Type: gnostic Rosicrucian fraternity
Documented foundation: 1932 in Brazil according to secondary documentation; a visible national organization with an active Latin American branch.
Self‑description: the FRA defines itself as a school of Christian and gnostic esotericism offering teachings on spiritual alchemy, Hermetic magic and the quest for self‑knowledge. It celebrates open religious and gnostic services.
Claimed lineage: the organization evokes a link with the Fraternitas Rosae Crucis and the heritage of Dr Arnoldo Krumm‑Heller (Huiracocha), a figure of Spanish‑speaking Rosicrucianism at the beginning of the 20th century.
Access: correspondence courses and public teachings; liturgical celebrations are open to sympathizers. Formal membership is conducted through a gradual process.
Public contact: headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, with telephone, WhatsApp and a contact form on the site.
Critical note: the FRA is important for mapping Rosicrucianism in Latin America. It is important to distinguish its different branches and not to confuse FRA and FRC. The information available varies by country.
Sources: Official FRA site, articles on the presence of Rosicrucianism in Latin America.