All Priests Must Attend, The Call Has Been Spread.

[Archbishop John 85]

 

Clergymen shuffle there way to Herendul, laymen carry large chests into Archbishop Castus II, holdings. 

 

John looks around with a unsatisfied grunt, he looks to the Bishops, priests and so on around him and says with a low voice.. "Move with haste brothers, the meeting starts we must choose a leader and decide what to do."

 

They all assemble in one of Castus halls, John sips from some water from a wooden cup, as he stands. "Tis a sad day our Leader has left us, our nation we do not know the political landscape of it as of yet.. We have come here as I did not feel safe, and I feared for the relics safety some are with us here but others where hidden elsewhere.." He looks towards all of them then nods towards, the Prince Abbot "You may take the floor brother."

[ToenailTickler 290]

The acting High Ecclisiarch Alexios I, sits down silently.

[Haribo 385]

Signus Cross looks up from one of the many rows of pews. He clears his throat, standing up straight and tall. Taking a quick moment to adjust his small skullcap. He strides over to the altar.

 

"Brothers, of the most Divine Institution. Today we gather here today to discuss the crisis that we as the church are currently experiencing. I have suggested that we may continue drafting the canon law so that this may be set in stone. But as many other clergymen here today, the system that this single priest was chosen as High Ecclesiarch is not particularly favorable to any of us. Though before we shout out our sides and declare a war of politics. We must truly think of what we mean to act. We all want to make sure this most Holy and Pure organization stays strong as a bastion of holiness. We must remain faithful against all odds. And truly understand what it is to be High Ecclesiarch. It is not a title chosen by nepotism or simony. It is a title chosen among our holiest and devout followers of the Holy Light and the Creator. Thank you. Deus Vult."

 

The Prince-Abbot looks down at the assembled clergy as they mutter 'And so it shall be said.' before he steps down from the altar and walks back to the pews.

[ToenailTickler 290]

Slowly Alexios I speaks 

"Brothers, friends, and fellow members of the clergy, as the Prince-Abbot we must avoid this falling into a schism. So before we even discuss let us make some simple rules for our discussion so it doesn't fall into petty arguing."

[Archbishop John 85]

He looks towards, Alexios. He stands "I agree do you have a suggestion?" 

[ToenailTickler 290]

He speaks slowly

"Well like most things brothers, let us be respectful. Not only this, we must make sure that all our actions do not lead to a schism. Thirdly we must make sure all our actions are pure and blessed. That is all I can think of brothers" he looks around slowly "Do you agree brothers?"

[Archbishop John 85]

He nods his head in agreement. "Very good shall we start then?"

[Castus 71]

Castus nods affirmatively, "It is best that we hold council to make peaceful settlement, no further conflict should come of this.

 

We must firstly iron out conflicts between the Canon Law and the Bulls of the late Ecclesiarch and the late-rulings of his predecessor Goddard when he used the Church as a political tool to take secular control. 

This will provide ample precedent for the council to then decide whether to affirm the seating of Alexios as High Ecclesiarch, or allow for a revaluation and election amongst us seated here today. 

 

As a schism is a fear of us all, I suspect we will come to peaceful conclusion, and each make our own sacrifices to uphold the sanctity of the Church.

 

This is a matter of the Church, and not of the secular powers that war amongst each other. We are not a tool for the institutions of man, but only for the work of the Creator. Any decisions made as a result of outside interference will therefore be discredited."

[Haribo 385]

Signus Cross glances at Castus as he says this. Nodding with agreement. 

 

"And so it shall be said."

[ĔṀĔŔĨĨČĶ 519]

Father Kaelys arrives somewhat late. "Sorry I am late, I was out bringing the fight to the Heretics."

[ToenailTickler 290]

Alexios Smiles slightly "Welcome Brother, have a seat"

[ĔṀĔŔĨĨČĶ 519]

Nods Slowly, sitting near Alexios as he whispers to him a few times to be filled in on what he has missed.

[Major Dom 1297]

Iosif Ruthern, Metropolitan of Kralta, steps into the room and shakes the snow off of his overcoat as he takes a seat. "Brother Alexios, what am all this about?"

[ToenailTickler 290]

Iosif Ruthern, Metropolitan of Kralta, steps into the room and shakes the snow off of his overcoat as he takes a seat. "Brother Alexios, what am all this about?"

"A trial by the holy creator is upon us brother. Our brothers question, with holy reason, about the succession of mine. This meeting is to avoid a schism. We must avoid a schism at all cost, and this meeting will discuss how, and our next course of action."

[Major Dom 1297]

Iosif harrumphs. "I was not aware you were made High Ecclesiarch. Shouldn't we perhaps vote on the successor instead of resorting to succession and appointments?"