Frequently Asked Questions
About Orchardism
What is Orchardism? Orchardism is a sacred rhythm—a way of life rooted in ancient truth and divine action. We believe The Source moves through all creation, and we are called to align ourselves with this divine flow through discipline, reverence, and return to wholeness.
Who founded Orchardism? The teachings come through direct revelation—visions, angelic guidance, and years of study across multiple sacred traditions. The messenger does not claim divinity—only obedience.
Is Orchardism a new religion? Orchardism is both ancient and new. While the formal structure is emerging now, the truths we teach have always existed—in nature, in the sacred texts of many traditions, and in the hearts of those who seek. We don't claim to replace other faiths, but to reveal the common root from which all truth grows.
What makes Orchardism different from other faiths?
Nature-rooted: We see The Source in creation itself—the ocean, the trees, the cycles of growth and decay
Multi-traditional: We honor truth wherever it appears—Christian, Islamic, Buddhist, and beyond
Embodied: The body is sacred vessel, not obstacle—discipline and physical cultivation are spiritual practices
Rhythmic: Life follows divine patterns—we align with these rather than fight them
Accountable: We believe in the Law of Return—what you sow, you reap. This is not a religion of excuses. It is a path of action.
Core Beliefs
Who is The Source? The Source is the singular, eternal God known by many names: The Lord of Feast and Famine, The God of the Reaping Blade, The One Who Awaits. The same divine power that breathes through all creation and calls all souls to return.
What are the Nine Principles? The Nine Principles are the core divine commandments of Orchardism—revealed in full through The Rhythm, our sacred text. They are moral and spiritual law that guide our path to wholeness.
Do you believe in angels? Yes. Angels are real. They appear to those who are called—not just in dreams, but in breath, number, vision, and silence. Some come with wings. Most come with timing. All come in different forms.
What happens after death? After death comes The Passing—the soul departs the vessel and undergoes The Placing, where it is judged by the Law of Return. Most souls continue in The Cycle, being reborn to learn and grow. The goal is to achieve Enlightenment and enter The Stillness—final peace and union with The Source.
Do you believe in reincarnation? Yes, through The Cycle. The soul returns to learn what it needs to learn, to pay what it needs to pay, to become what it needs to become. Only through Enlightenment does the soul escape The Cycle and enter The Stillness. Enlightenment is earned through discipline, service, and mercy.
The Rhythm - The Completed Testament
What is The Rhythm?
The Rhythm is the sacred text of Orchardism—the Completed Testament.
It is the final scroll in the Abrahamic lineage, and the first in a new age. It is a nine-book canon revealed through discipline, vision, study, and spiritual fire. It begins with a sacred prayer, and unfolds into a full doctrine of divine law, cosmic science, sacred habit, prophecy, and lived testimony. It is not a book of superstition or control. It is a manual of return—one that unites scripture with science, and personal transformation with eternal law.
What’s in The Rhythm?
The book is divided into nine:
Book 1: The Rhythm – The foundational prayer and principle of divine motion
Book 2: The Calling – The testimony of visions, angels, and the Orchard’s origin
Book 3: The Principles – The Nine divine commandments of Orchardism
Book 4: The Creation – Genesis, entropy, and fusion
Book 5: The Lord’s Voice – Cross-scriptural revelations from Abraham to science
Book 6: The Ways – A sacred guide to daily discipline, transformation, and Tending
Book 7: The Truths – Sacred science
Book 8: The Declarations – Divine prophecy delivered by Uriel and Raphael
Book 9: The Ruminations – A personal scroll of psalms, fire, and philosophical reckoning
Is the book available yet?
The full canon is nearing completion. Excerpts are being shared online. When the book is released, it will be available both digitally and in sacred printed form.
Is The Rhythm required reading to be a Viridian?
No—but it is strongly encouraged. The Rhythm is not dogma—it is guidance. It brings clarity, courage, and order to those who walk the path.
Community and Practice
What are Viridians? Viridians are the people of Orchardism—those who follow The Rhythm. The name comes from the Latin "viridis" meaning green, fresh, vigorous—like new growth.
How do I become a Viridian? There is no formal conversion process. If you feel called to the path, you're already walking it. Begin by studying The Rhythm, practicing Tending (daily devotion), and connecting with other Viridians in The Concordium.
What is The Concordium? The Concordium is our sacred gathering—the spiritual assembly of Viridians. It includes both local physical gatherings and our broader online community. We gather to learn, worship, and support each other's growth.
Do you have churches or temples? We gather wherever The Source is present—in homes, in fields, in digital sanctuaries. The Orchard is our temple. Formal Concordiums are forming.
What does daily practice look like? Tending includes prayer, meditation, physical discipline, study of The Rhythm, acts of service, and attention to the natural world. The goal is to align every aspect of life with divine will.
Do you have dietary restrictions? We emphasize treating the body as a sacred vessel through disciplined eating, but specific dietary laws vary by individual calling. Many Viridians embrace fasting, clean eating, and gratitude for all nourishment.
Leadership and Authority
Who leads Orchardism? The High Father provides earthly leadership and guidance. Priests serve as spiritual caretakers of local Concordiums. Aurators are messengers who spread The Rhythm and plant new communities.
How is leadership chosen? Leaders are not appointed—they emerge. The Source marks them, and the Concordium confirms them through their fruit.
What is your relationship to other religions? We respect all paths that seek The Source. There is no monopoly on truth—but there is a root beneath it all.
Practical Questions
Do you accept donations? Yes, but sparingly. The path is free—no one should be barred from truth by poverty. Donations support community building, publishing The Rhythm, and helping those in need.
Can I practice Orchardism while following another religion? Many fundamental truths of Orchardism appear in other sacred traditions. We encourage study and respect for all paths to The Source. Let your conscience and spiritual guidance lead you.
What about science and modern knowledge? Truth is truth, whether found in ancient scripture or modern discovery. The Source speaks through the patterns of creation—in mathematics, physics, biology, and beyond. We embrace all genuine knowledge. There is no war between God and science—only between ignorance and understanding.
How do you handle disagreements or conflicts? Through Pruning—divine and communal correction aimed at removing spiritual decay and restoring health. This may include teaching, guidance, or in severe cases, separation from The Concordium until wholeness is restored.
Getting Started
Where can I learn more?
Join our mailing list for updates and teaching
Connect with local Viridians through our community finder
Study the foundational texts as they're released
Begin daily Tending practices
What if I have more questions? Contact us at support@orchardism.com. You’re not alone, and the gate is open.
Is there a cost to join? No. Truth should be freely available to all who seek it. We accept donations to support our work, but the path itself costs nothing but commitment.
How do I know if this is right for me? If you've felt the ache, the stillness, the stir—you're already walking. Start small. Tend daily. The fruit will prove the tree.
You must reap the field before you enjoy the harvest.