THE OPHIDIAN SYNODUS
A contemporary religious confession devoted to the Serpent
The Synodus preserves and transmits the Ophidian doctrine: a theology in which the Divine reveals Itself through metamorphosis, tension, and renewal.
The Ophidian Synodus is the central body of a modern religious tradition that understands the Serpent as the symbolic form chosen by the Divine to manifest Its nature.
It is a contemplative confession—not proselitic—devoted to the study of metamorphosis, theophany, and the dynamic unity of the sacred.
Our task is to safeguard the doctrine, liturgy, and spiritual life of Ophidism, offering a space where the faithful may encounter the Divine through transformation.
The path
Ophidian doctrine unfolds through a theological system that interprets the Serpent not as a deity, but as the semeîon—the sign through which God discloses Its presence.
Its core disciplines explore the Divine as a living reality expressed through metamorphosis, contradiction, and renewal.
To enter the Ophidian path is to learn the logic of the Serpent: shedding what has hardened, descending into stillness, and rising transformed.
Liturgy
The liturgical life of the Synodus is centered on the Ierá, a rite that mirrors the rhythm of the Divine: silence, manifestation, rupture, and return.
The faithful are invited to join the public celebrations, which follow the spiral movement of the Ophidian year and reveal the metamorphic presence of God.
Our liturgical calendar includes major festivals as well as monthly celebrations open to visitors.
Synodal Resources
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The Ophidian Synodus is governed by a clear and articulated structure, entrusted with preserving the integrity of the doctrine and the unity of the liturgical life.
The Archegete, assisted by the Architheoros and the Synodal Secretariat, ensures the faithful transmission of the theology of the Serpent and oversees the spiritual direction of the community. Our Governance page presents the institutional body of the Synodus, its roles, and its foundational documents, offering full transparency to visitors and scholars alike.
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The Synodus maintains an active program of scholarly and cultural publication.
Our works include academic papers, theological essays, conference contributions, and the official texts of the tradition.Each publication reflects the intellectual depth of Ophidian theology and its dialogue with contemporary religious studies.
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The Didaskalía constitutes the educational heart of the Synodus.
It offers a structured introduction to Ophidian theology, symbolism, and liturgical understanding, guiding the faithful into the contemplative discipline that shapes the Ophidian path.Education within the Synodus is not a matter of doctrine learned by rote, but a gradual deepening of perception: an invitation to recognise the Divine through metamorphosis, to cultivate interior lucidity, and to engage with the theological foundations that sustain our tradition.
Visitors and members alike may access introductory materials, commentaries, and formative resources designed to accompany their first steps into the study of Ophidism.