Order of Quetzalcoatl

The Order, which was founded in Mexico City on March 14, 1945 by Arthur J. Elian, takes its name from the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl.

Its chapters (called Teocallis, Nahuatl for "house of god") are located in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Panama.

[2] Quetzalcoatl is often depicted as a feathered serpent with an open jaw, bifid tongue, and articulated spinal column.

He may then advance to Master Artisan either through consecration ceremonies at the order’s annual business meeting (called a Feast of Fire) or through traveling to either the Temple of Quetzalcoatl at Teotihuacan in Mexico City or Chichen Itza in Cancun.

[3] The Order supports philanthropic activities, with a particular focus on transportation funds for Shrine Hospitals for Children.