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Signum Sanctae Collectio Cruces Sanctus Collection of Holy Symbols Holy Crosses Father Casper, Priest of Providentia, Canon Judge of the Tribunal There are many a Holy Symbol within The Church of The Canon, Our Holy Mother Church. In this work there will be a focus on Holy Crosses. There are different types of Holy Crosses, some are used more than others in different cultural areas and realms of the world; some crosses might only be used in specific areas, while others are used all throughout the Canon realms and nations. The purpose of the Holy Cross is written in Canon Law under Title V. Sacred Places and Objects, Chapter 9. The Cross, and is as follows: §1. The purpose of the Holy Cross is to symbolize the faith through correspondence to the cosmology of the Seven Skies, the World, and the Void. The guidelines for how a Holy Cross is formed and depicted, and how to recognize them, is also found written in Canon Law under the same Title and Chapter as above, and is as follows: §2. The form of the Holy Cross is a one-barred, two-barred, three-barred, or four-barred cross. Here will be listed the Holy Crosses that are most commonly used by the Canon flock, its Shepherds and Orders. One-Barred Holy Cross Variants The Cross of Horen This Holy Cross is among the most commonly used Holy Crosses throughout the Canon realms. The circle around the intersection of the bars represents God's oneness. It is often seen worn around the necks of clerics, but is also worn by common people of the Canon flock. The Supreme Order of Ex. Owyn uses this type of Holy Cross as well. The Teutonic Cross, The Rhodesian Cross and Owyn’s Cross These Holy Crosses are one-barred crosses, much like the regular one-barred cross, but having all bars the same length. The Teutonic Cross is often used by the Teutonic Order, The Rhodesian Cross is often used by the monastic Order of Saint Catherine, and Owyn’s Cross is often used by the Supreme Order of Ex. Owyn. Multiple-Barred Holy Cross Variants The Lorraine Cross This Holy Cross is also among the most commonly used Holy Crosses. Being two-barred it stands out from the regular one-barred crosses. The Lorraine Cross is used by many a cleric and clergyman as well as The Order of Saint Catherine. The Three-Barred Holy Cross This Holy Cross is a rather unusual one, consisting of three bars instead of the regular one or two. The Husariyan/Ruskan Cross This Holy Cross has a unique design and is mostly used by the people of the Kingdom of Haense, as well as the people of the Grand Duchy of Vasiyeva. Concluding Notes There may be Holy Crosses and Symbols not included in this work. Note that this work is a collection of the most commonly used Holy Crosses, as previously mentioned.

Father Casper signed the Lorraine over the missive. "May GOD provide His guidance on your quest!"

Father Casper signed the Lorraine, glad to hear such news. "May the Abbey of ST Catherine - which has been blessed by GOD - prosper now and in eternity!"

Father Casper signed the Lorraine cross three times after he read the missive, he had experienced the events first hand. "Praise God! For he heard our prayers and let us live through the day. And bless the Holy Knights! For they protected not only myself and the nuns, but also the Abbey - Lord's house!"

Father Casper read the thesis with a smile on his lips. "Truly grand work, good Trevor!" He called out upon finishing it.

Full Name of Man - Arthur Komnenos Date of Birth of Man - FA 1791 Name of Woman - Anne de Rosius Date of Birth of Woman - FA 1798 Location of Ceremony - St Thomas's Basilica, Redenford Date of Ceremony (Year) - 1824 Name of Clergyman who performed ceremony - Father Casper, Canon Judge of the Tribunal, Chaplain of the ISA

Father Casper nods, pleased at what he sees within the missive. "By the grace of God, I do hope the abbey prospers." Hummed the Canon Judge for himself.

Full Name of Man - Arlo Cooper Date of Birth of Man - FA 1791 Name of Woman - Primrose Gendik Date of Birth of Woman - FA 1801 Location of Ceremony - Providence Cathedral Date of Ceremony (Year) - 1823 Name of Clergyman who performed ceremony - Father Casper, Canon Judge of the Tribunal, Chaplain of the ISA

Full Name of Man - George Hartcold Date of Birth of Man - FA 1792 Name of Woman - Jane O'Rourke Date of Birth of Woman - FA 1798 Location of Ceremony - Providence Cathedral Date of Ceremony (Year) - 1821 Name of Clergyman who performed ceremony - Father Casper, Chaplain of the ISA

"GOD bless the new High Pontiff! May his reign be fair and long!" Smiled the middle-aged Chaplain, Father Casper.

"Rest well and in peace, Your Holiness" Uttered Father Casper in a solemn tone, his hands signing the Lorraine.

Casper Jahan Baelius dropped down to his knees before the altar of Ex. Godfrey's Cathedral. The sun reached his face from the windows, and the tears that rolled down his cheeks reflected its rays. The solemn words of the Chaplain echoed throughout the hall "O mother, may you find rest with baba in the Seven Skies. I wish we could have seen each other one last time before you passed -- to say farewell. But I shan't weep for lost opportunities, for that lies in the past. I will instead honour your memory, now and forever, keeping you close at heart."

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Sigmund Baruch prepared himself in anticipation to attend the his cousin's wedding. He was happy for his relative and couldn't wait to spectate and perhaps even participate in the melee tournament.

Full Name of Man - Erik Othaman Date of Birth of Man - FA 1735 Name of Woman - Zita of Selm Date of Birth of Woman - FA 1779 Location of Ceremony - Providentia Date of Ceremony (Year) - SA 20, FA 1816 Name of Clergyman who performed ceremony - Father Casper Jahan Baelius, Chaplain in the ISA

In patientia On Patience 10th of Snow’s Maiden, 1816 Patience is a virtue among the hardest to fully accept, yet it is of utmost importance that we do. Commonly, this is due to the hard trials we are put through by the Lord -- this can confuse some; why would He, who can do so much good, put us through trials where we suffer? It is to strengthen the faithful, to harden us in our faith. Although guidance can be necessary in order to achieve this strengthening, it is one’s own mind that has to be open in order for the strengthening to take place. As written in The Canticle of Patience within The Scroll of Virtue: “7 For I have given you the pains of the world, and I have given you their cure. 8 And you shall know the trials of this theater of virtue, and know that they shall strengthen you.” It may seem hard to keep one’s patience when we are put through the Holy trials, but it is necessary in order to remain true in faith and on the righteous path. The moment one loses their patience, one is set on a dark path towards wrath and envy. The sinful path is not for any faithful Canonist to take, as it brings you further from the Seven Skies. “9 So I am the Most High, and in pursuit of My Virtue, I bid my faithful this: You shall not raise a hand in wrath, nor in envy, nor in any kind of sin.” The Holy trials were instituted to remind us of our humanity, and to remind us of the salvation that awaits us in the Seven Skies where all pain and suffering is replaced by endless joy. God brought upon us all the struggles, but also all the remedies. It is up to us faithful to use our own faith in Him to tackle the struggles -- for the remedy is never far away. Persist in the trials you are set through by Him, and you shall find your faith and soul strengthened. Persist in your faith, and you shall find yourself in the Seven Skies where we all aspire to be. Written by Chaplain Casper

Casper Jahan Baelius slowly shook his head as he read the missive. The Chaplain went to read a prayer for the soul that had fallen astray from the righteous path, sighing a bit as he concluded it.

[!] On the 11th of The Grand Harvest, 1806, Ademar Castelo died due to frail heart at the age of 71 [!] The sky was clear and the air was crisp; the sun had just made its way up over the horizon. In the forests of Providentia, birds were chirping, wind was whizzing and the water in the river was rippling. The body of a man clad in simple brown robes, floated along with the stream face down in the water. With a thud the lifeless man got caught by a rock and stopped in place. A letter would be on his person, tucked in the rustic fabric of his robes. The letter read as follows: Throughout my life I have seen and experienced many a thing. Some less pleasant than others. However, throughout all these occurrences, all the changes the society of man has gone through, I have always found my faith to persist. I have served God in many a way; from Grandmaster of a holy order, to Abbot of an ancient monastic order. In the darkest of times He served as a beacon of hope and light. In the lightest of times He served as the symbol and resemblance of all my good will. By virtue of this, I always remained his humble servant, proselytizing his word and teaching to the misled and faltering. God has made me go through various trials; both corporeal and mental. One of the most challenging trials was the crusade against the Inferi in the sands of Al-Faiz. Every man goes through trials in the pursuit of keeping one’s faith, and it is crucial to persist. The one to give in shall fall astray and find himself in darkness. However, one can always be guided back to the righteous path, if one is willing. The Church is facing difficult times, the faith of the masses is weaker than it used to be. Faith needs to be strengthened for the Church to prosper - when the Church prospers; so will humanity as a whole. As of late I own nothing but my robes and cross, which shall be returned to the Holy Mother Church and the Wigbrechtian order, upon my death. To my children I can only pass the wisdom I have acquired over the years. Thus, my last wish is a bit peculiar; I wish for the body of my deceased wife to be recovered. She was dug up out of her grave in Providence, and alas was disturbed in her eternal rest. I wish for her body to return to holy soil. I did not want to add this last part to my will, but alas, I feel like I must add a second and final wish; I wish for my body to not be dug up, I wish to rest in peace.

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Abbot Ademar would applaud the new Bull as thuds could be heard from all around him as a group of nuns fainted all at once. A small cage fell down from atop of the shelf and out through the broken door flew three white doves towards the setting sun.

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Subprior Ademar of the Wigbrechtian order signed the Lorraine as he received the news of the passing of the High Pontiff. His head hung low as he uttered a couple words into the air that filled the Cathedral of Providence. "May you find eternal peace in the Seven Skies, and may your successor be as diligent as you have been, Your Holiness." The voice of the aging monastic would be solemn, but carry a certain warmth to it as it echoed throughout the halls.

I ask you

“Very well, brother. We shall begin quite simply. What is your name?” Ademar Castelo “And your age?” 60 “I know it may be clear, heh, but it is for the sake of records. What race of the descendants are you of?” I am human. “You are able to read and write, yes?” Yes, I am. “And with that, are you at all familiar with the Holy Scrolls and Catechism of our Church?” Indeed. “You are of course baptized?” Yes, of course. “Good, good. Are you married? Do you have children?” I am married with children, although, my wife I have not seen in many a year. “In what way of the clergy do you wish to serve? As a Priest, a Monastic?” A Monastic. “While this may not be accepted by the Prelate, depending on the needs of the Church, in what Diocese would you prefer to serve in? You can simply name a city or Kingdom.” Oren preferably. “A rather personal question, why have you chosen to walk this path in God?” I have chosen to walk this path since I just recently retired from the Palatine Guard Order of All-Saints, now being Grandmaster emeritus. Now I remain an advisor to the Knight-Regent, however I also seek to become a man of cloth and humble myself before GOD. Thus, I chose this path, the path of the Monk. “And at last, are you truly devoted to this way of life? Prepared to take any vows involved with ordination and commit oneself to this lifetime bond with the Lord Almighty?” I am. “Wonderful, then that should be all.” he says as he gestures you out of the office with a smile, “This shall be brought to His Eminence, Manfried. You shall hear word of your acceptance and placement soon enough.” he nods before saying finally, “God bless you.” as you walk out and say so in return.

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