Fionn__TWG 2616 Popular Post Share Posted June 9, 2022 THE PONTIFICAL ENTHRONEMENT OF 1876 The College of Cardinals lead the procession and the newly elected Pontiff through St. Henrik’s Basilica, c. 429 E.S. As twenty years of Tylos II’s reign came to a close, once again did the College of Cardinals find themselves locked within St. Heinrik’s Basilica for hours, constant sounds of hushed debate being heard by those who waited outside with anticipation as to who would be the next Vicar of GOD. Only when the sun had struck midday were the doors to the Cathedral opened by two young Acolytes, the hall and pews immediately being filled by faithful Canonists from across Almaris, Haeseni and Orenian alike. Where moments ago there was near complete silence, there was now the deafening sound of prayers and conversation in all corners, before the door to the Cardinal’s private room was opened, and silence fell upon GOD’s home once more. Two Acolytes were the first to grace the eyes of the spectators, before the College of Cardinals followed shortly after, one in noticeably more colorful clothing than usual. The timely strides ceased before the altar, the five electors facing the crowd as it was Cardinal Jordan who stepped forward. A third Acolyte appeared briefly to place a wooden box before the Vice-Chancellor and lift its lid, before making his way out of sight once more. The Cardinal read aloud each and every vote, his voice echoing to those who listened: Klaus Cardinal Jorenus; Klaus Cardinal Jorenus; Melquíades Cardinal Providentia; Armand Cardinal Allobrogum; Klaus Cardinal Jorenus; Many surprised whispers filled the room, but nonetheless many cheers accompanied them, and Klaus traced the Hussariya across himself before seating himself upon the throne, his exhausted eyes looking out across the gathered crowd, who he merely greeted with an occasional nod and smile. After a few moments, he was approached by Adrian 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." During a short pause, the Pontiff-Elect would rise, signing himself with the Hussariya once more before the Prelate continued. “With the Lord Creator our witness and guide, it has been divined that Klaus of Reinmar, born Klaus Wilheim Barclay, has been willed to fulfill the seat of the Church Pontificate. Do you heed the call of Our Creator to bear this vocation?” Cardinal Adrian said before Klaus responded, “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.” Adrian 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 Klaus would respond: “I, Klaus 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?" "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 Klaus’s oath taking has come to a conclusion, Adrian 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 Klaus could put on all the parts on time. As the small ceremony drew to a close, Cardinal Adrian 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, Adrian 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, Klaus of Jorenus. High Pontiff of the Canonist Faith who takes to himself the name..." “TYLOS THE THIRD!” 45 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borin 5259 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Bishop Viktor cheers! "Tylos the Third! Tylos the Third!" he chants "Praise GOD!" 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rep2k 2477 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Tylos I chuckles in jest as he looks at Klaus, "Can't believe this, I thought the line would end with me !" 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CopOwl 1668 Share Posted June 9, 2022 The newest Pontiff's deceased sister, Adrianna Darkwood's ghost hovers restlessly outside of the St. Henrik's Basilica. Once she hears the news, her eyes widen but she smiles to herself in satisfaction at her correct position as her words in death rattle through her ears. "You've done a great job. You could even become Pontiff one day; and I believe in you. I still love and miss you." While the siblings had never reconciled after their infamous dispute, she had still watched his Priest career with interest from afar. Even after death, she had carefully observed him open up his letter; her ethereal form drifting after her older brother and then lingering in the crypts to watch over her body. Klaus had scowled, muttering to himself. "Pontiff... There are better men than me to take the mantle, and thank Gott for that." At that, her hushed voice had whispered on the wind as it does now. "Du underestimate deinself, bruder..." As an ethereal being, she can't step into the church but she catches a glimpse of Tylos's new robes, and she smiles with knowledge. "Ich wast right. Take that." She snickers, before heading off to watch someone else. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodGuyMatt 7066 Share Posted June 9, 2022 "Oh me, oh my!" exclaims Hieromonk Ernst 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crevel 4727 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Venerable Anders Kortrevich, former Cardinal and Patriarch of Jorenus, would remark from the Seven Skies as he spoke with Tylos II, "A new hand touches the beacon." 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissToni 3487 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Bishop Katerina nodded her head as she heard the news. "Quite deserving, I shall pray vy do well in the position!" 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xarkly 12618 Share Posted June 9, 2022 VANHART FIRES THE CONFETTI BARREL. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zuziee 3223 Share Posted June 9, 2022 The Reverend Mother Maya cheers! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tentoa 1991 Share Posted June 9, 2022 From atop his throne in the sanitorium Trevor read the news of the new pontiff he puzzled over the idea for a while and commented. "Ah'ma miss that last pontiff, fella' had a good head 'bout 'is shoulders. S'pose ah should try an' meet with this new fella, see how he thinks." The Lector sat the missive aside then and reached for some paper, business had to be taken care of. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMRO 5251 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Karl III congratulates another fellow III'er with a wide grin. "Threes keep running this business." 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Chief26 1205 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Ser Reinhardt embraces his brother tightly, congratulating him on his promotion 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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