Progressus Primus

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Penned in devotion,
Reverend Sister Ildegardaia
Vicar of Theology
Diocese of St. Thomas of Gaekrin
Prioress of St. Judith of Czena

OF SAINT JUDITH OF CZENA
Established in the Year of our Lord, 647

Published on the 6th of Sun’s Smile, In the Year 651 A.A.

Greetings, and Blessings Unto the Children of the Lord GOD. . .

Over the year after the creation of the Azuras Pilgrimage Group, I have taken some time away from my active work in society as a faithful member of this holy institution, the Holy Mother Church. In this time of what was, frankly, idleness in many of my duties, I had concealed myself into a strict routine within the Abbey of Venerable Anton. As I tired from what can only be the beginning of a loving, heart-filling career as a Sister of this Ecclesial family, I found myself in hours of prayer for forgiveness, for rejecting my duties for any time is a sin, studying the Word, and developing skills to better myself around the Lord God, and the virtues I have vowed to live by.

Upon my reading of the Gospel, I noticed a recurring motif within the Word of the Lord God instructing men of the world to go out to a certain place, fast there for three days in order to be cleansed and spiritually empowered by God. As I continued to go over the scripture and take notes, the idea of the pilgrimage I had once set forth to plan. . A route that rested in my journals for some time. 

It is in these notes that I began to understand clearly that these journeys were not undertaken for nothing, but are acts of obedience and devotion to the Most High, our Lord. My understanding of pilgrimage was deepened as I saw how the faithful can be enlightened through such acts of labor unto God; this discipline of body and soul, which He seeks for even the Exalted to hold, was truly a calling to continue my work in society, leading me to finish these plans with a new spark.

The number three had become most relevant to me in this time of contemplation, something that stood out to me during my readings, so the route includes three major stops, with a starting point and a conclusion point. During this time of pilgrimage, those who join me will participate in the development and strengthening of their Faith in the Lord GOD and the virtues we have been given to live by; we will pray, attend a brief Mass, we will give offerings unto the shrines and erect our own, fast together, and give charity unto those in need—through alms and holistic materials. Donations to the Azuras Pilgrimage Group may be given unto us through the Prioress-Mother Ildegardaia.

PROGRESSUS PRIMUS
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Thus it is deemed Progressus Primus, the first Pilgrimage of Azuras.
The Azuras Pilgrimage Group of Saint Judith of Czena—otherwise called the Company of Saint Judith of Czena—a fellowship dedicated to instructing, disciplining, and spiritually shaping youth in the Virtues of the True Faith.

THE FIRST ROUTE:

Lay chaperones are invited to join Sister Ildegardaia on this spiritual journey, especially given the number of youth expected to participate. Those interested may contact the Reverend Sister to sign up. Members of the Holy Mother Church are also welcome to join, serving as chaperones and helping guide the youth in the ceremonial procedures. All are welcome to join the Company as pilgrims in such. Blessings.

- The procession shall begin at the Cathedral of Fifty Skulls within the Archduchy of Alba. Then shall they proceed unto the Abbey of Venerable Anton in the Principality of Reinmar, where offerings are given unto Saint Daniel of Al'khazar. 

Saint Daniel, Pray for us as we leave you candles, and scripts of prayer to offer unto the most high, Lord DIO.

- Thereafter, from Reinmar to the ferry to Idunia, the Company shall take the road to Adria. In the Duchy of Adria, they shall raise a shrine to Saint Emma of Woldzmir. Saint Emma, guide the blades of this Holy Crusade to a righteous victory.

- Continuing this spiritual journey, the Company of St. Judith shall come unto the High Kingdom of Idunia, where at the Temple of Saint Artifai the Company shall celebrate Mass, led by Father Kiriel. After Mass, those who might seek baptism into the faith may request to schedule such with the priest.

- Again, they shall pass onto the ferry into the Empire, taking the road toward Rittersburg. There, at the Chapel of Saint Adrian, within the heart of our Imperium, shall the pilgrimage be brought to its close in prayer, offered in thanks for a safe journey by the Reverend Sister Ildegardaia.

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OOC INFO [Time in EST]
Date: May 1st, 2026
Starting Time: 2:00pm
Mass: 3:00pm
Expected End Time: 3:30pm

CLOSING
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ST. JUDITH PRAY FOR US!

With humble devotion, I remain your sister in the True Faith, committed to the guidance of the youth and the honor of Saint Judith. I Pray O God that your wisdom and Holy Light guide our every step. We pray you enlighten your children and ignite them with the passion and discipline to live unto you. Amen.