Synod on Homophilic Matrimony

[Sander 3156]

Synod on Homophilic Matrimony
Answering the Four Canonist Princes

8th of the Amber Cold, 168 S.A.

Dear brothers and sisters in faith,

Recently, Queen Catherine of Petra, Queen Sybille of Balian, Tar-Caraneth of Numendil and Viceroy Cesar of Hyspia published a declaration titled 'Four Canonist Princes on Marriage', which many of you will have undoubtedly read. To the relief of some and the disappointment of others, we hereby announce that the Canonist Church will not go along with the decision of these rulers. It is not their prerogative to make decisions on key elements of our faith such as which people can be joined together in the sacrament of matrimony, especially not considering that these "Four Canonist Princes" completely went behind the Church's back in this decision of theirs, save for the consultation of Monsignor Enrico Amadeus. 

As it stands, the Canonist Church does not condone homophilic matrimony - also known as 'same sex marriage'. It is a direct violation of Canon Law, as Book IV, Title I, Chapter 2. MATRIMONY of the Codex Iurius Canonici Danielus Pontifex clearly states: "The purpose of matrimony is the holy union of a man and a woman". This law is based in theology and scripture, and we deem Monsignor Enrico Amadeus' brief arguments in favor of homophilic matrimony to be insufficient as to argue against this law. Therefore the Four Canonist Princes are in violation of Canon Law and we would urge them to abide by God's law as interpreted and written by the church for many hundreds of years.

 

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Simultaneously we do however realize there is a strong desire among the Canonist flock to adress the topic of homophilic matrimony. We are therefore more than happy to discuss the subject, but since it is a religious affair, we do not wish it to be decided upon by secular laymen, but rather for it to be discussed in religious circles. We therefore announce that a Synod on Homophilic Matrimony is to be held within the coming years in the Synod Hall of the Holy See. This shall be the first Synod of the kind we are establishing in our rewriting of the Codex Iurius; namely a gathering of the entire priesthood to debate theology and matters of Church law. In other words, every ordained priest will be welcome and indeed urged to attend this Synod. There, this gathering of the priesthood may argue for or against the inclusion of homophilic matrimony on religious grounds based on scripture and tradition. A vote will then be held at the end of the Synod, in which the members of the priesthood will decide wether or not the Church is to allow this new kind of marriage. Granted there is a majority of the priesthood in favor of this reform, and their arguments for said reform are deemed religiously sound by us personally, Homophilic Matrimony will be legalized in Canon Law. Should there not be a majority of the priesthood in favor however, or the arguments made for such are deemed insufficient, it will be rejected. This, we find, is the proper way to effect or reject such a monumental change in the laws of our faith. In the meantime, the Holy Mother Church's official stance is that homophilic matrimony is illegal as a result of its contradiction of Canon Law. Until a decision has been made in favor of the topic by the Synod, the Church will not condone this kind of marriage, as it is currently deemed sinful, and we forbid our priests from officiating same-sex marriages. 

We hope that, while this may be a bitter disappointment for the supporters of the 'Four Canonist Princes on Marriage' declaration, people realize that these princes made false promises with said declaration, as they hold no authority to alter religious law, including what is and isn't allowed in terms of the Sacraments. The Synod on Homophilic Matrimony will be planned within the coming months to take place, preferably within the next two years, on a date suiting the majority of the priesthood. In the meantime we encourage debate on the topic by and between priests and laymen alike.

 

Sincerely,
His Holiness, Sixtus VI

☩ EST CYCLUS, NON MUTATIO ☩

IT IS A CYCLE, NOT CHANGE

 

[HIGH_FIRE 4118]

Sybille looks blankly at the document as she shook her head in disappointment "We said nothing about changing church or canon law. We made secular law not the prevent such if it occured and we requested that the church review such a matter." she spoke while putting aside the document for some moments as she thought about just meeting with the pontiff.

[TaytoTot 1168]

A set of crimson eyes look over the document. A brow lofts as they got further and further down. "Oh, these silly valah always seem to disappoint." Ventys said, looking over to her wife. "I thought the Church was all about 'love thy neighbour' and shit like that."

[Gandhi 2708]

Alfred rode out to a wayshrine, decorating St. Tylos of Kalden. He knelt before it in prayer, with a Ritter upon his flank. After silent moments of deliberation, the Duke rose to his feet, mumbling to the Ritter present. ".. And now - we await the consensus of the Clergymen, not the Laity."

[Franczhiz 4053]

5 minutes ago, HIGH_FIRE said:

Sybille looks blankly at the document as she shook her head in disappointment "We said nothing about changing church or canon law. We made secular law not the prevent such if it occured and we requested that the church review such a matter." she spoke while putting aside the document for some moments as she thought about just meeting with the pontiff.

 

"Canon Law takes precedence over the secular in regards to lands where dioceses of Canondom are present." Stated the monastic Edmund Amadeus.

[Legoboy7984 2441]

Viktor Ludovar smiles upon hearing the Pontiff standing by the Canonist Laws
Our sacred Canonist laws stand firm. We extend our gratitude, Your Holiness, and pray for God's continued blessings upon you. Let us redirect our efforts towards proliferating our faith within the Canonist nations and nurturing our future generations as devout Canonist loyalists. Instead of engaging in debates on heretical topics that challenge our faith and doctrine.

[Morphine 456]

"Never a moment of doubt with His Holiness. I aspire to be so wise one day."
Albert returned to reading his alchemical notes, studying before his next session.

[Solour 366]

"Thank God." A relieved sigh escaped the lips of Rafael, upon his reading of the document. "Surely an official meeting will put a swift end to this hedonistic and quite frankly, horrible attempt to sully our good Faith. Wouldn't you agree, sadiqi?" The Ritter would inquire to his lifelong friend, Roland von Sturmweber @Morphine
 

[Haseroth 953]

"Three of the princes that signed, forgot they owe their crown and right to rule, to god and church." 'Sigmar' stated as he read through the missive. A sigh escaped his lips, finally he set the pontiff's missive into a stack besides a shelf. "I pray for the souls of the children of Horen." He stated in mutter, settled within his deskroom.

[bickando 3395]

12 minutes ago, TaytoTot said:

A set of crimson eyes look over the document. A brow lofts as they got further and further down. "Oh, these silly valah always seem to disappoint." Ventys said, looking over to her wife. "I thought the Church was all about 'love thy neighbour' and shit like that."

 

"That's the bible not the scrolls," said Amelya, who overheard the elf from across the room everyone in the world sat in whilst reading forum posts.

[Legoboy7984 2441]

On 2/19/2024 at 4:08 PM, HIGH_FIRE said:

Sybille looks blankly at the document as she shook her head in disappointment "We said nothing about changing church or canon law. We made secular law not the prevent such if it occured and we requested that the church review such a matter." she spoke while putting aside the document for some moments as she thought about just meeting with the pontiff.

"The Pontiff has pointed out a spread of mistruths about our scrolls that was mentioned within the missive. Those national leaders had falsely said it does not state it to be sinful. Yet within our scrolls it states that the only holy union is between a man and woman. Thusly the topic presented by them were indeed, sinful. Perhaps the Pontiff should ask for these monarchs to be rebapitized before the people of Canon?" the man named Robert wondered to himself.

 

Spoiler

Feel like I have to say this, just so people don't spread mistruths about myself. Nothing personal, all RP

 

[MokoMochi 438]

9 minutes ago, TaytoTot said:

A set of crimson eyes look over the document. A brow lofts as they got further and further down. "Oh, these silly valah always seem to disappoint." Ventys said, looking over to her wife. "I thought the Church was all about 'love thy neighbour' and shit like that."

Otellia turned to her beloved wife with a purple billiard pipe in her hand. "They were always interestin'. I can never wrap my mind around them folks. . . Hope they can find their way around instead of this backwards progression." A giggle escape as she continue to puff on her green.

[Morphine 456]

1 minute ago, Solour said:

"Thank God." A relieved sigh escaped the lips of Rafael, upon his reading of the document. "Surely an official meeting will put a swift end to this hedonistic and quite frankly, horrible attempt to sully our good Faith. Wouldn't you agree, sadiqi?" The Ritter would inquire to his lifelong friend, Roland von Sturmweber @Morphine
 

Roland stood by his friend, reading the missive as well. "Couldn't agree more, my friend. Gives me solace to live in a truly faithful nation such as ours. May God smite me with illness and death, lest I decide to leave it once more."

[sergisala 2794]

"His Holiness has made a wise decision: the Canon Law should not be decided by secular rulers but by ordained clergymen. That said, it is also important to highlight that, may the human realms will so, the Holy Mother Church would not have the authority to interfere in the secular legalization of same-sex unions through the enactment of secular legislation on civil unions, as already occurred during the Eight Empire." pointed out the Balianese liberal scholar Marc Galbraith.

[Optimus420 1732]

Istvan the Cattle Farmer who could not read nor write simply nodded along as if trying to understand was written, all he knew was that the missive bore the Pontiff's Seal therefore must be an important document, he then quietly said a prayer to himself!