The Synodus is the International organization for the development and dissemination of Ophidian Faith.
The Synodus
A communion for those who seek a living, open spirituality.
Rooted in the ancient symbol of the Serpent, The Synodus explores faith, transformation, and the unity between wisdom and compassion.
We are not a closed order or doctrine, but a shared path — open to all who wish to understand the sacred in themselves and in the world.
Ophidism is the doctrine that views the Ancient Serpent as the supreme symbol of Existence, embodying the relentless force of Becoming achieved through the ethical Polemos.
The Taxis Centrum: Seat of the Hierarch
Our Taxis is the shield against chaos, ensuring that the solitary voice of the Hierarch is heard worldwide. We turn the mystery of the Pharmakon into the discipline of becoming.
Ophidian Didaskàlia
The Didaskalia is the rigorous and official system of instruction within The Ophidian Synodus. It is not merely a curriculum, but the structured, academic discipline that frames the aspirant for service and accession to the Order. Our path is a methodical and formally evaluated progression that merges the mastery of ritual with the highest level of philosophical speculation
The Compendium of Studies
Discipline commences with the taking of the first sacred vows and advances through three interconnected pillars of mandatory study:
Foundations of Doctrine: Training begins immediately with the Novice, who engages in essential foundational studies. These include the courses "Propedeutic to Liturgical Latin" and "The Serpent: theoretical premises to Ophidism," alongside the first approach to the Introductory Treatise on Ophidism.
Liturgical Mastery and Service: Education continues through active service (as Neokoros and Sacrist) culminating in the qualification of Hiereologos. The Hiereologos is the student who has mastered the symbolism of the Ierà and dedicates their studies to festive liturgies and alternative celebrations (weddings, funerary rites, canonizations).
Supreme Philosophy: Instruction is incomplete without a rigorous analysis of academic thought. Thus, the Hiereologos integrates their practical service with the course on "Fundamentals of Western Philosophy,"ensuring the Ophite is grounded in reason as much as in faith.
