Immortal and Mysteries: Venerated Ascended Enlightened Master, Count of Saint Germain (vegetarian), Part 1 of 2

The Count of Saint Germain is one of history’s most enigmatic and fascinating figures, and has been described as an adventurer, inventor, alchemist, mystic, pianist, violinist, and composer. Often referred to as “The Wonderman of Europe,” He emerged in the 18th century, captivating European courts with His intellect, charm, and mysterious origins.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Saint Germain was recognized as a Spiritual Master of central importance to theosophy. He is also known as Ascended Master Saint Germain by the Saint Germain Foundation as well as various schools of Ascended Masters’ teachings. One of His devoted students testified to the fact that Saint Germain was a vegetarian, drank no wine, and lived according to a strict regime.

In March 1760, during the peak of the global conflict among European powers, Saint Germain went to the Hague in the Netherlands. He attempted to mediate peace between England and France, enlisting the support of Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg in these negotiations. From 1762 to 1774, Saint Germain traveled Europe widely.

In 1779, He arrived in Altona, Schleswig (modern-day Germany), and met His Highness Prince Charles of Hesse-Kassel, a significant figure in Danish politics. Prince Charles saw Saint Germain as a companion spirit and teacher. In “Memoires de Mon Temps,” Prince Charles wrote: “He was perhaps one of the greatest philosophers that ever existed. A friend of humanity; only desiring money to give it to the poor; also a friend of animals; His heart was never occupied except with the good of others.”

After spending three days with Saint Germain, Count Ernst Heinrich Lehndorff, chamberlain to Her Majesty Elisabeth Christine, Queen of Prussia, wrote in his diary dated May 2, 1977: “He follows a very strict diet, studies great frugality, drinks only water, never wine, and takes only one light meal a day… He preaches virtue, abstemiousness, and good works, and sets an example in these respects. No one can reproach Him with the least impropriety in any dealing. […]”

J. van Sypesteyn, a Dutch admirer of the Count, said of Him: “Sometimes He fell into a trance, and when He recovered, He said He had passed the time while He lay unconscious in far-off lands; sometimes He disappeared for a considerable time, then suddenly re-appeared, and let it be understood that He had been in another world in communication with the dead.”