ECER - European Congress of Ethnic Religions

30/05/2026

On 7th, 14th and 21st of June: Hellenic Religion / Hellenism by George Lizos & Elena Petri

The Hellenic Religion, also known as Hellenism, is the indigenous polytheistic religion of the Hellenes, with roots that go back to ancient times. This seminar offers an in-depth perspective at this living worldview, from which Hellenic thought shaped theology, tradition, philosophy, and cosmogonic narratives.

The Hellenic Religion consists of three axes:

The Hellenic Religion is polytheistic, as it recognizes and accepts the natural law of the multiplicity of the Cosmos. Its unique pantheon of Gods and Goddesses expresses and guarantees the functioning of the multiple and complex cosmic forces that constitute the Universe.

The Hellenic Religion is deeply naturalistic because it understands that the divine governs and permeates nature, making it sacred and alive. The Gods manifest themselves and act through the natural functions of nature (e.g., the annual cycle, birth, death, and rebirth), establishing the eternal and unchanging laws of the Cosmos.

Approaching the divine and understanding the laws of nature requires rational and intellectual processing and perception. Since ancient times, the observation, analysis, and systematization of natural phenomena have formed the basis of theology and worship practices (sacred rites, festivals, rituals). Knowledge of the divine world therefore arises from the study of living and sacred nature.

What will we examine in the seminar?

The seminar will explore how the Hellenes' "logically grounded sacred discourse," enriched by mythological narratives, has been preserved as an authentic and true tradition to this day. We will understand how the lived experience of sacredness leads humans to recognize the pervasive divinity around and within them, and how this perception shaped the ethics, art, and philosophy of Hellenic civilization.

We will discover how Hellenism offers a distinctive, rational, and deeply spiritual way of connecting with the divine and the laws of the Universe.

15/05/2026

Watch a short fragment from the lecture on Egyptian Religion
by Dr Marios Koutsoukos where Lamp Divination is presented.

Photos by: British Library and Ahmed Assem on Unsplash

30/04/2026

On 3rd, 10th and 17th of May: Egyptian Religion by Dr Marios Koutsoukos

In this seminar, participants will embark on an exciting journey into ancient Egyptian cosmology, examining its fundamental structures, from the myths of creation and the hierarchy of gods and goddesses (such as Ra, Osiris, Isis, and Horus) to the central concept of Maat (cosmic order, truth, and justice). Burial practices and beliefs about the afterlife, the soul, and the roles of Ka and Ba will be analyzed in depth, offering a comprehensive understanding of how religion shaped the politics, art, and daily life of Egyptian civilization for millennia.

29/04/2026

The TSERS (Theological Seminars of Ethnic Religious Studies) third seminar on Asatru Tradition presented by Koenraad Logghe, has been successfully completed.

Watch a short fragment from the second lecture on Asatru Tradition where the Types of Fire are presented.

Enroll here 👉 https://tsers.ecer-org.eu

26/04/2026

During the first three months of Theological Seminars of Ethnic Religious Studies from late-January to late-April we have covered Latvian religion — Dievturība, Roman Religion, and Ásatrú. 🌿 Egyptian Religion, and Hellenism shall follow in May and June.
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Greetings

26/04/2026

Watch a short fragment from the lecture on Ásatrú Tradition
by Koenraad Logghe where Astronomical Calculations of Time and The Precession of the Earthpoole are presented.

17/04/2026

Watch a short fragment from the lecture on Ásatrú Tradition
by Koenraad Logghe where Architectural Features about Horses is presented.

14/04/2026

Watch a short fragment from the lecture on Ásatrú Tradition
by Koenraad Logghe where Odin as Visionary is presented.

05/04/2026

On 12th, 19th and 26th of April: Ásatrú Tradition by Koenraad Logghe

Ásatrú, as represented by Traditie vzw, constitutes the culturally rooted form of the Old Germanic-Norse religion as it historically developed in the Low Countries. For legal reasons, the name was later changed to Ásatrú, meaning “loyalty to the Æsir,” a term that subsequently became the standard designation for the Old Norse ethnic religion across Europe. Traditie vzw represents the local, culturally embedded expression of this tradition within Dutch-speaking regions (Flanders and the Netherlands).

What will we examine in the seminar?

The cosmos is inhabited by a multitude of beings—Gods and Goddesses, Giants, elves, spirits, household protectors, and various other entities—whose presence shapes human experience and attentiveness to signs.
All existence unfolds within a larger order governed by Ørlǫg (Primal Law), while each individual bears a specific task or destiny (Wyrd).
Through regular ritual practice, humans realign themselves with this cosmic order. Ignoring one’s place within this order leads to disorder and chaos, ultimately culminating in Ragnarök, the downfall of the Gods.

27/03/2026

The TSERS (Theological Seminars of Ethnic Religious Studies) second seminar on Roman Religion presented by Giuseppe Barbera and Ilenia Rossi, has been successfully completed.

Watch a short fragment from the third lecture on Roman Religion, -Associazione Tradizionale Pietas where the Incarnation and Reincarnation is presented.

Enroll here 👉 https://tsers.ecer-org.eu