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EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 1H 7M

Threshold of the Cave: A New Era of Platonic Liturgy

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In this episode, Eric interviews Giioke Arturo, a member of the Platonic Path group, about his innovative project, "Threshold of the Cave," which serves as a Platonic worship service. Giioke shares his journey into Platonism, highlighting the challenges he faced in establishing a personal practice and how this led to the creation of a structured worship service designed for modern practitioners. The podcast aims to facilitate Platonic worship in a way that is accessible and meaningful for everyday individuals, incorporating elements like the lunar calendar and traditional Roman practices into a contemporary context.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Platonic Worship 01:12 Creating Threshold of the Cave 08:30 Understanding the Roman Calendar 15:42 Modern Adaptations of Ancient Holidays 23:09 Blending Ancient and Modern Practices 34:38 The Evolution of Religious Practices 39:12 Understanding the Platonic Church Service 44:53 Engaging with the Divine: Accessibility in Worship51:51 Personal Spiritual Journeys and Community Engagement 01:00:18 Embracing Modern Spiritualityhttps://thresholdofthecave.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chipshttps://substack.com/@giiokearturo?utm_source=about-page

In this episode, Eric interviews Giioke Arturo, a member of the Platonic Path group, about his innovative project, "Threshold of the Cave," which serves as a Platonic worship service. Giioke shares his journey into Platonism, highlighting the challenges he faced in establishing a personal practice and how this led to the creation of a structured worship service designed for modern practitioners. The podcast aims to facilitate Platonic worship in a way that is accessible and meaningful for everyday individuals, incorporating elements like the lunar calendar and traditional Roman practices into a contemporary context.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Platonic Worship 01:12 Creating Threshold of the Cave 08:30 Understanding the Roman Calendar 15:42 Modern Adaptations of Ancient Holidays 23:09 Blending Ancient and Modern Practices 34:38 The Evolution of Religious Practices 39:12 Understanding the Platonic Church Service 44:53 Engaging with the Divine: Accessibility in Worship51:51 Personal Spiritual Journeys and Community Engagement 01:00:18 Embracing Modern Spiritualityhttps://thresholdofthecave.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chipshttps://substack.com/@giiokearturo?utm_source=about-page

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