All are welcome to join us for public rituals, whether online or in person, regardless of membership status. For those who feel called to explore the Hellenic path more deeply or wish to become part of our formal community, Temenos Oikidios offers different types of membership linked to specialized learning paths.
Below, you will see a list of the courses we offer with some links to register. Please note that each course is offered “on request” rather than on a schedule, although usually each is offered once per quarter. All new members are encouraged to start with the Hellenic Polytheistic Ritual and Practice Course.
Hellenic Polytheistic
Ritual and Practice
The goal of this course is to introduce new members of our temple to the practices and traditions of Hellenic Polytheism as they have been adapted by the Temenos Oikidios. Topics include Theology, Values, Worship Structure, and Personal Relationships with the Gods and Goddesses.
Prerequisite:
None
The Hellenic
Polytheistic Household
This course helps new Hellenic Polytheists develop a home-based practice inspired by the structure of Ancient Greek Household Worship and prepares members for participating in the Mysteries. Topics covered include Household Gods and Goddesses, Ancestral Worship, and the Mysteries.
Prerequisite:
Hellenic Ritual
The Hellenic Mysteries:
An Introduction
This course introduces members of the temenos to the practice and initiation rituals of the mystery traditions practice at Temenos Oikidios including the Eleusinian, Orphic, and Apollonian Mystery Traditions. Topics covered include the history of the mysteries, Eleusis, Orphism, and Pythagoreanism.
Prerequisite: Hellenic Household
Hellenic Priesthood and Clergy Training
Our temple provides training and education for those seeking to establish their own temples and ritual spaces. This training is open to all of those who have completed the Ritual Practice, Household Worship, and Mysteries courses. The training is a hybrid learning curriculum consisting of a combination of video lessons, live coaching sessions, live webinars, and assignments. The length of the training depends on how quickly the student progresses through the curriculum, however it roughly takes between 6 months and 1 year to complete.
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