Korporatsioon Revelia (also Korp! Revelia) is an all-male fraternity in Estonia. It was founded in 1920.[1]

Korporatsioon Revelia
Founded1920; 104 years ago (1920)
TypeAcademic corporation
AffiliationEKL
StatusActive
ScopeInternational
MottoÜks kõige – kõik ühe eest!
"One for everything – all for one"
Colors  Black,   White and   Green
Flag
Chapters4
HeadquartersVeski 45
Tartu 50409
Estonia
Websitewww.revelia.ee/home.html

History

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Korporatsioon Revelia was founded in 1920 as an Estonian fraternity after the Estonian War of Independence.[1][2] It goal was to create a friendly society for students and to help preserve Estonian culture, language, and people.[2]

Its headquarters and main covents (chapters) is in Tartu, active convents are also Tallinn, Estonia and in Toronto, Canada.[2] It is a member of the League of Estonia Corporations.

Symbols

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The motto of Korporatsioon Revlia is Üks kõige – kõik ühe eest! or "One for everything – all for one.[1] The Korps colors are black, white, and green.[1] Members wear a tekkel cap that is green with black and white trim.[3] New members are called foxes; their cap is black.[3] Members also wear a color band or ribbon that is white, black, and green.[3]

The Korps main symbol is its flag which features the organization's colors.[3] Its coat of arms includes a shield with has the date of foundation, its zirkel, and three silver lions with golden crowns.[3] Below the shield is an olderman's horn.[3] The shield is backed by flags and a pair of rapiers.[3]

Convents

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Following are the chapters or convents of the Korp!

Convent Location Status Reference
Korp! Revelia Tartu Tartu, Estonia Active [4]
Korp! Revelia Tallinn Tallinn, Estonia Active [4]
Korp! Revelia Canada Canada Active [4]
Korp! Revelia Filisters' Association Tartu, Estonia Active [4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "The History of the Revelia fraternity". korp! Revelia. Archived from the original on 23 May 2010. Retrieved 8 July 2010.
  2. ^ a b c "Home". Korporatsioon Revelia. Retrieved 2024-09-29.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g "Symbols". Korporatsioon Revelia. Retrieved 2024-09-29.
  4. ^ a b c d "Contact". Korporatsioon Revelia. Retrieved 2024-09-29.
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