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“Born from a convergence of ancient wisdom and modern seeking, the Order traces its steps through ritual, silence, and the intuitive knowing that something sacred has been forgotten, and now reawakens.”
Samaelism
What is Samaelism?
Samaelism is a new religion included in CESNUR among the new LHPs movements of the XXI century. Despite the jewish influence of its name, Samaelism is an independent movement that has changed and evolved to gain its doctrinal and theoretical autonomy.
Who we are.
Ordo Adamantis Atri is a spiritual fellowship for those who feel the pull of something deeper — something sacred that stirs beneath the surface of everyday life. We are a modern contemplative order rooted in timeless mystery, devoted to the awakening of the soul through ritual, reflection, and inner transfiguration.
Our name, "Order of the Black Diamond," reflects a central truth: that the most radiant forms of wisdom are forged in the hidden places of our being. Like the diamond — shaped under pressure, born in darkness — the awakened soul emerges through struggle, insight, and spiritual fire.
We do not follow rigid dogmas, but we walk with reverence. We listen for the divine voice that echoes in silence, in symbol, in beauty, and in the shared human longing for transcendence.
Our Mission.
We are here for the seekers — for those who yearn not for easy answers, but for a deeper, more luminous way of being. Our mission is to nurture a sacred path that speaks to the heart, the intellect, and the spirit alike. We offer:
Transformative teachings through sacred texts, guided dialogue, and reflective study
Practices of contemplation that nourish stillness, clarity, and inner strength
A living community of souls committed to authentic growth and spiritual companionship
We believe that the sacred is not separate from life — it lives within it. True spirituality must be both inward and shared, both structured and inspired. The path we walk is one of balance, beauty, and the quiet revolution of the soul.
Our Symbols
The Black Diamond: Formed in silence, under immense pressure, the black diamond represents the radiant clarity that arises through inner struggle and hidden refinement. It is the image of the soul that has journeyed through trial and emerged with wisdom, beauty, and strength. The blackness is not absence, but depth — the sacred unknown that reveals itself only to those who enter it with reverence.
The Serpent: An ancient and universal emblem, the Serpent speaks of transformation, healing, and spiritual awakening. It sheds its skin to grow, reminding us that evolution always involves letting go. In our tradition, the Serpent is also the bearer of divine knowledge — winding through the soul like a current of insight, it teaches balance, subtlety, and the sacred art of renewal.
The Farmacon: At once poison and remedy, the Farmacon is the sacred tension that lies at the heart of true growth. It teaches us that discomfort is not the opposite of healing, but often its beginning. The Farmacon appears in moments of loss, doubt, or crisis — moments that invite us to find deeper meaning, hidden strength, and a more expansive sense of the divine.
These symbols are not fixed icons, but living mysteries. They accompany us as we pray, study, and grow — shaping our inner lives and calling us to deeper understanding. Through them, the invisible becomes touchable, and the sacred becomes near.
Social Doctrine
Looking at the Nothing as the horizon of existence, the samaelite also knows that it is not appropriate to make any discrimination: taking the infinite omnipotence of the Serpent as a term of comparison of the human, all those useless differences that for millennia have constituted a factor of social disintegration and racial segregation fall apart. There are no blacks or whites, heterosexuals or homosexuals, there are no strong and weak sexes or gender issues: we are all equal before the Nothingness.
This is why anyone can be a samaelite.
Samaelism is an inner spark that exists apart from all these things.
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The Serpent’s voice
Are you willing to hear the Serpent’s call and become a Samaelite?
The voice of the Serpent speaks in the Codex Serpentis, a free text structured to answer all your questions and to help you hear the sacred calling of the Farmacon.
Read the text and practice the meditation to explore your first perceptions on the samaelite path.
Become a Samaelite
Have you heard the call of the Serpent?
Are you ready to follow its teachings?
Download the ritual and become a samaelite.
Publications
Exalogy of the Serpent
Practical Guide to Samaelism
Treatise of Samaelite doctrine
Liber Precis Serpentis
Our History and Structure
The Ordo Adamantis Atri emerged quietly in the early 21st century, drawing together individuals from diverse backgrounds who shared a common intuition: that beneath the noise of the modern world, something sacred still calls.
Its roots lie in contemplative practice, poetic theology, and the desire to reawaken the mystical dimension of life.
From the beginning, the Order was designed to be open yet serious, structured yet free. Its core teachings were first shared in our Private Institution, through symbolic writings, rites, and acts of service.
The Order is composed of several ranks:
Novice: including all seekers, where one receives introductory texts, meditations, and seasonal reflections.
Academicus: This name highlights your studies in the Academia Serpentis. Even if you are considered a member, you still have not access to the celebration of our liturgies, because you have not been initiated yet.
Hiereús: After your studies in the Academia are completed, you become a samaelite Hiereús, by the canonization. This initiatory ritual marks you as a true follower of the Serpent, able to celebrate its liturgies and mysteries.
Exegetes: The Exegetes are responsible for up to eleven Hiereús in their territory and, therefore, are a very important role in our Order, not dissimilar to the role of the bishop in other religions. To become Exegetes a Hiereús must pass an oral examination on Samaelite Doctrine, Latin and Liturgy.
Geminus: Among the Exegetes, the Gemini are nominated directly by the head of our Order, the Ipsissimus Magister Templi. A Geminus is chosen because of their academic or charity merits, their liturgical expertise and their dedication to the Order. Gemini are the highest rank of our Order and they are responsible for the election of the Ipsissimus, but also for all the activities in a specific Continent.
There is no hierarchy of worth — only differing levels of depth and commitment.
The Order is guided by the Ipsissimus Magister Templi who serve, not command, and who maintain the integrity of its teachings.