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Revision as of 08:18, 22 August 2012
The Church of Humanity traces its roots to noble orders of knighthood and the laws of ancient monarchies. It espouses the principles of order, integrity, obedience, and loyalty as a result of these historical ties. Those who take the Oath of Faith, the Church's full members, are expected to help guide and teach others in the beliefs of Holy Church. In this way, we build a strong foundation of community and kinship under the Divine's loving gaze.
Holy Church's ranking is divided between Adherents, Oathsworn (full members who are themselves divided between tithers, Templars, and Clerics), and the Ecclesiarchy.
Most Adherent ranks are attained through devotion and tithing. It is through this stage in one's spiritual life that followers are to seek out the Church's teachings and doctrines Adherents are also expected during this time to consider their future within Holy Church, their path as one of the Oathsworn.
When an Adherent is ready to become a full member of the Faith they must contact the Ecclesiarchy and swear the Oath of Faith, pledging to uphold the Code of Chivlary, the Twelve Tenets, and the doctrines of Holy Church. <parsed for rewording>
The lowering of rank is uncommon unless requested from the Oathsworn or even Adherents who can no longer afford certain tithes. Exceptions include clerics who violate proscriptions (such as using the Faith to seize lands from landed lords), Knights Templar who disobey or refuse orders from their officers, or any who practice some form of heresy. In the latter case, punishment is only carried out by order of the Ecclesiarchy. Should one truly turn their back on the Tenets of Holy Church, they may be declared an apostate.
The Ecclesiarchy
The Ecclesiarchy in its entirety from across the world, it is the heart of Holy Church. While based on the East Continent, its branches influence several continents and all obey the Tenets. While all Grand Clerics are equal as Pontificum, in practice the place for highest advancement in the entirety of the Church is the East Continent as it is from there that the Arch Cleric oversees all.
Jor Tanos Arch Cleric, Pontifex Maximus of the Church
Benedictus Tanos Grand Cleric Vicarius, Pontifex Magnus of the East Continent
Michael Turner Grand Cleric Ecclesiast, Pontifex Magnus of Beluaterra
Malos Nebehn Grand Cleric Ecclesiast, Pontifex Magnus of the Far East (Pending)
Aragorn Lionheart Grand Cleric Vicarius, Pontifex Errans of Beluaterra
Vacant Grand Cleric, Pontifex of the Azure See East Continent
Vacant Grand Cleric, Pontifex of the Cobalt See Beluaterra
Nafsika Aroo Grand Cleric, Pontifex of the Gold See East Continent
Antonious Turner Grand Cleric, Pontifex of the Rose See East Continent
Vacant Grand Cleric, Pontifex of the Sable See East Continent
Jameson Talratheon Grand Cleric, Pontifex of the Scarlet See East Continent
Maedros Iltaran Grand Master of the Templar Order
Nidor Lionheart Master of the Templar Order on Beluaterra
Genivae Mailler Archchancellor of Holy Church East Continent
Lance Hagakure Counsellor Externus, Vicar Apostolic of Eponllyn East Continent
Hierarchy Layout
EcclesiarchyFounder OathswornOathsworn Ranks can only be obtained after the Test has been taken, and after at least one month of service in the Church. FollowersApostate |
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