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THE FIFTH GOLDEN BULL OF HOLOFERNES Part I Merging of Bishoprics Over time populations of lands change, and as such sometimes a diocese will have a Bishop or Archbishop where one is not needed, these lands will at times leave a Bishop’s hands idle, and useless in comparison to some of their brothers, because of this the following Bishoprics have been changed to accommodate the needs of the Church. The Metropolitan-Archbishopric of Felsen will now include the following areas: The Diocese of Riverynn, The Diocese of Riga, the Diocese of Metz and the Metropolitanate of Felsen The Archbishopric of Drusco will now include the following areas: The Diocese of Wett, The Diocese of Drieden and the Diocese of Drusco. The Bishopric of Cistria will include all of Vandoria. Part II Expectations of each person in the Clergy In another attempt to improve activity within the Church His Holiness recognizes that the duties of an acolyte cannot be compared to duties of a Bishop and as such clear expectations for each member of the clergy have been listed below and are expected to be followed Acolyte: Give alms to the poor, collect donations, and write their thesis to be raised to the rank of Deacon Deacon: Give alms to the poor, collect donations, hold mass, and write their test to be raised to the rank of Priest should they intend to further their clerical journey Priest: Give alms to the poor, collect donations, hold mass, wed couples, hold funerals, baptize children/converts, and hold confession Bishop/Archbishops: Give alms to the poor, collect donations, hold mass, hold funerals, baptize children/converts, manage diocese funds, recruit more clergy, ensure clergy is active, keep close relations with local nobility to ensure maximum Church spread. NOTE: Bishops are welcome, and encouraged to join their local noble’s court as an advisor or administrative role. Part III Saint’s Month Evaluations When is comes to religious affairs being given a title should not mean the person gets the title until death unless they deserve the title, and work for it. As such every saint’s month each Bishop will be evaluated in comparison to the priests in their area. Should the Bishop prove to be more slothful, or less capable than a certain priest the Bishop will be demoted to a priest and the other priest will be raised as the new Bishop. This is done in the hopes that every Saint’s month the Church is confident that they have the most capable person in the position. Part IV Bishop Weddings Bishops are very busy men, they have daily affairs to attend to which take a large portion of their time, they do this to serve the Church, and GOD in the best way possible, and make sure every aspect of the Church is working how it should be in every part of the realm. With that being said weddings can hinder the schedule of a Bishop and should be seen as a sign of the most holy, some people who have been married by Bishops have not donated a single mina to the Church and think they have the social right to be married by the best of our Church. To ensure the people being married by our Bishops are holy in intent they are to pay a donation of two hundred minas to the Church. Half of that specific donation will go directly to the Bishop and the other half will go to the Papacy. Money that the Church gets goes towards a variety of things which are included, but not limited to. Paying clergy, giving papal guards food, board, and arms so they may properly defend His Holiness against heathens/heretics who wish to harm him, building churches to spread GOD’s love to all, and many more things. Part V Felsen’s Tithe By the generous donation of the Lord Steward and His Imperial Majesty John II the city of Felsen has agreed to give ten percent of their taxes on the people to the Church so that the Church may fund the things mentioned above. Anyone looking to buy a home in the area is encouraged to live in Felsen so that they can rest easy knowing that their funds will help the Church in it’s future endeavours. Other cities and towns are encouraged to follow the prime example of a pious governing. The city is also gaining more clergy by the day to ensure Felsen can be well tended to for it’s population. Part VI Vice Chancellor With the removal of Enoch of Haense and Johannes de Ruyter from both the Synod and Curia a new Vice Chancellor has been selected; Perdono of Valenza is granted the most prestigious position on the curia so that he may administer the church in the absence of His Holiness Part VII The Synod For too long members of the Synod have been lower than the Church standard. To ensure a proper neutrality in the church and synergy in the realm the three members chosen are from Istrian, Adrian, and Lorrainian descent. A proper amount of diversity within the Church is in everyone’s best interest and will keep the faith strong even in times of strife. The following people have been inducted into the sacred college of the Synod to serve his holiness. Noah of Brelus, Charles of Felsen, and Alec of Monteford DEUS BENEDICAT, HIGH PONTIFF Tobias I, Archbishop of Luciensport, Prince-Bishop of Visiga, Huss, and Holofernes, Successor of the High Priesthood of the Church, Principal Missionary of the Gentiles, Supreme Pontiff of the Church of True Faith, Keeper of the Canon, High Servant to the Exalted's Testaments, Humble Servant of the Faithful and Vicar of God.

It is with great disgust, and disappointment that His holiness has to write this formal declaration of excommunication against former Archbishop of Cistria, Johannes de Ruyter not only because he was a trusted pentarch in the Synod, but also because We the Church considered Johannes a friend who was above the snake like politicians. Johannes de Ruyter was found guilty from specific proof from anonymous persons. We find Johannes de Ruyter guilty of heresy, falsely accusing the emperor of opposing His Holiness, and plotting against the Vicar of GOD, High Pontiff Tobias I. Johannes de Ruyter was found saying the exact words “GOD will denounce this man(His Holiness) in time” during a time where he agreed to meet with someone to plot against His Holiness, and the Church. May this be a letter of warning that anyone who plots against His Holiness will be found and will suffer the same fate. DEUS BENEDICAT, HIGH PONTIFF Tobias I, Archbishop of Luciensport, Prince-Bishop of Visiga, Huss, and Holofernes, Successor of the High Priesthood of the Church, Principal Missionary of the Gentiles, Supreme Pontiff of the Church of True Faith, Keeper of the Canon, High Servant to the Exalted's Testaments, Humble Servant of the Faithful and Vicar of God.

I'll +1if you finish my coat of arms. ;) Real talk +1

Golo Harshovel un holisters his steel shovel as a random tumbleweed rolls by, and western music plays Golo says "I's toime t' bea' t' big'uns 'unce more." Golo proceeds to challenge a big'un to 1.2.3 bang!

War... War never changes

I second this, maybe then the Dwarves will see there is no gods on the moon.

The line breaks make this **** post almost poetic.

Tobias sighs upon hearing the news "Another death... They happen so often these days. This man took the first step in becoming a true Canonist, and may GOD see his faith upon his judgement. Rest well in the seven skies"

Here for 20 minutes and making an AMA, you sound a lot like Scene21...

THE FOURTH GOLDEN BULL OF HOLOFERNES The Pontifical arms of Tobias I Part I Coronation Due to the death of the late Emperor John I a new Emperor has been coronated and has been given divine right to rule over the Holy Oren Empire. The church blesses Emperor John II's ruling and wishes for many successful ruling years to come. Part II Diocese funding. Each Bishop is expected to give a sum of five hundred minas a saints week to His Holiness, they may collect this by masses, donations or any other moral means they choose, on top of the five hundred minas they must make sure their clergy is paid well and has a place to live. Discrepancies or failure to deliver in any paperwork dealing with the money will be assumed as embezzlement either by malicious intent or sloth and will be dealt with accordingly. Part III Archbishopric of Metz A new Archbishop of Metz has been ordained.. Alec of Monteford has been raised with the title and will also serve as Nuncio of Oren. He will slowly be introduced to his new found duties before being evaluated for the fifth Synod position in a saints week. Should His Holiness pass before the evaluation Alec of Monteford will be raised to the Synod position automatically to vote for the new High Pontiff. Alec of Monteford has shown to be an active and competent member of the clergy and will help bring the church activity expected to come from the Archbishopric of Metz, the highest populated diocese in Oren. Part IV The sacred grounds of all Cathedrals, and churches Tensions within the realm have risen to a peak, and as such His Holiness feels the need to remind all faithful that in no situation is ANY Canonist blood to ever be spilled within the sacred confines of a church’s walls regardless of any political situation. Murder over a petty rivalry, or political move is always condemned by the Church, but murder over these things in the churches of the faithful is sacrilege and will result in IMMEDIATE excommunication. Laymen walking solely, in a pair, or in a trio regardless of side in a time of strife may walk into the opposing party’s lands to go to a church for political immunity. They must say that is where they intend to go, and are allowed to be escorted to the church while guards stand outside each exit. Anyone found abusing this privilege will also be excommunicated. People using this pass may use their political immunity to hold meetings of peace, and to pray IF their prayer requires them to be in a specific location to feel closer to GOD. DEUS BENEDICAT, HIGH PONTIFF Tobias I, Archbishop of Luciensport, Prince-Bishop of Visiga, Huss, and Holofernes, Successor of the High Priesthood of the Church, Principal Missionary of the Gentiles, Supreme Pontiff of the Church of True Faith, Keeper of the Canon, High Servant to the Exalted's Testaments, Humble Servant of the Faithful and Vicar of God.

I didn't invest in Tythus LTD for this BS... Please refund god package.

The coronation of John II was a private affair upon his insistence. Unannounced and unpublicized, the ceremony was attended by no more than twenty people aside from a smattering of Tennermen guards. At the end of the hall stood High Pontiff Tobias I, a cordial fellow of veteran clergy experience. He recounted canonical verses to the audience as John Sigismund Horen strood down the church aisle, nearly skipping in his gait. The choirboys blared out a joyous hymn that alerted many of the smallfolk to the proceedings in the Cathedral and many gathered about to witness the Prince of Alstion assume his throne. There, they would see before them a youth of twenty-seven, eyes sullen and bleak, his hair a mess brown and bestial. John Sigismund had upon himself a feral look of, yet it was well-concealed by the Pontiff’s choice of pomp and ceremony. In his hand rested a copy of Beezlebub’s Thomas Temper Tantrum; it was after much coaxing by the Duke of Marna that he was obliged to release it to one of the choir boys. Henceforth he stood before the altar as the High Pontiff claimed the Crown of the Exalted; the second crown associated by the Holy Orenian Empire, being worn by both the Third and Fourth Emperors. A circlet in truth, it later would be designated as a symbol for emperors who sought conquest and iron-hand in their reigns, as the illustrious Crown of Godfrey would for its regality and diplomacy. There, Tobias I recited vows as due the ceremony. “John Sigismund Horen - do you swear in the sight of the Creator, GOD most high, and his people to uphold the laws of Oren and the Faith?” “Mhm...” “John Sigismund Horen- do you swear to forever protect the people of Oren, until your dying breath be it in battle or peace?” “Mhm...” “John Sigismund Horen - do you swear to never falter in your conviction and fervour for the word of GOD, to uphold His word and Church?” “Mhm...” “Then let thy hand be strengthened, and your right hand exalted. Let justice and judgement be the marks of thy reign and mercy and truth be held. ” Tobias rested the crown upon its due mantle and thus spoke “We name you John II, Holy Orenian Emperor and Defender of Faith.” Henceforth a loud ovation erupted from those witnessing the event, curious of to what fate this Emperor would face in the ominous days to come.

High Pontiff Tobias sighs slightly before praying after the even he watched unfold... "This all could of been stopped, no blood was necessary."

"Canonists don't serve heathens" Says another man

His Holiness, High Pontiff Tobias the first has decided that before the up coming siege a mass is to be held to thank GOD for our previous victories and to mourn the loss of our fallen brothers and sons. During the mass we will pray that we are victorious in fighting off the Heathens that hold that very fort so that they may see GOD is glorious. His Holiness will hold the mass in Felsen to ensure all can attend without having to make the longer trip to Luciensport as such all military leaders are expected to bring their forces to ensure we give proper thanks to GOD and mourn our losses in men and battles. Anyone not taking part of the siege is also welcome to come and pray for a Canonist victory as well. As all masses it is Deus Vult, Tobias I ((The mass will be held at 2:00 PM EST on Saturday. Don't forget to bring your donation money[Minas are not needed to attend, but appreciated]))