What is Roman Revivalism

Two years ago I found Roman Revivalism, several months after I had joined Cultus Decorum, and I found the group a better fit then Cultus Decorum. So what is Roman Revivalism? Roman Revivalism is the between path going between Reconstructionism and Eclectic Neo-Paganism. We don't do devotional work, because that was something the Romans did do and that was something that wouldn't fit in today's world. How I practice my practice is simple.

I bring the gods into the here and now and I don't stick with a clear script. I don't believe that the gods will strike you down if you don't do it the way that it was done in ancient times. We live in the modern world and some of the rituals that was done is way too complicated and wouldn't fit on the time table that I have some times.

However I do three basic rituals. One, during the first day of the month, the nones on the seventh day of the month, depending, and the Idus on the 15th of the month. There are some holiday's that are celebrated as well, but those are the three basic ritual times that I have that might not be simple. I do daily small thank you rituals with incense and water. Later on I will be reading from a prayer card that I will be buying on the second.

I hope that this post helps.

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