BuilderBagel 825 Popular Post Share Posted November 14, 2023 (edited) 1950 CONCLAVI PONTIFICII The 1950 Pontifical Conclave Matthias Cardinal Lotharia had anxiously waddled into the halls of the Pontifical residence in Valdev. He was the last cardinal to arrive, and the most inexperienced with the dealings of the conclave. He looked at his more senior brother cardinals nervously, greeting them:“Hello, your Eminence.” He dipped his head to Antonius Cardinal Artorus, the Prelate of the Clergy. He remembered when the now aging Archbishop had administered the clerical examination to him. “Hello, Patriarch.” He nodded to Josef Cardinal Jorenus, the Pontifical Secretariat. He thought of the man as a friend, and a superb partner when it came to dining.“Hello, Father.” He waved to Arnaud Cardinal Albarosa, the Vice-Chancellor. He remembered when the now middle-aged Archbishop had taken him in as an altar boy many years ago. Matthias smiled now, happy to be amongst the College of Cardinals. He took a seat with them at the table which rested at the center of the hall. He looked at the empty throne which sat atop a dias and found encouragement. He resolved himself to go through what must be done; The Pontifical Conclave. After some small talk Matthias walked with the college to the Everardian Basilica. He knelt before the altar and venerated it with a kiss. His fellow Cardinals knelt with him before allowing him to lead them in prayer. He asked the Exalted to pray for the college, and for almighty GOD to grant them all his hand of protection. Once he had finished conducting the prayer, the group rose and returned to the Pontifical residence. He took his seat and soon the process of the conclave began. He listened intently to the details of those that were nominated, and was very surprised when his own name was mentioned at one point during the talks of the conclave! The events of the day were like nothing the young Cardinal had experienced before. He was impressed by how his more senior brothers spoke and made their cases for who should be put on the Pontifical throne. He however, had his mind made up long before the occurrences of that day. When the voting began he quickly scribbled one name onto his slip of paper which had been so generously offered to him by Patriarch Josef. Matthias felt anxious during the events of the first vote, and hoped that a Pontiff would be selected hastily. When the results of the vote had been called out, he felt his heart sank:“Arnaud.”“Arnaud.”“Stanislaw.”“Stanislaw.”The college had entered a tie. The group had entered into talks about their own votes, and why they had made them. Various cases were made and for hours Matthias had listened; however, he remained steadfast in his own decision, and stuck with his vote. He was handed a paper before the second vote had begun and scribbled the same name onto his paper. Soon, the college had submitted their votes and they were called out loud:“Arnaud.”“Arnaud.”“Arnaud.”“Stanislaw.”Matthias thought to himself, “Our church may now move on.”, glad that the selection of a new Pontiff had finally occurred. Matthias rose from his seat with much effort, he had been stuck to the chair for hours. His brothers followed suit, and soon they all stood next to each other. They congratulated Arnaud on his victory and departed. On his way out from Valdev, Matthias felt compelled to pray and found the bridge outside suitable for his endeavors. Outside of the city, in the harsh cold of the Midlands, he knelt and ushered a prayer for guidance to himself:“Almighty GOD, heavenly father, please look over me. Help me and the church. Guide me towards the path I’m supposed to take, help me do what I have to do in order to assist the church and your new vicar.. Look over us, your children, in these most extraordinary times. Please place a hedge around your church, your flock. Amen.” Edited November 14, 2023 by BuilderBagel 38 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reckless Banzai Screamer 11594 Share Posted November 14, 2023 "DIOs bless our College's decision, He has willed it!" declared Cardinal Artorus after the conclave's dismissal and returns to his work in the diocese of Aquila. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy 1578 Share Posted November 14, 2023 "A new Pontiff, after so many years." Morgan thought to himself, gazing upon the wrinkles that had overtaken the back of his hand since the last enthronement. So many friends come and gone, so much time lost. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tilly 3672 Share Posted November 14, 2023 “This is so not good,” remarked Renilde about her own son, remembering the various times he’d abused his position in order to belittle the Petra and punish his mother’s success, all because his childhood was not a traditional one. Long and hard did she deliberate this news; it was good that she, herself, was no longer in power, for it was known that the new High Pontiff would have done something along the lines of excommunication - likely for his own personal will and amusement. A scowl had formed on her face all while thinking of the possibilities of her son's late life, given his new status. In order to process these details, Renilde, the Queen-Emeritus of the Petra, sought out her eldest son, Albert to discuss the recent goings-on, for her dearest Bertie always knew what to say. @Andustar 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FashionBeard 224 Share Posted November 14, 2023 (edited) The Holy Knight caught wind of the conclave and finally heard the ultimate decision."GOD be praised, at long last The Order will be guided by The High Pontiff once more, Amen."The man pauses for a moment running a gloved hand over his shaven head"I look forward to working with him. . . I wonder if he will keep his red hat as he ascends to office."Halston Veyont would then return to reading something he had been given earlier, furrowing his fuzzy caterpillars at the report. Edited November 14, 2023 by FashionBeard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingZebra267 397 Share Posted November 14, 2023 Sergeant Gerard Ouvrier, of The Holy Order of Saint Jude would hear of the news of the Pontiff. "GOD bless the Pontiff, and the Holy Mother Church. I know Arnaud will do great acts as vicar of GOD's house. Gerard would then sign the Lorraine across his chest, as he fell silent in prayer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andustar 2121 Share Posted November 14, 2023 10 hours ago, tilly said: “This is so not good,” remarked Renilde about her own son, remembering the various times he’d abused his position in order to belittle the Petra and punish his mother’s success, all because his childhood was not a traditional one. Long and hard did she deliberate this news; it was good that she, herself, was no longer in power, for it was known that the new High Pontiff would have done something along the lines of excommunication - likely for his own personal will and amusement. A scowl had formed on her face all while thinking of the possibilities of her son's late life, given his new status. In order to process these details, Renilde, the Queen-Emeritus of the Petra, sought out her eldest son, Albert to discuss the recent goings-on, for her dearest Bertie always knew what to say. @Andustar Within his apartment in the Petrine palace, Albéric was reading over the plans for his furniture and decorations. "Hmm.. Yes, yes. That there will go there and that-..." He paused to a delicate yet urgent knock upon the door which he opened hastily, only to find his mother standing in the hallway. "Matrère, is everything alright?!" His face, bruised from a recent skirmish, was gripped with an expression of immediate concern. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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