Cardinal Providentia clasped his hands and lowered himself to kneel. Thereafter, he began to pray for the health of the Emperor. "Amen." He uttered solemnly to conclude the prayer, and signed the Lorraine before standing up again. 

Cardinal Providentia bobbed his head in approval, smiling a bit as he finished reading the prayer. "A most interesting analogy!"

"GOD bless the new High Pontiff, may his rule be long and fair!" Exclaimed the Metropolitan once the results were announced. 

Cardinal Providentia fell to his knees in the Basilica of the Ascension of Exalted Godfrey. He lowered his head before the altar and clasped his hands together. The cleric then prayed for the late High Pontiff. "May you find eternal rest. Amen."

Cardinal Casper signed the Lorraine before casting his vote.

Cardinal Providentia solemnly signed the Lorraine upon hearing the news, going to pray for the deceased Monarch. He prayer that this pious soul rested well in the Seven Skies.

Cardinalis Denuntatio

A Cardinal’s Announcement

From the desk of His Eminence Casper, Cardinal Providentia,

Prelate of The Clergy, and Metropolitan of Providence.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION I - Greetings and Benediction

SECTION II - Lifting a Curse: A Miracle

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I

Some years ago, I was elevated to the position of Metropolitan of Providentia - a position for which I am most grateful. As a token of my gratitude I wish to now hopefully strengthen the faith of the people, the faith of the Canon flock. I will publish the report of a Miracle here in this public announcement. A Miracle I myself witnessed and transcribed. I would like to bless you,  people of GOD.

I will publish the report of this Miracle for the sake of the faith of the people. I will bring something extraordinary to light for the sake of enlightening the Canon flock. In the next section, this Miracle will be described in detail.

II

The Miracle that was performed lifted a terrible course that had weighed the chest of a man for years. The Miracle cured a man and rid him of the chains of Iblees. The following events took place in the Cathedral of Providence about three years ago, and were transcribed by myself, Casper Cardinal Providentia.
 

I entered the Cathedral one day to pray. While inside I found Holy Dame Helena Charlotte and Holy Sir Edwin in the middle of the hall, seemingly discussing something. I had just greeted them when a man, unknown to me, walked up to us. The man was cursed, he was a Vampyre. The Holy Dame proclaimed that she would attempt to lift this curse of his, be it with the help of GOD. The two approached the altar, and myself and Holy Sir Edwin had a seat at the pews to observe what would unfold.
 

The Holy Dame produced a vial of Holy Water from her satchel and read a prayer with a hushed tone. She would then slowly turn to the cursed man, and ask him to kneel before the eyes of GOD and His Aenguls. The cursed man obediently did what he was told and kneeled before the altar. The Holy Dame proceeded to read unto him all the crimes he had committed against the faith, and all of his fallacies, asking the kneeling man if he denied what was said.
 

The cursed man did not deny her words, and he embraced GOD’s righteous judgement. Helena Charlotte offered the man the vial and instructed him to drink its contents. He did drink the fluid within the vial, all whilst clutching onto a silver pendant with a gloved hand. And so did the Holy Dame pray unto him, whilst the forsaken man trembled in pain on the floor:

“Judgeth me, O’ GOD, and discern my cause from the nation that is not Holy: deliver me from the unjust and disobedient man. For Thou art my GOD, my strength, why hast Thou cast me off? And why do I go sorrowful whilst the foe afflicteth me? Send forth Thy light and Thy truth: They hath conducted me, and brought me unto Thy Holy hill, and into Thy tabernacles. And I will go unto the altar of GOD, to GOD who giveth me joy to my youth. To Thee, O’ GOD, I will give praise upon the harp: Why art thou sad, my soul? Why does thou distress me? Hope in GOD, for I will still give praise to Him: The salvation of my will, and my GOD. “

“GOD has created me to do Him some definite service. He has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another. I have my mission. I may never know it in this life, but I shall be told it in the next. I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection between persons. He has not created me for naught. I shall do good; I shall do His work. I shall be an angel of peace, a preacher of truth in my own place, while not intending it if I do but keep His commandments. Therefore, I will trust Him, whatever I am, I can never be thrown away. If I am in sickness, my sickness may serve Him, in perplexity, my perplexity may serve Him. If I am in sorrow, my sorrow may serve Him. He does nothing in vain. He knows what He is about. He may take away my friends. He may throw me among strangers. He may make me feel desolate, make my spirits sink, hide my future from me. Still, He knows what He is about.”

Once these words were uttered, the cursed man stood to his feet and began to transform: His fangs receded to the length they once were, his hues turning back into those of a living man, his pupils expanding to regular size and his eyes turning blue in colour. He would stand up and murmur in an incoherent manner before collapsing. The unconscious man was then brought to a bed in the Cathedral. It is now up to GOD whether he shall awake or not, but his curse has been lifted: A Miracle has been performed.
 

Let us all remember this day, the day a Miracle was performed. Let it be a reminder that we, as children of GOD, can do wonders in this world. And let it be a ray of hope for the sick and the cursed: GOD has not forsaken you. 

SIGNED BY YOUR HUMBLE AND LOVING SERVANT,

Fr. Casper

Cardinal Providentia recalled the horrible events, and prayed for a quick recovery. He also thanked GOD for showing Cardinal Edel mercy. 

The Cardinal of Providentia eyed through the letter, nodding slowly to himself. "May GOD's fist crush this rebellion." And with those words he set the letter down on the table and sighed.

The Cardinal of Providentia signed the Lorraine Cross over himself. "GOD wills it!" He called out to the people of Providence from the gates of the Cathedral, gesturing to the notice-board where the missive had been pinned. 

Casper Cardinal Providentia fell a tear as he read the text, a smile forming upon his lips. "Beautiful, truly beautiful!" Was all the aging man could say once he had finished reading the work.

Cardinal Providentia signed the Lorraine as he saw the note on the notice board. "Bless her soul and may she rest in peace in the Seven Skies." Casper then went to pray for the young nun.

Cardinal Providentia read through the thesis with a smile on his lips "An excellent thesis, good Otto!" He nodded a couple times before setting the parchment aside, going to sign the Lorraine cross.

Father Casper fell to his knees before the altar of the Basilica. His hands were clasped and his head lowered as he offered a silent prayer for the young Holy Dame. Once he was done, he went to conclude the prayer by signing the Lorraine cross over himself.

Full Name of Man - Geoff Turgon
Date of Birth of Man - 1797

Name of Woman - Jane Hartcold-Rourke
Date of Birth of Woman - 1798

Location of Ceremony - St. Thomas's Basilica, Redenford
Date of Ceremony (Year) - 1831
Name of Clergyman who performed ceremony - Father Casper, Canon Judge of the Tribunal

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.

Father Casper eyed the missive briefly, scratched his beard, and continued on his way to the Basilica to pray. "Inheritance disputes.." The Priest uttered under his breath as he slowly shook his head.

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