THE PONTIFICAL ENTHRONEMENT OF 1835

Pureimp10 · September 1, 2021

A procession of clergymen carry the newly elected Pontiff through the Basilica of the Ascended Godfrey.

The College of Cardinals had locked themselves in the Basilica of the Ascended Godfrey for hours. Crowds outside the Cathedral swelled as faithful Canonists waited with anticipation for a glimpse for their future Pontiff. Finally, the doors were thrown open, and the crowd entered the Basilica, quickly taking up whatever open spot could be found. Prayers were muttered, candles were lit, but a hush fell over the Basilica as the doors to the College’s private room on the upper floors were opened.

Out walked two Acolytes bearing candles, leading a procession of the Cardinals and at the rear, a man dressed in white. One by one, they descended stair after stair as they made their way from the upper to the ground floor. They marched reverently, making eye contact with none as they proceeded through the Basilica. Crowds reached out to touch the Pontiff-elect, though the ever vigilant knights of the Supreme Order of Exalted Owyn prevented such.

Finally, the procession approached the Pontifical Throne of red fabric and gold lining, and the crowd finally caught a glimpse of their new shepherd. Cardinal Casper, who had carried the ballot box thus far, opened it, and read out the individual votes to the congregation.

The Metropolitan said aloud, his voice echoing throughout the halls of the Basilica…

Yaromir Cardinal Jorenus;

Yaromir Cardinal Jorenus.

The crowd cheered as they heard the results, some wholeheartedly and others surprised with the unanimity of the results. Despite this, Yaromir eased himself onto the throne as the Cardinals moved to either side. He rested his arms on the throne; his eyes gazed out over the cheering congregation. He showed little emotion, only cracking a soft smile at a face he recognized.

Soon enough, Cardinal Anders stepped forward, and began the Prayer of Penitence:

"Almighty and most merciful Creator,

we have wandered and strayed from your ways

like lost sheep.

We have followed too much the devices and desires

of our own hearts.

We have offended against your holy laws.

We have left undone those things

that we ought to have done;

and we have done those things

that we ought not to have done;

and there is no health in us.

But you, O Lord, have mercy upon us sinners.

Spare those who confess their faults.

Restore those who are penitent,

according to your promises declared to mankind

in Horen our Lord.

And grant, O most merciful Creator, for his sake,

that we may live a disciplined, righteous and godly life,

to the glory of your holy name.

So say we all."

Pontiff-Elect Yaromir rose from the throne then, and stepped down to ground level to face the altar. He genuflected before it and signed himself with the Hussariyan cross, returning to his feet as Cardinal Anders continued…

“With the Lord Creator our witness and guide, it has been divined that the Yaromir of Jorenus, born Yaromir Nikuldov, has been willed to fulfill the seat of the Church Pontificate. Do you heed the call of Our Creator to bear this vocation?” Anders said before Yaromir replied, “I do so believe.”

“You have been ordained in our church, your household names forsaken and your life devoted in sole service to the teachings of our Creator. The vows of your past vocations remain firm; now you must make the declaration of assent.” Cardinal Anders then proceeded to read the assent, an age old part of the ceremony preserved from Pontiff to Pontiff…

“The Church of Faithful is the One, Holy and Rightful Church of the Creator , worshiping the one true God, The Creator. It professes the faith uniquely revealed in the Holy Scrolls and set forth in the Faithful creeds, which faith the Church is called upon to proclaim afresh in each generation. Led by the Holy Light, it has borne witness to Faithful truth in its historic formulates, the Articles of Faith, The Book of Saints. In the declaration you are about to make, will you affirm your loyalty to this inheritance of faith as your inspiration and guidance under God in bringing the grace and truth of Horen to this generation and making Him known to those in your care?” Yaromir would soon say, “I, Yaromir of Jorenus, do so affirm, and accordingly declare my belief in the faith which is revealed in the Holy Scrolls and set forth in the Faithful creeds and to which the historic formularies of the Church of The Creator bear witness; and in public prayer and administration of the sacraments, I will use only the forms of service which are authorized or allowed by Canon.”

“Do you accept the Holy Scrolls as revealing all things necessary for eternal salvation through faith?”

"I do so accept them."

"Will you be diligent in prayer, in reading Holy Scrolls, and in all studies that will deepen your faith and fit you to bear witness to the truth of the Word?"