The Neokoros is the “warden of the sacred place”. After the Novitiate, which ends following the request of the Novice and after positive evaluation of the Administration, the Novice becomes a Neokoros. This period combines the study of Ophidian doctrine with the the first approach to liturgical practice. During in-person liturgies, he helps in the preparation of the sacred space, without having direct access to the altar. In case of online celebrations he helps with the setting of the hosting platform, the settings on microphone and webcams and all technical things related to the celebration. The Neokoros must serve with a single liturgist (or above) for at least three (3) months.

After their service as Neokoros, the Liturgist who have worked with them can accept them as a Sacrist. In this phase, which lasts three (3) months more, they will be in charge of cleaning and manipulate the objects on the altar, actively helping the Liturgist during the celebrations. In case of online liturgies, they will be in charge of giving instructions to participants, monitoring their behavior during the celebration and reading the responses of the liturgy (if necessary). During this period, the Sacrist must also focus their studies on the axioms of the ophidian liturgy, having a theoretical preparation for its celebration.

The Hiereologos is the final stage of liturgical education and is the student who has mastered the symbolism of the Canonic Ierà, being able to focus their studies on the festive liturgies and on alternative celebrations (weddings, funerary rites, canonizations). The Hiereologos does not only study them, but unifies the functions of the Neokoros and the Sacrist for all the advanced liturgies. The passage from Sacrist to Hiereologos is suggested, again, by the Liturgist working on their education. Together with the practical service they take the course of “Fundamentals of Western Philosophy”.

The Liturgist is the celebrant of Ophidian liturgies. They can celebrate all the fundamental celebrations (Canonic Ierà, Festive Liturgies, Weddings and Funerary Rites) being in charge of their own ophidian community. To become a Liturgist, a Hiereologos must complete successfully their practical service with their teacher, plus an oral examination with an Exegete or above on Ophidian doctrine, liturgy, latin language and basic western philosophy.

The Exegete is a proper interpreter of Doctrine. The Exegete is responsible for official interpretation, commentary, and resolution of doctrinal disputes, ensuring the intellectual integrity of the Gnōsis. Any Liturgist who, in addition to their liturgical service has contributed in the philosophical dissemination of Ophidism, can request the access to the office of the Exegete. The admission fully depends on the administration, considering their publications, contributions and academic merits.

The Hierophant is the master of ophidian practice and philosophy. They have shown themself capable not only to conduct the more complex liturgies and to actively contributing in the academic dissemination of Ophidism, but has also proved to have great organizational skills. For this reason, the Hierophant is in charge of several Liturgists, contributing in the organization of bigger liturgies and events on their territory.

The Taxsiarch is the chief of Order and Strategy. They are Responsible for the structural organization (Taxis) and discipline of the Synodus on a broad, strategic level, translating the spiritual mandate into actionable, disciplined conduct across all communities. For this reason, they are nominated directly by the Hierarch being their stricter collaborators. They have a seat in the Private Council of the Hierarch, having spiritual power over a greater territory than the Hierophant.

The Hierarch is the supreme leader of Ophidism on a spiritual and administrative level. He/She has power all over the Synodus, working together with other administrative offices and their Private Council to administrate the Synodus worldwide. The Hierarch is elected by the Tkasiarch among them and is a lifelong office.