Notre Dame de Sophia

Notre Dame de Sophia Notre Dame de Sophia is located at Les Contes - and welcomes your visit
www.lescontes.eu Notre Dame de Sophia. Our Lady of Wisdom.

Is a chapel that I have restored in the French Pyrenees. Nestled in a valley at the bottom of Montsegur, this chapel opens its doors to all who seek the Light of the World. Situated at the confluence of two rivers and beside a holy spring, those that feel a strong resonance with the feminine especially that of Mary Magdalene will discover a place strongly rooted in her tradition. This little chape

l is filled with voluminous silence that wraps a cloak of wellness around all who enter. Light enflames the stained glass windows, casting shafts of misty silhouettes all around us. Spikenard hangs in the air, whispering of immemorial gatherings. We are independent mystics of an almost forgotten faith and these walls are our resting place. An ancient prophecy has aligned. "In Seven Hundred Years We Shall Return" - indeed, my friends, We Have Returned!. Like the slowly turning wheel of a kaleidoscope, the sands of time, reveal the sigil we have been waiting for. A tarnished glass vase stands on the altar, filled with Roses and Lillies that burst with freshness and generosity. We are clearly the expected ones. Behind the altar, a shrouded female form can be seen. Every word she utters is accompanied by a white plume of breath. She points to a stairwell at the corner of the chapel to indicate where we are to go. The entrance to the stairs is warm and beckoning, and utterly dark. We cannot see our way, so we use our finger-tips to trace our descending path. We can feel etchings and marks in the stone, carvings we crave to remember. The deeper we go, the more we disappear. Once upon the last step, we pause, remember and add our own breath, to the one breathing. There are no more words or thoughts, just the presence of presence. What if we were tapping into an Apostolic line that goes back to Mary Magdalene? By reaching out to touch her mantle, you ignite the remembrance of the powerful spiritual connection you have in this lineage. These masses are experimental and experiential and lead to an altered state of gnosis. Outside the chapel is a cave, shrouded by magical moss-laden trees who belong to the elves, goblins and fairies of the land. We shall have to tread very carefully - as, in truth, this is 'their 'place, and they are merely lending it to us. This chapel would be ideal for baptisms, weddings, funerals and all kinds of ceremonial works! I sense that my Soul Purpose is to restore the Spirit of Mass, especially to the green valleys of this magical land. The locals speak of how Mary Magdalene and John the Beloved lived here, and how the people of Occitania created a community based on Love, Beauty, Intelligence and Healing. This little corner of France was as impressive as ancient Greece, Rome or Egypt. Up ahead of us I see a 'terrible' and terrific time...

What is it that fills Notre Dame de Sophia with such great peace for all who enter? You are intimately invited to discover for yourselves. For this chapel has been found...


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My favourite image has returned to the chapel… now everything is in its right place at the Notre Dame de Sophia.
25/04/2026

My favourite image has returned to the chapel… now everything is in its right place at the Notre Dame de Sophia.

Me in my element (so much wrapped into that word)
14/10/2025

Me in my element (so much wrapped into that word)

Me inside the Notre Dame de Sophia after a bit of storytelling and anointing!
22/05/2025

Me inside the Notre Dame de Sophia after a bit of storytelling and anointing!

Ministrations To The Soul: Lamb Of God (Freely Given) 8th September, 7 pm CESTFREE (Live and Recorded) Spoken Through Th...
06/09/2024

Ministrations To The Soul: Lamb Of God (Freely Given)
8th September, 7 pm CEST
FREE (Live and Recorded)

Spoken Through The Feminine Heart Of Truth

Dearest Friends,
I often find myself reaching into the depths of organised religion for the precious pearls of Truth, the undeniable presence of Grace and the sacraments that edge towards the longing we truly desire to extend toward God.

The Lamb of God is how I perceive God in His most glorious image. THIS is the Father I pray to. He is also the Christ in His most complete Truth. The Lamb is also us - should we take this path to follow Him, and the Lamb is also right here on the Earth as an appearance, as a reminder.

“Our real journey in life is interior.” Thomas Merton.
We clearly live in a time of unrelenting chaos which makes the nuances of our own spiritual journeys so difficult to perceive, much less understand.

We are gathered here today not to listen to a speech, a presentation, or to enjoy a performance; instead, to receive a Sermon. A Sermon is the act of divine grace bringing Light through the Living Word. These Sermons are being delivered by the voice of the Feminine, a voice veiled for 3,000 years.

These sermons are for exhortation, strongly encouraging us to push forward on moral issues. We must go the extra mile and firmly root ourselves in good.

May we all be Blessed to receive the Light of the Lamb upon our faces tonight....

Register HERE for an hour-long sermon that is both Live and Recorded and yours to keep https://aletheiapistissophia.com/tales/lamb-of-god

Listen to Previous Ministrations HERE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLLTLr619mT-Smmhox4JbQw

At 3 pm on the 27th of July in the Notre Dame de Sophia Chapel at Les Contes, Lŵ, Lorraine will present:Santes Melangell...
13/07/2024

At 3 pm on the 27th of July in the Notre Dame de Sophia Chapel at Les Contes, Lŵ, Lorraine will present:

Santes Melangell
Sacred Chant

"This morning at 4.30am I was woken by thoughts filled with Santes Melangell and her message of kindness, strength in the face of adversity. I don’t know if you can remember I gave you a brief overview of her story of pilgrimage, protection of a hare and creation of a centre of healing. I would love to share her story through song, sound and word in your beautiful space. Appropriately the name of your establishment, Les Contes and the story being of an Irish princess who flees to Wales, Cymru, told by a cymres, me, who has been called by the Pays Cathar, Marie Magdalen, Mother Mary".

10/07/2024

A walk around the Notre Dame de Sophia
A chapel dedicated to Christ in its many appearances.

.. Begins Tomorrow...Holy Order of Mary Magdalene: Mary's Ministry in France22nd of June at 8 pm for 12 weeks (every Thu...
21/06/2023

.. Begins Tomorrow...
Holy Order of Mary Magdalene: Mary's Ministry in France
22nd of June at 8 pm for 12 weeks (every Thursday for one hour).
Our First Transmission will introduce us to one of Mary Magdalene's most turned-to companions - Claudia Procula, Pontius Pilate’s wife.
Isn't that the most incredible paradox?

Dearest Friends, join me for twelve weeks as we unravel more intimately Mary Magdalene's time here in the South of France and how centuries later, her legacy not only lives on - but thrives!
It is said that Mary Magdalene began her ministry in the Occitanie region of Southern France shortly after fleeing the Holy Land. Here, she could be more open, less veiled, as the Pyrenees Mountains housed the perfect people to receive her message. Mary Magdalene, the embodiment of the Holy Sophia, the avatar of the Shekinah and Bride of the Most High; Beloved Descended Mistress and Charming Heart of Heavens and Earth alike. You left your dwelling place among the Aeons and came down to experience life, joy, and suffering among us on Earth to remind us of the Light, our origin and destiny. Like your friend Yeshua, you have rejected all worship but left us your teachings so that, like you, we may become Christified as offsprings of the Light.
According to legend, Mary Magdalene and her family were set adrift on the Mediterranean Sea and made their way to Southern France soon after the crucifixion and Resurrection. At this time in history, aside from the already established Celts, many Greeks, Arabs, Jews and others lived and travelled in this area, as Gaul housed the second-largest Jewish population after the Holy Land.
Amid this cosmopolitan confluence of cultures and the exchange of goods, there must have been an exchange of philosophical and religious ideas. It is very possible that during this period, many spiritual and symbolic links were discovered between these diverse peoples and their traditional belief systems that stretched back to the temples of Egypt. Before she arrived in Les Saintes Marie Sur Les Mere, France was riddled with Isis cults. The name Paris etymologically can be linked to the pre-Celtic ParIsis, the grove of Isis. Clearly, this region was fertile ground for Mary Magdalene's mission.
Following her arrival in France, she was said to have travelled the land, preaching the authentic Gnostic gospel of Jesus, which had been directly transmitted to her during his time on Earth and in mystic visions after his return to the more subtle dimensions of Light. French religious literature from the Middle Ages is filled with legends and stories of the life of Mary Magdalene from this period until her death. Tales abound of her miraculous healings, her performance of the ritual of baptism, her aid in fertility and childbearing and even her ability to raise the dead. There are even reports of a secret tradition of the healing arts that exists today in France and traces its roots back to Mary Magdalene.
After this prophetic mission, Mary reportedly withdrew to a cave in Ste. Baume, where she spent the remainder of her days in prayer and seclusion. She is believed to have been buried at Ste. Maximin, where her remains were watched over by Cassianite monks from the fifth century until the Saracen invasion.
Ever since I have lived in France, I have spent most of my time reading, researching and visiting places associated with Her and her spiritual descendants. These places are filled with her presence and the timeless grace of apostolic succession. I have always had a sense of those who walked with her. Some of those people were by her side constantly. In contrast, others would come for some time to soak up the message and return to their country to birth the sons and daughters of the Hidden Light into European Royalty and Seats of Power.
.. the spiritual fragrance of Her many spiritual descendants gathers around me, their voices softly rising in a harmonious choir that envelops me with their warmth and gentle guidance, each voice a unique hue and quality, all blending, rising and falling in a haunting cosmic melody, their power to awaken undiminished by having left this Earth, most of them long before this body was born.
Her successors survived despite bigotry and persecution by carefully selecting candidates, passing their orders exclusively to women through a whisper and a laying on of hands and maintaining the most strict secrecy throughout the centuries.
The Desert Mothers, Ancient Mothers, Anointed Daughters of Destiny, Sisters of the Hidden Light, call them what you will - I simply call them by what they are - The Holy Order of Mary Magdalene - the Apostolic Line of Succession. The unbroken, untainted, clear, direct and pure transmission of Mary Magdalene, as she was then, is now, and shall be.
For twelve weeks, we will journey through the Inner Circle of Mary Magdalene, meeting one of her disciples every week in an hour-long transmission, suggested reading materials and designated prayers. This deep submersion into the land-based memories of her Church of Love requires a period where you can be deeply present in what you are receiving. All the recordings are yours to keep and may be referred to at a more suitable time.
Nothing I am saying can be historically proven, as the Order remains partially secret - even to this day. Despite our more progressive times, there is still a danger.
The mantle admitting you into the Holy Order of Mary Magdalene is being extended..."there is but one thing I will speak to the Lord concerning the mystery of truth: In this, we have taken our stand, and to the cosmic are we transparent. "
"You have come so that the revealed may reveal the Revealer."
Dialogue of the Savior:
Register HERE for your Zoom Link and Instant Replay that is yours to keep.

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This is what last night looked like at Les Contes in the Notre Dame de Sophia. A group of Brazilian women are staying wi...
18/06/2023

This is what last night looked like at Les Contes in the Notre Dame de Sophia.
A group of Brazilian women are staying with us, headed by Marcia Daronch. Before me were 7. Singing their Brazilian Songs and drenching me in their 'presents'. The other guests instantly connected. We had Irish folk here, Egyptian, Czech, Dutch (obviously) and Mexican... honestly I can hardly keep up!

All I could say was...

"In this moment, I am totally fulfilled.
Behold, it is happening.
This is real..."

Photo - Ahmed El Feqy

Got a free evening?Then curl up and press play...for a Podcast on all things - SOPHIA! Today on Sense of Soul, we have A...
20/02/2023

Got a free evening?
Then curl up and press play...for a Podcast on all things - SOPHIA!

Today on Sense of Soul, we have Aletheia Pistis Sophia. She is a Mystic, Minister and Author of Sacred Wisdom. She joins us from her home at the Les Contes in the French Pyrenees. Where you will find Notre Dame de Sophia, her chapel dedicated to Mary Magdalene and her Apothecary of Body Rituals. Time spent here is admission into a Mystery School. A lineage that is firmly rooted in an apostolic Mary Magdalene tradition.
Her home is also a Bed and Breakfast located at the base of Montsegur, which is known for its strong association and tradition with Mary Magdalene and the Cathars. Since living here, she has researched as many layers of history, myth and legend as possible. Every day spent at Les Contes begins with Sacred Body Wisdom and closes with a mystical one-to-one acknowledgement of the countless gifts received. Staying at Les Contes would bring considerable abundance to your heart and Soul.

Aletheia is here to deepen your spiritual journey and to offer a safe space whilst doing so. If you feel a calling toward a tradition strongly rooted in the presence of Mary Magdalene, the Holy Sophia and Christ, I would highly recommend her books, workshops and she has a YouTube with an abundant of wisdom: https://anaiyasophia.com

Her book Fierce Feminine Rising: Heal from Predatory Relationships and Recenter Your Personal Power, you can purchase anywhere and is a powerful book for women! You can listen to her read this book in the audio version. https://www.amazon.com/Fierce-Feminine-Rising-Predatory-Relationships/product-reviews/B0848XJFLZ/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_show_all_btm?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews

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Dearest Friends,Join me for Lent (40 days) for a Somatic Enquiry into the great and silent depths only to be found in th...
09/02/2023

Dearest Friends,
Join me for Lent (40 days) for a Somatic Enquiry into the great and silent depths only to be found in the body. There is a body‑based language, domain and entrance point into the world that created this one.

You must know by now that I'm on a journey to recover, remember and represent ancient wisdom. Some 'gnosis' that was once held in the minds of men to re-language and rediscover its living legacy in the body.

To go back to the past, in the present, for the sake of the future.

During this holiest time, I would love to share with you the wisdom of the ancient Greeks, especially what they called Incubation.

These hour sessions will be taking place at 7 am CET, 6 am UK and early evening for those of us in the States. Everything is recorded and sent out immediately to be practised at your leisure.

We will be weaving together a tapestry of experience.

Read More, Feel More, Know More HERE https://anaiyasophia.com/talks/sacred-body-wisdom-purifying-light-of-lent

12/01/2023

Welcome to Les Contes Bed and Breakfast, a magical place nestled in the valley beneath Chateau de Montsegur, the last bastion of the Cathar Faith that continues to radiate a powerful presence today.
Les Contes was once a Colonie de Vacances, a summer holiday school run by the Catholic Church. Now, it has been transformed by Pete and Anaiya Sophia into a beautiful, inspirational sanctuary of warm-hearted hospitality, intriguing conversation and peaceful tranquillity.

The French Pyrenees is a soul-inspiring destination with its heavenly natural beauty that is teeming with sacred sites. That is why we are here; we have been called by a mysterious force that has brought us to this house. It is as if something wants to be reborn here.

The gorgeous eight-hectare landscape surrounding Les Contes includes forested mountains, green valleys, dramatic gorges, pristine rivers and our abundant spring, La Source de la Belisama, which is generous enough to bathe in. There is a presence here at Les Contes, which is instantly felt upon arrival. It is the Royal Faye that so obviously lives in the surrounding forest. Is it the goddess of the spring? Perhaps, it's the holy mountain itself, or is it the people gathering? Whatever it is, it is getting stronger as more and more people come to stay.

Everything about Les Contes bestows enchantment. Our own Chapel, Notre Dame de Sophia, emanates a sense of peace, taking people's breath away. Old Cathar Pathways weave through the varied landscape, offering numerous opportunities for hiking, soul-searching and authentic adventure.

The land surrounding Les Contes is being turned into a riverside, mountainside food forest, and permaculture haven. Home to many rescued and wild animals, our ethos is to leave behind our corner of the earth more abundant than when we found it.

The main house comprises 15 bedrooms, an enormous group space, and three gites, Sophia, Magdalene and Sarah, with self-contained kitchens and bathrooms. We run The Red Rose Cafe throughout the summer, a simple vegan/vegetarian stop-off for walkers, cyclists and tourists.

Every morning there is yoga with Anaiya, followed by a generous organic homegrown vegetarian breakfast. After which, you may decide to join Pete on a goat walk through the forest. , or drop in on Dinah, Anaiya's mum, who is often on hand, with tea and cakes in her apartment.

Also on site is the Apothecary of Body Rituals, a sacred spa specialising in ancient treatments for the heart, mind, body and soul.

In the evenings, you are welcome to end your day in the chapel, take a soak under the stars in the wood-fired hot tub, or grab a book from the library as you sip your wine, curled up by the hearth.

In the future, we plan to build treehouses, cabins and yurts in our forested areas – for those who genuinely love the outdoors and a real sense of peace.

Our vision is to bring people into the way we live and show them – they, too, can live in a similar way.

At Les Contes, we aim to live ecologically and sustainably. There is a natural spring from which we receive our mineral water, and our water turbine provides almost all our energy.

Our wonderful location is also available for groups.


The Main House
* 15 Large bedrooms, which can accommodate up to 30 guests.

* A spacious group space ideal for Yoga, Dance and

* An impressive library with an open fireplace

* A spacious dining room

A chapel - Notre Dame de Sophia

A Spring

Come Stay with Us https://lescontes.eu

Adresse

Les Contes, Route De Montsegur
Fougax-et-Barrineuf
09300

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