Church of Bacchus
Classical painting of Bacchus with a wreath of leaves

ART · THEATRE · FREEDOM

Church
of Bacchus

A sanctuary for the sacred things in life.

Welcome to the Church of Bacchus, a virtual church reviving the ancient religion of Dionysus.

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AN OPEN INVITATION

For freedom.

This church is for supporters of art & theatre. For people who care about personal freedom and equality. A community of people who are curious about the mysteries of life and death and who believe in the Tradition of Criticism. The ancient mysteries and rites of Dionysus were attended by similar people.

Society often limits “god” to the idea of an omnipotent person or deified prophet. This ignores how gods can represent our spiritual connection to the world, manifested as an idea form within us. They can be our mystical guides and a collective source of creation.

The first and only official tenet of the church is, you do not talk about Church of Bacchus. Allow religious conversation to come up naturally. No proselytizing or buffeting people with your personal mystical beliefs.

Classical painting of a gathering of gods and celebrants

THE BUILD PLAN

The Theatre
of Bacchus

Throughout history, theaters have served as temples of Bacchus. Our vision is a modern Theatre of Bacchus, which will both produce and host theatrical works.

Initial donations will fund food truck giveaways, the planned main charitable operation of the church.

  • 01 Outdoor theatre
  • 02 Wine cellar for guests’ enjoyment
  • 03 Nature trail labyrinth
  • 04 Food truck giveaways
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SERMON OF BACCHUS

Birdy discusses his observations about modern society, along with challenging emotional and spiritual topics.

THE MYSTERIES

Is this real?

The ancient tradition of Dionysus brings together theatre, nature and the mysteries of life. Art offers a way to explore our spiritual connection to the world.

For a scholarly history of this tradition, explore Brian Muraresku’s discussion of the Mysteries of Eleusis on The Practical Stoic Podcast.

Ancient Greek illustration of figures and trailing vines

A SIMPLE MISSION

Sacred things.
Earthly good.

Marble Bacchus holding a cup

Spiritual gathering place

A sanctuary for the sacred things in life.

Still life with fruit and a richly laid table

Save wasted food

Food truck giveaways.

Figures dancing among trees in a classical woodland painting

Keep nature clean

Recycle wasted materials.

WRITE TO US

Contact the church

bacchuschurch@gmail.com