Editing Ordo Templi Orientis (section)

==Structure==
The governing bodies of O.T.O. include:
#International Headquarters
#*Presided over by the Outer Head of the Order XII° (O.H.O.—also known as Frater Superior)
#*Supreme Council
#*Revolutionaries
#Sovereign Sanctuary of the Gnosis of the IX°
#Secret Areopagus of the Illuminati of the VIII°
#Grand Tribunal of the VI°
#National Grand Lodge
#*Presided over by the National Grand Master X°
#*Executive Council
#Supreme Grand Council
#Electoral College

===International===
# The International Headquarters is the body that governs O.T.O. worldwide. As a ruling body, it is known as the International Supreme Council, which consists of the Outer Head of the Order (O.H.O.—also known as Frater Superior), the Secretary-General, and the Treasurer General.
# The Sovereign Sanctuary of the Gnosis consists of members who have reached the IX°. Their prime duty is to study and practice the theurgy and thaumaturgy of the degree, consisting of the Supreme Secret of the Order. However, as a ruling body, they have the authority to
#*ratify and overturn the rulings of the Areopagus
#*act as representatives of the O.H.O. and National Grand Masters when need arises
#*fill the office of Revolutionary
#*vote within the Secret Areopagus
#*have some powers over the installation and removal of the O.H.O. and National Grand Masters
# The Secret Areopagus of the Illuminati is a philosophical Governing Body composed of those who have reached the VIII°. It has the authority to reverse the decisions of the Grand Tribunal.
# The Grand Tribunal is composed of members of the degree of Grand Inquisitor Commander (a sub-degree of the VI°). Their primary duty is to hear and arbitrate disputes and complaints not resolved at the level of Chapters and Lodges.

===National===
# At the national level, the highest body is the Grand Lodge, which is ruled by the National Grand Master. Within the Grand Lodge is an Executive Council, which consists of the Board of Directors, who are the National Grand Master, the Grand Secretary General, and the Grand Treasurer General.
# The Supreme Grand Council consists of members of the VII° appointed by the National Grand Master X°. They are charged with:
#*the government of the whole of the Lovers Triad
#*Hearing and deciding appeals of the decisions of the Electoral College
#*Hearing reports of the Sovereign Grand Inspectors General VII° as to the affairs of the Initiate members of the Lovers Triad
# The Electoral College consists of eleven members of the V° and is the first of the governing bodies. Its primary duty is to oversee the affairs of the Man of Earth Triad.

O.T.O. has a federally recognized tax-exempt status in the United States under [[U.S. Internal Revenue Service|IRS]] section 501c(3). It also has California charitable corporation status.

====Grand Lodges====
The US Grand Lodge is the governing body of O.T.O. in the United States. The U.S. National Grand Master is Sabazius X°, who was appointed in 1996.

According to its website, the Mission Statement of U.S.G.L. is as follows:
{{blockquote|Ordo Templi Orientis U.S.A. is the U.S. Grand Lodge (National Section) of Ordo Templi Orientis, a hierarchical, religious membership organization. Our mission is to effect and promote the doctrines and practices of the philosophical and religious system known as Thelema, with particular emphasis on cultivating the ideals of individual liberty, self-discipline, self-knowledge, and universal brotherhood. To this end, we conduct sacramental and initiatory rites, offer guidance and instruction to our members, organize social events, and engage in educational and community service activities at locations throughout the United States.<ref name="mission">O.T.O. [http://oto-usa.org/mission.html US Grand Lodge Program Synopsis and Mission Statement].</ref>}}

As of Feb 28, 2014, US Grand Lodge had 1,508 members in 62 local bodies.<ref>{{Citation |title=usgl_annual_report_IVxxi.pdf |url=http://oto-usa.org/static/usgl_annual_report_IVxxi.pdf |access-date=2014-06-04}}</ref> The UK Grand Lodge is the governing body of O.T.O. in the United Kingdom. The UK National Grand Master is Frater Hyperion X°, who was appointed in 2005 (93 years after the last Grand Master for the UK, Aleister Crowley, was elevated to that office). The Australian Grand Lodge is the governing body of O.T.O. in Australia and its territories were chartered in April 2006. The A.G.L. National Grand Master is Frater Shiva X°. The Croatian Grand Lodge is the governing body of O.T.O. in Croatia and its territories, chartered in May  2014. The C.G.L. National Grand Master is Frater Abrasax X°. The Italian Grand Lodge is the governing body of O.T.O. in Italy and its territories, chartered in May  2014. The I.G.L. National Grand Master is Frater Phanes X°.

===Gnostic Catholic Church===
{{Main|Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica}}
Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica, also called the "Gnostic Catholic Church", is the ecclesiastical arm of O.T.O. Its central activity is the celebration of ''[[Liber XV, The Gnostic Mass]]''. In recent years, other rites have been written and approved for use within the church. These include baptism, confirmation (into the laity), and ordination (for deacons, priests, priestesses, and bishops), and last rites.{{citation needed|date=July 2023}}

===Bodies===
At the Man of Earth level, there are three levels of Local Body, which are Camps, Oases, and Lodges.{{citation needed|date=March 2024}}
#Camps tend to be the smallest and are not required to perform initiations. They are encouraged to celebrate the Gnostic Mass.
#Oases must be capable of initiating through the III° and are required to perform the Gnostic Mass six times yearly.
#Lodges are expected to celebrate the Gnostic Mass on a regular basis, work towards establishing a permanent temple, and have the ability to initiate through IV°/P.I.
#Chapters of Rose Croix are bodies established by members of the Lover Grade. A Chapter is headed by a Most Wise Sovereign. They are generally charged with arranging social activities, such as plays, banquets, and dances. They also work to promote harmony among the members through tact and friendliness.
#Guilds are groups recognized by O.T.O. International designed to promote a profession, trade, science, or craft. Subject to approval by the Areopagus, they make their own regulations and coordinate their own efforts. There are currently three Guilds: the Psychology Guild, the Translators' Guild, and the Information Technology Guild.
#The term sanctuary is sometimes used to indicate a group of initiates organized for E.G.C. activities. This designation currently reflects no formal chartering process or official standing within the Order.