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Hellenic Wicca
Hellenic Wicca is a polytheistic neo-pagan religion that worships the Greek pantheon of gods and goddesses. This tradition of Wicca draws upon Gardnerian and Alexandrian traditions for rituals, coven practise and many important texts such as the Drawing of the Moon (with adaptations).

Theology and Ethics
We are guided by the Wiccan Rede as our set of ethics rather than the Hellenes (those that practise Hellenismos) set of Hellenic principles.

Hellenic Wiccan's practise magick, using handed down knowledge from various sources. They subscribe to a code of morality known as the Wiccan Rede; Wiccans frequently subscribe to a broad code of morality known as the Wiccan Rede, although this is not taken literally or even adhered to by all Wiccans. Another characteristic of Wiccan religion is the ritual celebration of the lunar and solar cycles. Lunar rites, known as esbats are usually held around the time of the full moon; but they may also be held at the new moon, or the waxing or waning moon. The solar or seasonal festivals, known as sabbats take place eight times a year, in regular intervals known as the Wheel of the Year. While both the God and the Goddess are usually honoured at both kinds of rituals, the Goddess is mainly associated with the Moon, and the God is mainly associated with the Sun.

Initiatory Degree System
Hellenic Wicca does require an initiation, however as it is a relatively modern Neo-Pagan faith, they accept self-dedication as well.

Neophyte - Someone who is still studying Hellenic Wiccan within the Year and a day but not yet been considered for initiation or performed a self-dedication. The Neophyte will usually still be learning all the basic Wiccan concepts and is considered part of the Outer Circle of a Coven. Rituals: May work skyclad or in white robes - cannot work in coloured robes or headdresses 1st Degree - The Neophyte must have been studying and practising Hellenic Wicca for a year and a day as a Neophyte to be considered for initiation. They should understand basic Wiccan concepts and be able to express them with other Hellenic Wiccans. Once they have been initiated by a Hellenic Wiccan Coven or performed a self-dedication ritual they will be considered a 1st Degree Helllenic Wiccan. Rituals: May work skyclad or in coloured robes - cannot work in headdresses 2nd Degree - They display knowledge that is advanced from the basics of the First Degree. They are usually highly experienced and comfortable in their path. They are able to mentor Neophytes or 1st Degree Hellenic Wiccans. If they are part of a Hellenic Wiccan Coven they will also assist the High Preistess and High Priest with rituals, etc. Rituals: May work skyclad or in coloured robes, can work in headdresses etc if this has been requested by the High Preistess or High Priest Progression onto the 3rd Degree is reserved for Hellenic Wiccan Covens only due to the nature of the experience required. 3rd Degree - To reach 3rd Degree the Hellenic Wiccan should be comfortable in a leadership role, this means that if they are part of a Hellenic Wiccan Coven they are happy to step in for the High Priestess or High Priest when required. As a highly experienced Wiccan they will be expected to answer questions from Neophytes, 1st Degree and 2nd Degree Hellenic Wiccans. Rituals: May work skyclad or in coloured robes and headdresses