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What is Cataleos? The original temple of Artemis at Cataleos is a semi-public sacred space located near Central Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Read more about the Temple of Artemis at Cataleos. Since the temple's founding in 2005 others have begun erecting temples of their own, and in support of these efforts Cataleos has become an alliance between temples dedicated to the ancient Greek goddess Artemis. What are the Catalean temples? The Catalean temples are sacred spaces dedicated to the ancient Greek goddess Artemis. Each Catalean temple is autonomos, so its identity is largely determined by its neokoros (temple keeper). Is there someone in charge of Cataleos? No. The temple of Artemis at Cataleos has its own neokoros, but there is no single person who runs all the Catalean temples. Who runs the Catalean temples? Each Catalean temple is run by its own neokoros. Are there Catalean priestesses or priests? No. Cataleos is not involved with determining who can or can't be a priestess or priest. Cataleos recognizes neokoroi, people who own and care for a temple. These individuals may or may not also be priestesses or priests. The method of assigning clergy is left to the determination of each temple. What makes a temple Catalean? There are three elements that all Catalean temples share. The first, of course, is Artemis. Second is the Artemisia, a festival held in honor of Artemis. Third is the Epangeliai, promises the Catalean neokoroi make to Artemis and to each other. Read the Epangeliai. What is the Artemisia? The Artemisia is a festival of Artemis traditionally celebrated on the 6th day of the 6th month. The Artemisia celebrates the personal connections each of us can make with Artemis. By definition the Artemisia is observed in whatever way each individual finds most appropriate, so each temple may celebrate the Artemisia very differently, but the underlying concept is the same. How can I visit a Catalean temple? If you would like to visit a Catalean temple, contact the neokoros of that temple. Each temple has its own page with location and contact information. See a list of Catalean temples. How can I create a Catalean temple or join Cataleos with my current temple? If you are interested in creating a Catalean temple or joining Cataleos with an estabished temple of Artemis, send us an email with information about you and your space.