Korporatsioon Revelia
History
Korporatsioon Revelia was founded in 1920 as an Estonian fraternity after the Estonian War of Independence. It goal was to create a friendly society for students and to help preserve Estonian culture, language, and people.
Its headquarters and main covents (chapters) is in Tartu, active convents are also Tallinn, Estonia and in Toronto, Canada. It is a member of the League of Estonia Corporations.
Symbols
The motto of Korporatsioon Revlia is Üks kõige – kõik ühe eest! or "One for everything – all for one. The Korps colors are black, white, and green. Members wear a tekkel cap that is green with black and white trim. New members are called foxes; their cap is black. Members also wear a color band or ribbon that is white, black, and green.
The Korps main symbol is its flag which features the organization's colors. Its coat of arms includes a shield with has the date of foundation, its zirkel, and three silver lions with golden crowns. Below the shield is an olderman's horn. The shield is backed by flags and a pair of rapiers.
Convents
Following are the chapters or convents of the Korp!
| Convent | Location | Status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korp! Revelia Tartu | Tartu, Estonia | Active | |
| Korp! Revelia Tallinn | Tallinn, Estonia | Active | |
| Korp! Revelia Canada | Canada | Active | |
| Korp! Revelia Filisters' Association | Tartu, Estonia | Active |
See also
References
- ^ "The History of the Revelia fraternity". korp! Revelia. Archived from the original on 23 May 2010. Retrieved 8 July 2010.
- ^ "Home". Korporatsioon Revelia. Retrieved 2024-09-29.
- ^ "Symbols". Korporatsioon Revelia. Retrieved 2024-09-29.
- ^ "Contact". Korporatsioon Revelia. Retrieved 2024-09-29.