The Holy See

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THE CURIA

 

 

The Curia is the ecclesiastical government of the Holy See. The Holy See is the direct ecclesiastical jurisdiction under the duly elected High Pontiff. The Holy See preserves the Canon and ensures the faith is spread to all corners of the world. This ecclesiastical organization also governs the Holy Palatinate (the seat of the See) a body of provinces over which the High Pontiff rules ex officio as secular leader.

 

THE HIGH PONTIFF

 

 

Daniel I

 

The High Pontiff, laureled with the dignity of the Exalted Horen, is anointed vicar of God and shepherd of the Canonist Faith. He is elected by the Ecclesiastical Synod upon the death or abdication of the previous High Pontiff, and holds absolute spiritual authority within the Church. However, the Vicar of God’s secular power is exclusive to the Holy Palatinate.

 

CHAMBER OF THE CURIA

 

The Chamber of the Curia is an advisory council to the High Pontiff, serving at his disposition. Its members perform their individuals duties to maintain the See, and are promoted and dismissed on the whim of the Holy Father. All members of the Curia besides the Commandant are elevated to Monsignor (Msgr.) upon appointment.

 

• Vice-Chancellor - Monsignor Hectorius of Aeldin [stefanos]

The Vice-Chancellor is the chief minister of the Curia, and is responsible for the proper maintenance of Nunciatures and day-to-day governance of the Holy See. He is the chief assistant and right hand of the Holy Father, aiding in all his duties, and acting regent of the Church during periods of sede vacante.

 

• Dean of the State - Vacant

The Dean of the State is the steward the Holy See, responsible for procuring resources and allocating tithes and taxes within the Palatinate and beyond. He oversees the economic and financial capabilities of the See, and its secular properties.

 

• Auditor of the Tribunal - Monsignor Karol Andriukaitis [Vanhemar]

The Auditor of the Tribunal is the justiciar of the Holy See, sworn to uphold the laws of the Canon and the Church. He is to deliberate and administer clerical judicial cases, command the Inquisition in routing heresy and apostasy, and codify secular law in the Holy Palatinate. The Auditor of the Tribunal enforces both Canon and secular law within the Holy Palatinate, and Canon law in foreign territories in which he is permitted to act.

 

• Commandant of the Guard - Vacant

The Commandant of the Guard is foremost among the soldiery of the Palatinate, a chief military advisor and commander who is sworn to protect the Palatinate from incursion. He is responsible for training the local militias and, if need be, clergy, in times of war, whilst also defending the local populace from threats.

 

• Secretariat of His Holiness - Monsignor Fabian of Abresi [VIROS]

The Secretariat of His Holiness is theological advisor and scribe to the High Pontiff. He is responsible for drafting Canon law and pontifical proclamations at the Holy Father’s discretion, and maintaining the Holy See’s legal and spiritual documents.

 

PROVINCES HELD BY THE HOLY PALATINATE

 

THE PROVINCE OF CYRIAUM

 

 

Donated by the late Emperor Tobias I Karovic, the land of Cyriaum is designated to be the hub of the Holy Palatinate. Plans include to establish the Archdiocese and Abbey of Cyriaum, which shall be the centerpiece of the faith and seat of the High Pontiff, along with a surrounding township to accommodate for yeoman farmers.

 

THE PROVINCE OF FURSTEN

 

 

Granted by Lord Symon Stafyr and ministered by Thaddeus Stafyr, the hallowed ground of Fursten is known for being the site of the famous of Abbey of St. Godwein, or Abbey of Vera Cruz, a relic of a monastery from beyond the settlement of Athera. While de-jure under the Stafyr lord, the province is occupied largely by clergy and Palatines of the See. Currently occupied by a usurper.

 

PONTIFICAL DIPLOMATIC CORPS

 

In addition to the titles here, some members of the Diplomatic Corps will be accredited with a retinue of individuals with skills useful to the diplomat’s duties. Such an individual is referred to as an envoy.

• Apostolic Nuncio

An apostolic nuncio is a permanent diplomat to a state from the Holy See. In addition to establishing diplomatic relations with a state, a Nuncio may also manage the relationship between the Holy See and Canonist citizens of a state with no diocese. Some Nuncios may serve as Chaplain to a head of state, or even on the advisory council of a sovereign.

Apostolic Nuncio to Aesterwald: Vacant

Apostolic Nuncio to the Duchy of Savoie: Vacant

Apostolic Nuncio to the March of Adria: Vacant

Apostolic Nuncio to the County of Werdenburg: Vacant

Apostolic Nuncio to the Mardonic League: Vacant

Apostolic Nuncio to Akovia: Vacant

 

 

PONTIFICAL HOUSEHOLD

 

Members of the Pontifical Household are granted honorary titles based on their commitment and service to the Curia. The titles hold largely ceremonial powers.

• Apostolic Protonotary

The apostolic protonotary is the highest honorary title is awarded to priests of the Church who have done outstanding work in assisting the Curia. They are members of the Pontifical court, and often are retired chancellors of the Curia. They are addressed as Monsignor.

• Domestic Prelate

The domestic prelature is awarded to priests of exceptional skill, upon performing feats of great measure and helping the Holy See and Curia. Domestic prelates serve as courtiers of the Pontifical court, and are usually given this position if the Chamber seat they would otherwise deserve is full, where they serve as an advisor and potential successor. They are addressed as Monsignor.

 

LAITY OF THE CURIA

 

The Laity of the Curia consists of lay figures whom are distinguished and noted by the Church for their exemplary service in promoting Church interests. Their duties and honors are largely ceremonial.

• Order of the Black Sepulchre

Membership within the Order of the Black Sepulchre is a knighthood awarded by the High Pontiff to those who provide exceptional service to the Holy See. The Commandant of the Guard is often inducted into the Order, and its members are referred to as Ser. The name harkens from an ancient order of wandering proselytizing templars, who preserved the ashen urns, or black sepulchres, of various martyrs and missionaries.

 

​​Holy Ser Andrik Vydra, keeper of Blessed Dmitri of the Dreadfort

Holy Ser Guy de Bar, keeper of Blessed Damon Kovacevic

Holy Ser Adelran Coulthard, keeper of Blessed Frederick Royce

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