THE PONTIFICAL ENTHRONEMENT OF 1856

[Ramon 3966]

 

THE PONTIFICAL ENTHRONEMENT OF 1856

 

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Upon the death of Everard VI, the College of Cardinals locked themselves away in the Basilica of Bl. George of Leuvaarden — with but one goal: to find the successor to the late High Pontiff. The hours they stayed in there turned to days, and the faithful grew restless with anticipation. 

 

At last the large wooden doors to the Basilica were thrown open, and the Canonist flock rushed to see who had been chosen as GOD’s Vicar. Within the Basilica they uttered prayers, lit candles, and whispered amongst themselves. A sudden, and contagious hush fell over the crowd as the door to the College’s private room was opened.

 

Two Acolytes were the first to exit the room, and approach the crowd. Behind them was the precession of Cardinals. Their reverent march brought them to the altar of the Basilica, and that is where Cardinal Jordan stepped forward. The small Cardinal brought forth a wooden box, and opened it. 

 

The Patriarch read aloud each and every vote, his voice echoing:

 

Francis Cardinal Albarosa;

Alfred Cardinal Nescia;

Fiodor Cardinal Allobrogum;

Fiodor Cardinal Allobrogum;

Fiodor Cardinal Allobrogum;

The crowd cheered and applauded, and Fiodor traced the Lorraine across his chest before taking his place before the altar, that man’s tired eyes looking out across the gathered crowd, whom’s gazes he met with naught but a dip of his head and mild smile before he was approached by Francis Cardinal Albarosa, that same Cardinal going to begin with 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."

“With the Lord Creator our witness and guide, it has been divined that Fiodor of Freimark, born Fiodor Jazloviecki, has been willed to fulfill the seat of the Church Pontificate. Do you heed the call of Our Creator to bear this vocation?” Cardinal Francis said before Fiodor said in reply, “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.” Francis 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?” To which Fiodor would respond: “I, Fiodor of Freimark, 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?"

 

"By the help of God, I will."

 

 

 

"Will you lead your people in proclaiming the glorious Word of Horen, so that the good news of salvation may be heard in every place?"

 

"By the help of God, I will."

 

 

 

"Will you teach the doctrine of Horen as the Church of Faith has received it, will you refute error, and will you hand on entire the faith that is entrusted to you?"

 

"By the help of God, I will."

 

 

 

"Will you be faithful in ordaining and commissioning ministers of the Church?” 

 

 "By the help of God, I will."

 

 

Will you be gentle and merciful for Horen’s sake to those who are in need, and speak for those who have no other to speak for them?

 

"By the help of God, I will."

 

 

"Will you endeavor to fashion your own life and that of your household according to the way of God and make your home a place of hospitality and welcome?"

 

"By the help of God, I will."

 

 

 

"Will you work with your fellow servants in the Church for the sake of the kingdom of God?"

 

"By the help of God, I will."

 

 

 

"Will you accept the discipline of this Church, exercising authority with justice, courtesy and love, and always holding before you the example of Horen?"

 

"By the help of God, I will."

 

 

 

"Will you then, in the strength of the Holy Light, continually stir up the gift of God that is in you, that the good news of God may be proclaimed in all the Realm?"

 

"By the help of God, I will."

 

 

 

"Speak thus then the oath of the Pontificate, with the conclave and God as witness."

"I vow to change nothing of the received Tradition, and nothing thereof I have found before me guarded by my God-pleasing predecessors, to encroach upon, to alter, or to permit any innovation therein; To the contrary: with glowing affection as her truly faithful student and successor, to safeguard reverently the passed-on good, with my whole strength and utmost effort;

 

To cleanse all that is in contradiction to the canonical order, should such appear; to guard the Holy Canons and Decrees of our Saints and Pontiffs as if they were the divine ordinance of Heaven, because I am conscious of Thee, whose place I take through the Grace of God, whose Vicarship I possess with Thy support, being subject to severest accounting before Thy Divine Tribunal over all that I shall confess;

 

I swear to God Almighty and the Favored son Horen that I will keep whatever has been revealed through Horen and His Successors and whatever the Saints and my predecessors have defined and declared.

 

I will keep without sacrifice to itself the discipline and the rite of the Church. I will put outside the Church whoever dares to go against this oath, may it be somebody else or I.

 

If I should undertake to act in anything of contrary sense, or should permit that it will be executed, Thou willst not be merciful to me on the dreadful Day of Divine Justice.

 

Accordingly, without exclusion, We subject to severest excommunication anyone -- be it Ourselves or be it another -- who would dare to undertake anything new in contradiction to this constituted Tradition and the purity of the Faith and the Faithful religion, or would seek to change anything by his opposing efforts, or would agree with those who undertake such a blasphemous venture."

As Fiodor’s oath taking has come to a conclusion, Francis then proceeded to anoint his forehead with the Holy Waters of Gamesh, tracing the cross across the Pontiff-Elect’s forehead. After the oaths were taken, the preparation of the Pontifical Regalia began. The Cardinals brought part by part of the regalia, so that Pontiff-Elect Fiodor could put on all the parts on time.
 

As the small ceremony drew to a close, Cardinal Francis gently took the Pontifical Laurel from a small red pillow. With care the Cardinal lifted it from the pillow, holding it between both hands as he approached the throne. Raising an indescribably beautiful laurel above his head, Francis gently lowered the laurel onto the head of Pontiff-Elect. With a bright smile, hands clasped in front of him, the Prelate shifted to the side, looking at the congregation…
 

"I announce to you a great joy:

We have a High Pontiff!

The Most Eminent and Most Reverend Lord,

Fiodor of Freimark. High Pontiff of the Canonist Faith

who takes to himself the name..."

“TYLOS THE SECOND!”

 

[Olox_ 3441]

Borys smiled gently at the information, a small tear ran down his cheek "GOD repays us for years of misery, enslavement and sorrow! May God be thanked, and may Tylos II show what it means to be Lechian!" Baron signed the Lorraine after which he went to pray in the church

[Reckless Banzai Screamer 11993]

"May de Creator guide our new Pontiff through dees trebblin' times." Father Paco said, tracing the Lorraine cross on himself.

[Frymark 2793]

Johann displayed a small smile at the news of the Savoyard Pontiff's enthronement. "Tylos the Second.." he hummed before signing the Hussariyan

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[valecu 2018]

A smile grew onto the Savoyard Princess's face, briskly recalling the times she was ward of Papa Fiodor.

[rep2k 2478]

Alfred, the late HP Tylos I smiles the Sun's Smile as he looks at the newly elected High Pontiff from the Skies, being sure that the Church picked a right person..

[hotbox_monk 1021]

A de Sola smiles the Sun’s smile from the Heaven’s above.  

[MadOne 3502]

"Habemus Papam.." says Bishop Adelric as he read the decleration of the new Pontiff's coronation, his glazed eyes reminiscing back into a time when he was much younger.

[KaiserJacobII 1048]

"GOD bless and guide our Vicar of GOD: Tylos II," Cardinal Francis declares with a smile. "I have full faith that he can and will navigate the situation we find ourselves in," the Clergyman says, before carefully tucking the missive away in a drawer of his desk.

[Burnsider 4543]

In the Abbey at the Crossroads, bathed in yellow light, a melodious voice offers adoration. "Glory be to GOD, for His Cardinals have listened to Him and chosen His new Vicar. Blessed be the Faithful as they welcome their new Pontiff."

[GoodGuyMatt 7072]

Hieromonk Ernst smiled the Tylos' smile as he made the landser salute of old.