS Adyar\|Rocke, Mary]]		[[Category:TS Adyar\|Rocke, Mary]]
	[[Category:People\|Rocke, Mary]]		[[Category:People\|Rocke, Mary]]

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	== Theosophical Society involvement ==		== Theosophical Society involvement ==

	Dr. Rocke was admitted to membership in the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)\|Theosophical Society]] in Blavatsky Lodge on October 9, 1909.<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 39120 (website file: 3D/64).</ref> She was the physician to [[Annie Besant]], president of the Theosophical Society, and became her private secretary for some years.<ref>[https///cwleadbeater.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/dr-mary-rocke/ Dr. Mary Rocke] at CWLeadbert Wordpress. Accessed September 10, 2023.</ref> She was present at the TS international headquarters in [[Adyar (campus)\|Adyar]] when [[Charles Webster Leadbeater]] first saw the 13-year-old [[Jiddu Krishnamurti]] playing on the beach and recognized his potential as a spiritual leader.<ref>[https///cwleadbeater.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/dr-mary-rocke/ Dr. Mary Rocke] at CWLeadbert Wordpress. Accessed September 10, 2023.</ref> When Krishnamurti was announced to be the [[World Teacher]], the [[Order of the Star in the East]] was formed to support his role, and Dr. Rocke was a very enthusiastic supporter.		Dr. Rocke was admitted to membership in the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)\|Theosophical Society]] in Blavatsky Lodge on October 9, 1909.<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 39120 (website file: 3D/64).</ref> She was the physician to [[Annie Besant]], president of the Theosophical Society, and became her private secretary for some years.<ref>[https///cwleadbeater.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/dr-mary-rocke/ Dr. Mary Rocke] at CWLeadbert Wordpress. Accessed September 10, 2023.</ref> She was present at the TS international headquarters in [[Adyar (campus)\|Adyar]] when [[Charles Webster Leadbeater]] first saw the 13-year-old [[Jiddu Krishnamurti]] playing on the beach and recognized his potential as a spiritual leader.<ref>[https///cwleadbeater.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/dr-mary-rocke/ Dr. Mary Rocke] at CWLeadbert Wordpress. Accessed September 10, 2023.</ref> When Krishnamurti was announced to be the [[World Teacher]], the [[Order of the Star in the East]] (OSE) was formed to support his role, and Dr. Rocke was a very enthusiastic supporter. She lectured in several countries about Krishnamurti, and spent time at [[Castle Eerde]] near Ommen, The Netherlands, which was the European center for the Order.

	=== Clara Codd account ===		=== Clara Codd account ===

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	== Writings ==		== Writings ==
	She wrote '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=mary+rocke&s=author 21 articles under the name Mary Rocke]''' in several ~~other~~ Theosophical magazines], according to the [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]], which also has '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Mary+rocke&s=title 5 articles about her]'''.		She wrote '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=mary+rocke&s=author 21 articles under the name Mary Rocke]''' in several Theosophical magazines, according to the [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]], which also has '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Mary+rocke&s=title 5 articles about her]'''.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

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	== Medical career ==		== Medical career ==

	Dr. Rocke practiced medicine in several places, but much of her career was in London, usually working as a gynaecologist or training midwives. Medical directories described her as:<ref> and other years, ~~19xx~~-1927.</ref>		Dr. Rocke practiced medicine in several places, but much of her career was in London, usually working as a gynaecologist or training midwives. Medical directories described her as:<ref>1905 UK & Ireland, Medical Directories, 1845-1942, and other years, 1900-1927.</ref>
	* M. D. Brux. [Bruxelles or Brussels], with distinction		* M. D. Brux. [Bruxelles or Brussels], with distinction
	* London School of Medicine for Women		* London School of Medicine for Women

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	== Early life and education ==		== Early life and education ==
	Mary Eleanor Rocke was born in 1865 in Wrexham, Denbighshiree, Wales to Charles and Elizabeth Rocke, ~~but little is known of her early years~~.<ref>[https///cwleadbeater.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/dr-mary-rocke/ Dr. Mary Rocke] at CWLeadbert Wordpress. Accessed September 10, 2023.</ref>		Mary Eleanor Rocke was born in late 1865 in Wrexham, Denbighshiree, Wales to Charles and Elizabeth Rocke, who were both born in Wales.<ref>[https///cwleadbeater.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/dr-mary-rocke/ Dr. Mary Rocke] at CWLeadbert Wordpress. Accessed September 10, 2023.</ref> Charles was a leather manufacturer; he and Elizabeth had two sons and four daughters who were educated locally.<ref>1871, 1881 Wales Census.</ref>

			Mary took an examination at the Apothecary Society in London, and registered at the London School of Medicine on October 5, 1895.<ref>1895 UK, Medical and Dental Students Registers, 1882-1937.</ref>
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	She undertook medical training at the London School of Medicine for Women... In 1900 she was awarded the Licence of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, and the Licence of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.<ref>[https///cwleadbeater.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/dr-mary-rocke/ Dr. Mary Rocke] at CWLeadbert Wordpress. Accessed September 10, 2023.</ref>		She undertook medical training at the London School of Medicine for Women... In 1900 she was awarded the Licence of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, and the Licence of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.<ref>[https///cwleadbeater.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/dr-mary-rocke/ Dr. Mary Rocke] at CWLeadbert Wordpress. Accessed September 10, 2023.</ref>

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	== Theosophical Society involvement ==		== Theosophical Society involvement ==

	Dr. Rocke was admitted to membership in the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)\|Theosophical Society]] in Blavatsky Lodge on October 9, 1909.<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 39120 (website file: 3D/64).</ref> She was the physician to [[Annie Besant]], president of the Theosophical Society, and became her private secretary for some years.<ref>[https///cwleadbeater.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/dr-mary-rocke/ Dr. Mary Rocke] at CWLeadbert Wordpress. Accessed September 10, 2023.</ref> She was present at the TS international headquarters in [[Adyar (campus)\|Adyar]] when [[Charles Webster Leadbeater]] first saw the 13-year-old [[Jiddu Krishnamurti]] playing on the beach and recognized his potential as a spiritual leader.<ref>[https///cwleadbeater.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/dr-mary-rocke/ Dr. Mary Rocke] at CWLeadbert Wordpress. Accessed September 10, 2023.</ref>		Dr. Rocke was admitted to membership in the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)\|Theosophical Society]] in Blavatsky Lodge on October 9, 1909.<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 39120 (website file: 3D/64).</ref> She was the physician to [[Annie Besant]], president of the Theosophical Society, and became her private secretary for some years.<ref>[https///cwleadbeater.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/dr-mary-rocke/ Dr. Mary Rocke] at CWLeadbert Wordpress. Accessed September 10, 2023.</ref> She was present at the TS international headquarters in [[Adyar (campus)\|Adyar]] when [[Charles Webster Leadbeater]] first saw the 13-year-old [[Jiddu Krishnamurti]] playing on the beach and recognized his potential as a spiritual leader.<ref>[https///cwleadbeater.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/dr-mary-rocke/ Dr. Mary Rocke] at CWLeadbert Wordpress. Accessed September 10, 2023.</ref> When Krishnamurti was announced to be the [[World Teacher]], the [[Order of the Star in the East]] was formed to support his role, and Dr. Rocke was a very enthusiastic supporter.

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	=== Work with C. W. Leadbeater ===		=== Work with C. W. Leadbeater ===

	in 1917 Dr. Rocke went to Australia to become [[Charles Webster Leadbeater\|Charles Webster Leadbeater's]] personal physician. She also served as a guardian for young [[Dora van Gelder Kunz\|Dora van Gelder]], who was the only girl at [[The Manor]], where Leadbeater established a small school. Her niece Ruth Roberts joined the group in Sydney "for occult development under Leadbeater's direction."<ref>[https///cwleadbeater.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/dr-mary-rocke/ Dr. Mary Rocke] at ~~CWLeadbert~~ Wordpress. Accessed September 10, 2023.</ref>		in 1917 Dr. Rocke went to Australia to become [[Charles Webster Leadbeater\|Charles Webster Leadbeater's]] personal physician. She also served as a guardian for young [[Dora van Gelder Kunz\|Dora van Gelder]], who was the only girl at [[The Manor]], where Leadbeater established a small school. Her niece Ruth Roberts joined the group in Sydney "for occult development under Leadbeater's direction."<ref>[https///cwleadbeater.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/dr-mary-rocke/ Dr. Mary Rocke] at CWLeadbeater Wordpress. Accessed September 10, 2023.</ref>

	=== Order of the Star in the East ===		=== Order of the Star in the East ===

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	Following Leadbeater's announcements regarding the "World Mother", Dr Rocke became a leading figure in what was known as "The World Mother Movement", and compiled rituals for use in it. During the Star convention at Huizen in 1925, Arundale had announced that Dr Rocke and Lady Emily Lutyens had be consecrated as "Abbesses" to lead the order of women to be established by the World Teacher. Leadbeater offered his help in the development of the rite that had been written by Dr Rocke, and "The Temple of the Motherhood of God" was established. A number of young girls, then resident at The Manor in Sydney, took part in the performance of the ritual, the focus of which was Pallas Athena, the Greek Goddes of Wisdom, together with other Greek Goddesses and Mary, Mother of Jesus.<ref>[https///cwleadbeater.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/dr-mary-rocke/ Dr. Mary Rocke] at CWLeadbert Wordpress. Accessed September 10, 2023.</ref>		Following Leadbeater's announcements regarding the "World Mother", Dr Rocke became a leading figure in what was known as "The World Mother Movement", and compiled rituals for use in it. During the Star convention at Huizen in 1925, Arundale had announced that Dr Rocke and Lady Emily Lutyens had be consecrated as "Abbesses" to lead the order of women to be established by the World Teacher. Leadbeater offered his help in the development of the rite that had been written by Dr Rocke, and "The Temple of the Motherhood of God" was established. A number of young girls, then resident at The Manor in Sydney, took part in the performance of the ritual, the focus of which was Pallas Athena, the Greek Goddes of Wisdom, together with other Greek Goddesses and Mary, Mother of Jesus.<ref>[https///cwleadbeater.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/dr-mary-rocke/ Dr. Mary Rocke] at CWLeadbert Wordpress. Accessed September 10, 2023.</ref>
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	~~== Years in Australia ==~~


	~~When visiting London, she stayed with George Rocke at Ivy Lodge, Hampstead Heath.<ref>1924 Passenger list of the ''Ventura'', from Sydney to San Francisco.</ref>~~

	== Final years ==		== Final years ==

	Dr. Rocke remained in Sydney in her later years, but travelled frequently. She visited Hong Kong in 1925, joining other Theosophists like [[Annie Besant]], [[Max Wardall]], [[Irving S. Cooper]], Flora Menzel, Jennie Doulgas, Mr. H. Cassell, Professor H. van Labberton, Professor R. K. Kulkarni to conduct 48 public lectures and 107 meetings. She spent establishing a Star center at the Hong Kong Lodge, giving talks and providing literature about the [[Order of the Star in the East]] and the [[Liberal Catholic Church]].<ref>"China ''The Messenger" 14 no.1 (June, 1926): 13.</ref><ref>"China" ''General Report of the Theosophical Society, 1925'' (Adyar, Madras, India_Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 23-24, 184-185.</ref>		Dr. Rocke remained in Sydney in her later years, but travelled frequently. When visiting London, she stayed with George Rocke at Ivy Lodge, Hampstead Heath.<ref>1924 Passenger list of the ''Ventura'', from Sydney to San Francisco.</ref> She visited Hong Kong in 1925, joining other Theosophists like [[Annie Besant]], [[Max Wardall]], [[Irving S. Cooper]], Flora Menzel, Jennie Doulgas, Mr. H. Cassell, Professor H. van Labberton, Professor R. K. Kulkarni to conduct 48 public lectures and 107 meetings. She spent establishing a Star center at the Hong Kong Lodge, giving talks and providing literature about the [[Order of the Star in the East]] and the [[Liberal Catholic Church]].<ref>"China ''The Messenger" 14 no.1 (June, 1926): 13.</ref><ref>"China" ''General Report of the Theosophical Society, 1925'' (Adyar, Madras, India_Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 23-24, 184-185.</ref>

	In July 1926, in Amsterdam, she addressed the Medical Week of the Summer School of the International University Association.<ref>"Dr. Mary Rocke" ''Sydney Morning Herald'' (25 October 1927): 16.</ref> That year she accepted an appointment from Krishnamurti to take charge of Castle Eerde, world headquarters of the OSE, during the months when he was away. She was to be assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Christie of Scotland, Mr. Arthur Ingleman of Sweden, Miss Dijkgraaf of Holland, Baron Philip von Pallandt, and Miss Susan Ganz of Germany.<ref>"News Items" ''The Messenger'' 14 no. 5 (October, 1926): 101.</ref>		In July 1926, in Amsterdam, she addressed the Medical Week of the Summer School of the International University Association.<ref>"Dr. Mary Rocke" ''Sydney Morning Herald'' (25 October 1927): 16.</ref> That year she accepted an appointment from Krishnamurti to take charge of Castle Eerde, world headquarters of the OSE, during the months when he was away. She was to be assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Christie of Scotland, Mr. Arthur Ingleman of Sweden, Miss Dijkgraaf of Holland, Baron Philip von Pallandt, and Miss Susan Ganz of Germany.<ref>"News Items" ''The Messenger'' 14 no. 5 (October, 1926): 101.</ref>

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	== Theosophical Society involvement ==		== Theosophical Society involvement ==

	Dr. Rocke was admitted to membership in the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)\|Theosophical Society]] in Blavatsky Lodge on October 9, 1909.<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 39120 (website file: 3D/64).</ref> She was the physician to [[Annie Besant]], president of the Theosophical Society, and became her private secretary for some years.<ref>[https///cwleadbeater.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/dr-mary-rocke/ Dr. Mary Rocke] at CWLeadbert Wordpress. Accessed September 10, 2023.</ref> She ~~had been~~ present at the TS international headquarters in [[Adyar (campus)\|Adyar]] when [[Charles Webster Leadbeater]] first saw the 13-year-old [[Jiddu Krishnamurti]] playing on the beach and recognized his potential as a spiritual leader.<ref>[https///cwleadbeater.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/dr-mary-rocke/ Dr. Mary Rocke] at CWLeadbert Wordpress. Accessed September 10, 2023.</ref>		Dr. Rocke was admitted to membership in the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)\|Theosophical Society]] in Blavatsky Lodge on October 9, 1909.<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 39120 (website file: 3D/64).</ref> She was the physician to [[Annie Besant]], president of the Theosophical Society, and became her private secretary for some years.<ref>[https///cwleadbeater.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/dr-mary-rocke/ Dr. Mary Rocke] at CWLeadbert Wordpress. Accessed September 10, 2023.</ref> She was present at the TS international headquarters in [[Adyar (campus)\|Adyar]] when [[Charles Webster Leadbeater]] first saw the 13-year-old [[Jiddu Krishnamurti]] playing on the beach and recognized his potential as a spiritual leader.<ref>[https///cwleadbeater.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/dr-mary-rocke/ Dr. Mary Rocke] at CWLeadbert Wordpress. Accessed September 10, 2023.</ref>

	=== Clara Codd account ===		=== Clara Codd account ===

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	== Early life and education ==		== Early life and education ==
	Mary Eleanor Rocke was born in 1865 in Wrexham, Denbighshiree, Wales to Charles and Elizabeth Rocke.<ref>[https///cwleadbeater.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/dr-mary-rocke/ Dr. Mary Rocke] at CWLeadbert Wordpress. Accessed September 10, 2023.</ref>		Mary Eleanor Rocke was born in 1865 in Wrexham, Denbighshiree, Wales to Charles and Elizabeth Rocke, but little is known of her early years.<ref>[https///cwleadbeater.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/dr-mary-rocke/ Dr. Mary Rocke] at CWLeadbert Wordpress. Accessed September 10, 2023.</ref>
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	She undertook medical training at the London School of Medicine for Women... In 1900 she was awarded the Licence of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, and the Licence of ~~theRoyal~~ College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.<ref>[https///cwleadbeater.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/dr-mary-rocke/ Dr. Mary Rocke] at CWLeadbert Wordpress. Accessed September 10, 2023.</ref>		She undertook medical training at the London School of Medicine for Women... In 1900 she was awarded the Licence of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, and the Licence of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.<ref>[https///cwleadbeater.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/dr-mary-rocke/ Dr. Mary Rocke] at CWLeadbert Wordpress. Accessed September 10, 2023.</ref>
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	Dr. Rocke ~~practices~~ medicine in London, usually as a gynaecologist or training midwives. Medical ~~directoires~~ described her as:<ref> and other years, 19xx-1927.</ref>		Dr. Rocke practiced medicine in several places, but much of her career was in London, usually working as a gynaecologist or training midwives. Medical directories described her as:<ref> and other years, 19xx-1927.</ref>
	* M. D. Brux. [Bruxelles or Brussels], with distinction		* M. D. Brux. [Bruxelles or Brussels], with distinction
	* London School of Medicine for Women		* London School of Medicine for Women