The story happened almost 30 years ago
Marilyn Manson 's relationship with the Church of Satan. Many say he was ordained a priest 30 years ago, and recently, the institution spoke out, revealing that this did not happen.
In his autobiography, God of Fuck , released in 1998, Manson said that the church's founder, Anton Szandor LaVey, certified him as a "minister of the Church of Satan" in 1994 during a tour with Nine Inch Nails. Manson further stated that LaVey prophesied: "You're going to cause a great deal of damage. You're going to impress the world."
Now, on its official Twitter account, the church explained the story: “Nearly 30 years ago, he received an honorary priesthood for his real-world achievements. This, however, is not an 'ordination,' nor is it related to anything he might say decades later.”.
No. Almost 30 years ago he was given an honorary priesthood for his real world accomplishments at the time. That is not “ordained” nor is it related to anything he might say decades later.
— The Church Of Satan (@ChurchofSatan) August 22, 2018