Sirchade, the Ninth Servitor of Duke Syrach

Sirchade is another of the eighteen servitors of Duke Syrach. He is ranked as ninth within the hierarchy and is also known as Acham, Silcharde, or Sirchael although these titles are hardly ever used within the actual context of practice. This demon is mentioned within the Secrets of Solomon, the Grimorie of Pope Honorius, and the Grimorium Verum. Sirchade is associated with the fifth day of the week – Thursday. The Grimorium Verum states the following regarding this demon: “Sirchade makes you see all sorts of natural and supernatural animals.”

This demon is capable of making the conjuror see all sorts of visions of supernatural creatures and natural animals. The Grimorie of Pope Honorius states that this demon presides over Thursday hence the aforementioned association with the day. As a result, he is colloquially referred to as the “Demon of Thursday”. Like the other demons within his hierarchy, there is a notable lack of information pertaining to this demon thus showing his obscurity within demonology circles.

The ritual for summoning Sirchade is the same one used in the evocation of the other servitor demons. It is a difficult procedure which asks the medium to not sin or have any sexual contact for three days before doing the last steps in the process of the summoning of Sirchade. The demon must be summoned on Thursdays because that is when he is strongest. However, it is presently unknown whether he is nocturnal, diurnal, or both.

It is necessary to show him the utmost respect in order to minimize the likelihood of malevolence while increasing the chances of a desirable outcome during rituals. It is also worth noting that there are no revelations of whether the demon himself is malevolent or otherwise and it is thus necessary that only experienced conjurors attempt his invocation. Nevertheless, the oblivion regarding his true nature poses a risk of sorts to the conjuror regardless of their levels of experience.

History

Like the other servitor demons in this hierarchy, he was first mentioned by Alibek the Egyptian in 1517 during the publication of the Grimorium Verum. The Grimorium Verum also does not reveal the origins of this demon further adding to his mystery. Old Graeco-Roman mythology or ancient Middle-Eastern myths also do not make mention of this demon and it is thus plausible that he was a pagan god who was only demonized with the advent of Christianity throughout the Middle Ages. The original identity of this demon has since been lost to history.

Description

Rank: Ninth of the Eighteen Servitor demons that serve under Duke Syrach

Day: Thursday

Color: Black

Appearance

Like the other demons within his hierarchy, Sirchade is very obscure and little is known regarding this demon. Furthermore, there are no credible accounts of the demon’s physical appearance and the implication here is that Sirchade is usually invisible when invoked. The conjuror should expect to feel the demon’s energy at the height of the ritual as opposed to seeing his physical manifestation.

The “Demonic Enns” of Sirchade

Veni, veni, o comitis Sirchade

Liftoach Pandemonium, et germinet Sirchade

The Seal of Sirchade

Similar demons to Sirchade

  • Nambroth
  • Klepoth
  • Clauneck
  • Bechaud
  • Satanachia
  • Dantalion
  • Amdusias

Attributes of Sirchade

  • Very little is known regarding the demons within this hierarchy and Sirchade is no different. It is thus impossible to know the true nature of this demon – whether he is evil or benign. The implication here is that only experienced mediums should attempt to summon this demon.
  • Sirchade is capable of making the conjuror see all sorts of natural animals and supernatural creatures. He is thought to facilitate this through the revelation of visions.
  • This demon is said to preside over Thursday within the Grimorie of Pope Honorius and has been referred to as the “Demon of Thursday”. He is thus to be summoned only on this day.
  • Like all the other demons within this hierarchy, the first mentions of this demon within recorded history can be traced back to the publication of the Secrets of Solomon in 1517 by Alibek the Egyptian.

When to summon Sirchade

This demon can be called forth to allow the conjuror have visions of supernatural creatures or normal animals – whichever they please.

Ritual Time: He is associated with Thursdays and should only be summoned then.

Items required

  • The Seal of Sirchade
  • Water
  • Salt
  • Quill
  • Virgin parchment

Precautions:

  • This demon is potent despite his ranking as almost in the middle in the hierarchy. It is therefore necessary to accord him the utmost respect during rituals.
  • The conjuror should also take care to protect themselves from otherworldly energies by mentally picturing a protection circle and entering it.
  • Reliance on demonic powers should also be minimized as it may affect the psychological parts of one’s life.

Steps

  • The conjuror should prepare by balancing their energies through engaging in power meditation.
  • The conjuror must also prepare themselves through saying the following prayer while washing the arms and face with the holy water: “Lord God, ADONAY, who hast formed man in Thine image, I, the unworthy and sinful, beseech Thee to sanctify this water, to benefit my body and soul, cause me to be cleansed.”
  • The conjuror must avoid all sin and stay chaste for three days, praying five times in the day, and four times at night.
  • The virgin parchment should be prepared containing invocations and the Seal of Sirchade before the day of the ritual (Thursday).
  • The following conjuration is then said: “I conjure thee, Sirchade, by the name of the Great Living God, Sovereign Creator of all things, that thou appear in human form, fair and agreeable, without noise or inconvenience, to answer truthfully in all the interrogations that I shall make. I conjure thee to do this by the power of the Holy and Sacred Names.”
  • After completion of the ritual, the demon should be dismissed respectfully through the following prayer:

“Go in peace, Sirchade, whence you came, peace be with you, and come every time I shall call you, in the name of the Father + and of the Son + and of the Holy Spirit + Amen“.