The "Fellowship of the Rosy Cross" is a term that refers to a mystical, spiritual order that originated in Europe in the early 17th century. The organization is also known as "Order of the Rose Cross," "Fraternity of the Rosicrucians," and "Rosicrucian Order." It is a philosophical and religious movement that seeks to achieve spiritual knowledge and enlightenment through a combination of study, prayer, and meditation. Members of this fellowship believe in the existence of a hidden knowledge that can be revealed through spiritual initiation and disciplined study. Other synonyms for this term include "Mystical Order of the Rose," "Order of the Mystic Rose," and "Order of the Sacred Rose".