More actions
Pontifical State of Ecclesia
History
Government
Ecclesia is the sole Theocratic Absolute Elective Monarchy in the world. The Monarch and Head of State is the Pontifex. The Pontifex is also the leader of the Pontifical Church. The Office of the Pontificate governs both state and church together and impartially. The Pontifex holds absolute power in both institutions.
When the sitting Pontifex dies, the Conclave, made up of Ecclesian bishops, meets to elect a new Pontifex. The new Pontifex must not be over 60 years of age, ensuring competence and stability in the monarch.
Another notable figure is the Vicar General, who can temporarily take the Pontifex's position in the event of absence or death.
The current Pontifex is His Holiness Pontifex Rokossovsky.
The current Vicar General is His Eminence Don Jordovsky
Demographics
Ecclesia's population consists mainly of immigrants from Arkhangelsk and other former Russian territories. This gives Ecclesia a majority slavic ethnicity.
Over 99% of Ecclesians belong to the Pontifical Church given that it is the state mandated religion. However, there is a very small minority of Hindus living and practicing legally in Ecclesia. There is one Hindu temple in Ecclesia which is kept under a close watch by the Church. Hindus must register their faith when living in Ecclesia and are not allowed to speak publicy about their religion or any personal beliefs.
The Pontifical Church
The Pontifical Church is lead by the Pontifex of Ecclesia. The Church is the direct descendant of the Catholic Church, and the Pontifex is the office of the old Papacy. The Pontifex alone may nominate bishops and establish churches in foreign nations. Currently there are Pontifical Churches in Ecclesia, Lancastria, Arkania, and Myseldia. There are planned churches in Avalon, Tayven, Newport, and Wiltshire. The church serves as Ecclesias main form of income and influence, and directly governs the lives of the Ecclesian people.