Church of Jou - Revision history

Lilith Delcroix: /* Structure */

2024-01-20T15:24:51Z

Structure

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	==Structure==		==Structure==

	The Church has a vast structure not dissimilar to a corporation. The most notable and publicly known roles are those of the various priests from local churches, given their prominent role in communities. Behind the scenes, the Church has internal groups for maintenance and logistics, among others. The Church also has its own security force, soldiers trained with the duties of priests. Their main job is protection of property (such as churches and warehouses), and offering protection to travelling priests and pilgrims. Although not confirmed, it is assumed the Church is also involved in the training of [[The Force\|Force Sensitive]] citizens.		The Church has a vast structure not dissimilar to a corporation. The most notable and publicly known roles are those of the various priests from local churches, given their prominent role in communities. Behind the scenes, the Church has internal groups for maintenance and logistics, among others. The Church also has its own security force, soldiers trained with the duties of priests. Their main job is protection of property (such as churches and warehouses), and offering protection to travelling priests and pilgrims. Although not confirmed, it is assumed the Church is also involved in the training of [[The Force\|Force Sensitive]] citizens. The role of One Nation's monarch within the Church is to interpret and enact the will of Jou.

	===Ordained names===		===Ordained names===

Lilith Delcroix: /* Better worlds */

2023-07-04T06:15:01Z

Better worlds

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	===Better worlds===		===Better worlds===

	The cornerstone of the Vorsian Orthodoxy is the pursuit of better worlds. It is a belief that emphases self-sacrifice and the value of putting others above personal interests, but also focusing on improving oneself and contributing to the society as a whole. Jou's Judgement serves as an example of long lasting impact one's actions might have, and belief in better worlds attempts to put that example into ~~practicality~~. To have faith is to believe that every action, no matter how small, that aims to improve can lead towards a better future. If all people of the faith contribute in small ways, eventually they will all add up and have wide reaching impact. The main goal of this belief is to provide a common goal and shared social values that many can believe in, to work together and find some connection to begin to mend, heal or negotiate. This behaviour is referenced by the faithful as walking in Jou's Grace. This belief also provides a moral framework against which actions can be measured.		The cornerstone of the Vorsian Orthodoxy is the pursuit of better worlds. It is a belief that emphases self-sacrifice and the value of putting others above personal interests, but also focusing on improving oneself and contributing to the society as a whole. Jou's Judgement serves as an example of long lasting impact one's actions might have, and belief in better worlds attempts to put that example into practice. To have faith is to believe that every action, no matter how small, that aims to improve can lead towards a better future. If all people of the faith contribute in small ways, eventually they will all add up and have wide reaching impact. The main goal of this belief is to provide a common goal and shared social values that many can believe in, to work together and find some connection to begin to mend, heal or negotiate. This behaviour is referenced by the faithful as walking in Jou's Grace or walking the path. This belief also provides a moral framework against which actions can be measured.

	===Vigo Jou===		===Vigo Jou===

Lilith Delcroix: /* Ordained names */

2023-06-25T19:57:11Z

Ordained names

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	It is customary for those who become priests of the Church to take a new surname when they are ordained. These names serve as a badge of office, and also identify on which planet of One Nation the priest was ordained. It is common for priests to remain serving on the planet on which they were ordained, but it is not always the case.		It is customary for those who become priests of the Church to take a new surname when they are ordained. These names serve as a badge of office, and also identify on which planet of One Nation the priest was ordained. It is common for priests to remain serving on the planet on which they were ordained, but it is not always the case.

	{\| style="width: 30%; height: 30%" border="1" cellpadding="5"		{\| style="width: 40%; height: 40%" border="1" cellpadding="5"
	\|-		\|-
	! Planet		! Planet

Lilith Delcroix: /* Ordained names */

2023-06-25T19:56:39Z

Ordained names

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	\| width="33%" \| [[Moroa]]		\| width="33%" \| [[Moroa]]
	\| width="33%" \| Luminis		\| width="33%" \| Luminis
	\| width="33%" \| [[Miscellaneous_Characters#Auris~~\|Auris_Luminis~~]], [[Miscellaneous_Characters#Vera_Luminis\|Vera]]		\| width="33%" \| [[Miscellaneous_Characters#Auris_Luminis\|Auris]], [[Miscellaneous_Characters#Vera_Luminis\|Vera]]
	\|- style="text-align: center;"		\|- style="text-align: center;"
	\| width="33%" \| [[Morta]]		\| width="33%" \| [[Morta]]

Lilith Delcroix: /* Ordained names */

2023-06-25T19:56:17Z

Ordained names

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	\| width="33%" \| [[Morabora]]		\| width="33%" \| [[Morabora]]
	\| width="33%" \| Glacis		\| width="33%" \| Glacis
	\| width="33%" \| [[Miscellaneous_Characters#Glacis'carle'tircr\|Scarlet]]		\| width="33%" \| [[Miscellaneous_Characters#Glacis'carle'tircr\|Scarlet]], [[Miscellaneous_Characters#Vivus_Glacis\|Vivus]]
	\|- style="text-align: center;"		\|- style="text-align: center;"
	\| width="33%" \| [[Moroa]]		\| width="33%" \| [[Moroa]]
	\| width="33%" \| Luminis		\| width="33%" \| Luminis
	\| width="33%" \| -		\| width="33%" \| [[Miscellaneous_Characters#Auris\|Auris_Luminis]], [[Miscellaneous_Characters#Vera_Luminis\|Vera]]
	\|- style="text-align: center;"		\|- style="text-align: center;"
	\| width="33%" \| [[Morta]]		\| width="33%" \| [[Morta]]
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	\| width="33%" \| [[Talasea]]		\| width="33%" \| [[Talasea]]
	\| width="33%" \| Terris		\| width="33%" \| Terris
	\| width="33%" \| -		\| width="33%" \| [[Miscellaneous_Characters#Javiera_Terris\|Javiera]], [[Miscellaneous_Characters#Tsuna_Terris\|Tsuna]]
	\|- style="text-align: center;"		\|- style="text-align: center;"
	\| width="33%" \| [[Vorsia Companion]]		\| width="33%" \| [[Vorsia Companion]]

Lilith Delcroix: /* Worship */

2023-06-25T19:34:29Z

Worship

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	===The Lady in Red===		===The Lady in Red===
	[[File:Church-J-red.png\|100px\|thumb\|right\|The red icon.]]		[[File:Church-J-red.png\|100px\|thumb\|right\|The red icon.]]
	The Lady in Red is an interpretation of [[Vigo Jou]] that was introduced to Zrak in [[Year 24]]. The faith was brought into the Zrak system with the establishment of the Radiant Jou Hospital Station, which is part of the [[Royal Vorsian Healthcare\|Royal Vorsian Healthcare's]] Healing Network. However, the local Heep-Heep population was not very receptive of the local priest due to their cultural and political customs that place strong value on colours. This was addressed by presenting Vigo Jou as the Lady in Red and changing the faith's symbol from blue to red. The local priestess also wears red robes. This was met with great success and the Lady in Red was adopted as the patron of Zrak. Funtionally, the Lady in Red sect of the faith does not differ from the Church of Jou, expect in addressing Vigo Jou differently and referencing the better world doctrine as the Red Dawn.		The Lady in Red is an interpretation of [[Vigo Jou]] that was introduced to Zrak in [[Year 24]]{{Website Reference\|link=https://swc-confederacy.com/2023/03/05/lady-in-red-the-patron-of-zrak/\|title=Lady in Red, the Patron of Zrak}}. The faith was brought into the Zrak system with the establishment of the Radiant Jou Hospital Station, which is part of the [[Royal Vorsian Healthcare\|Royal Vorsian Healthcare's]] Healing Network. However, the local Heep-Heep population was not very receptive of the local priest due to their cultural and political customs that place strong value on colours. This was addressed by presenting Vigo Jou as the Lady in Red and changing the faith's symbol from blue to red. The local priestess also wears red robes. This was met with great success and the Lady in Red was adopted as the patron of Zrak. Funtionally, the Lady in Red sect of the faith does not differ from the Church of Jou, expect in addressing Vigo Jou differently and referencing the better world doctrine as the Red Dawn.

	===Holy Days===		===Holy Days===

Lilith Delcroix at 19:33, 25 June 2023

2023-06-25T19:33:37Z

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	==Worship==		==Worship==
	[[File:~~Praying~~-J-2.png\|~~200px~~\|thumb\|right\|~~Prayers to Jou are used as affirmation~~ of ~~faith~~.]]		[[File:Red-Jou-Poster-1.png\|250px\|thumb\|right\|The Lady in Red, patron of Zrak.]]
	The faith does not have a rigid worship structure or demands. The main form of worship is reflected in everyday decisions. The faithful are expected to choose whatever path leads them towards the ideal, the better world, no matter how small the impact of their decision. It is taught by the priests that creating a better world starts with taking care of one's self, their surroundings and so on, until collectively the society would reach the ultimate ideal. Such practices are not unique to the faith, but with the prevalence of the Church in the nation's society, the teachings are commonplace in the public's attention.		The faith does not have a rigid worship structure or demands. The main form of worship is reflected in everyday decisions. The faithful are expected to choose whatever path leads them towards the ideal, the better world, no matter how small the impact of their decision. It is taught by the priests that creating a better world starts with taking care of one's self, their surroundings and so on, until collectively the society would reach the ultimate ideal. Such practices are not unique to the faith, but with the prevalence of the Church in the nation's society, the teachings are commonplace in the public's attention.

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	===The Lady in Red===		===The Lady in Red===
			[[File:Church-J-red.png\|100px\|thumb\|right\|The red icon.]]
	The Lady in Red is an interpretation of [[Vigo Jou]] that was introduced to Zrak in [[Year 24]]. The faith was brought into the Zrak system with the establishment of the Radiant Jou Hospital Station, which is part of the [[Royal Vorsian Healthcare\|Royal Vorsian Healthcare's]] Healing Network. However, the local Heep-Heep population was not very receptive of the local priest due to their cultural and political customs that place strong value on colours. This was addressed by presenting Vigo Jou as the Lady in Red and changing the faith's symbol from blue to red. The local priestess also wears red robes. This was met with great success and the Lady in Red was adopted as the patron of Zrak. Funtionally, the Lady in Red sect of the faith does not differ from the Church of Jou, expect in addressing Vigo Jou differently and referencing the better world doctrine as the Red Dawn.		The Lady in Red is an interpretation of [[Vigo Jou]] that was introduced to Zrak in [[Year 24]]. The faith was brought into the Zrak system with the establishment of the Radiant Jou Hospital Station, which is part of the [[Royal Vorsian Healthcare\|Royal Vorsian Healthcare's]] Healing Network. However, the local Heep-Heep population was not very receptive of the local priest due to their cultural and political customs that place strong value on colours. This was addressed by presenting Vigo Jou as the Lady in Red and changing the faith's symbol from blue to red. The local priestess also wears red robes. This was met with great success and the Lady in Red was adopted as the patron of Zrak. Funtionally, the Lady in Red sect of the faith does not differ from the Church of Jou, expect in addressing Vigo Jou differently and referencing the better world doctrine as the Red Dawn.

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	===Quotes===		===Quotes===
			[[File:Praying-J-2.png\|225px\|thumb\|right\|Prayers to Jou are used as affirmation of faith.]]
	Quotes about the faith are provided by the Church with the intent to help the faithful think differently about the things that they may be feeling or doing, to generate ideas, to reassure, and to provide a potential mission statement for the day to those who seek it. These and other quotes can often be found on promotional material distributed by the Church.		Quotes about the faith are provided by the Church with the intent to help the faithful think differently about the things that they may be feeling or doing, to generate ideas, to reassure, and to provide a potential mission statement for the day to those who seek it. These and other quotes can often be found on promotional material distributed by the Church.

Lilith Delcroix: /* Worship */

2023-06-25T19:28:23Z

Worship

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	The formal ways of worship within the local churches and cathedrals are symbolic and aim to provide communal space for social interactions, rather than demanding attendance. Services of certain symbolic dates are attended frequently due to their advertising, and attendance of the royal family and other public figures.		The formal ways of worship within the local churches and cathedrals are symbolic and aim to provide communal space for social interactions, rather than demanding attendance. Services of certain symbolic dates are attended frequently due to their advertising, and attendance of the royal family and other public figures.

			===The Lady in Red===

			The Lady in Red is an interpretation of [[Vigo Jou]] that was introduced to Zrak in [[Year 24]]. The faith was brought into the Zrak system with the establishment of the Radiant Jou Hospital Station, which is part of the [[Royal Vorsian Healthcare\|Royal Vorsian Healthcare's]] Healing Network. However, the local Heep-Heep population was not very receptive of the local priest due to their cultural and political customs that place strong value on colours. This was addressed by presenting Vigo Jou as the Lady in Red and changing the faith's symbol from blue to red. The local priestess also wears red robes. This was met with great success and the Lady in Red was adopted as the patron of Zrak. Funtionally, the Lady in Red sect of the faith does not differ from the Church of Jou, expect in addressing Vigo Jou differently and referencing the better world doctrine as the Red Dawn.

	===Holy Days===		===Holy Days===

Lilith Delcroix: /* Structure */

2023-06-25T13:23:31Z

Structure

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	! Planet		! Planet
	! Surname		! Surname
			!Known Priests
	\|- style="text-align: center;"		\|- style="text-align: center;"
	\| width="50%" \| [[Morabora]]		\| width="33%" \| [[Morabora]]
	\| width="50%" \| Glacis		\| width="33%" \| Glacis
			\| width="33%" \| [[Miscellaneous_Characters#Glacis'carle'tircr\|Scarlet]]
	\|- style="text-align: center;"		\|- style="text-align: center;"
	\| width="50%" \| [[Moroa]]		\| width="33%" \| [[Moroa]]
	\| width="50%" \| Luminis		\| width="33%" \| Luminis
			\| width="33%" \| -
	\|- style="text-align: center;"		\|- style="text-align: center;"
	\| width="50%" \| [[Morta]]		\| width="33%" \| [[Morta]]
	\| width="50%" \| Ignis		\| width="33%" \| Ignis
			\| width="33%" \| [[Miscellaneous_Characters#Emerjo_Ignis\|Emerjo]]
	\|- style="text-align: center;"		\|- style="text-align: center;"
	\| width="50%" \| [[Talasea]]		\| width="33%" \| [[Talasea]]
	\| width="50%" \| Terris		\| width="33%" \| Terris
			\| width="33%" \| -
	\|- style="text-align: center;"		\|- style="text-align: center;"
	\| width="50%" \| [[Vorsia Companion]]		\| width="33%" \| [[Vorsia Companion]]
	\| width="50%" \| Anemis		\| width="33%" \| Anemis
			\| width="33%" \| [[Miscellaneous_Characters#Morto_Anemis\|Morto]]
	\|}		\|}

Lilith Delcroix at 20:30, 22 May 2022

2022-05-22T20:30:18Z

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	===Ordained names===		===Ordained names===

	It is customary for those who become priests of the Church to take a new surname when they are ordained. These names serve as a badge of office, and also identify on which planet of One Nation the priest was ordained.		It is customary for those who become priests of the Church to take a new surname when they are ordained. These names serve as a badge of office, and also identify on which planet of One Nation the priest was ordained. It is common for priests to remain serving on the planet on which they were ordained, but it is not always the case.

	*Morabora - ~~Glacis~~		{\| style="width: 30%; height: 30%" border="1" cellpadding="5"
	*Moroa - ~~Luminis~~		\|-
	*Morta - ~~Ignis~~		! Planet
	*Talasea - ~~Terris~~		! Surname
	*Vorsia Companion - Anemis		\|- style="text-align: center;"
			\| width="50%" \| [[Morabora]]
			\| width="50%" \| Glacis
			\|- style="text-align: center;"
			\| width="50%" \| [[Moroa]]
			\| width="50%" \| Luminis
			\|- style="text-align: center;"
			\| width="50%" \| [[Morta]]
			\| width="50%" \| Ignis
			\|- style="text-align: center;"
			\| width="50%" \| [[Talasea]]
			\| width="50%" \| Terris
			\|- style="text-align: center;"
			\| width="50%" \| [[Vorsia Companion]]
			\| width="50%" \| Anemis
			\|}

	==Iconography==		==Iconography==

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	\| width="33%" \| [[Moroa]]		\| width="33%" \| [[Moroa]]
	\| width="33%" \| Luminis		\| width="33%" \| Luminis
	\| width="33%" \| [[Miscellaneous_Characters#Auris~~\|Auris_Luminis~~]], [[Miscellaneous_Characters#Vera_Luminis\|Vera]]		\| width="33%" \| [[Miscellaneous_Characters#Auris_Luminis\|Auris]], [[Miscellaneous_Characters#Vera_Luminis\|Vera]]
	\|- style="text-align: center;"		\|- style="text-align: center;"
	\| width="33%" \| [[Morta]]		\| width="33%" \| [[Morta]]

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	\| width="33%" \| [[Morabora]]		\| width="33%" \| [[Morabora]]
	\| width="33%" \| Glacis		\| width="33%" \| Glacis
	\| width="33%" \| [[Miscellaneous_Characters#Glacis'carle'tircr\|Scarlet]]		\| width="33%" \| [[Miscellaneous_Characters#Glacis'carle'tircr\|Scarlet]], [[Miscellaneous_Characters#Vivus_Glacis\|Vivus]]
	\|- style="text-align: center;"		\|- style="text-align: center;"
	\| width="33%" \| [[Moroa]]		\| width="33%" \| [[Moroa]]
	\| width="33%" \| Luminis		\| width="33%" \| Luminis
	\| width="33%" \| -		\| width="33%" \| [[Miscellaneous_Characters#Auris\|Auris_Luminis]], [[Miscellaneous_Characters#Vera_Luminis\|Vera]]
	\|- style="text-align: center;"		\|- style="text-align: center;"
	\| width="33%" \| [[Morta]]		\| width="33%" \| [[Morta]]
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	\| width="33%" \| [[Talasea]]		\| width="33%" \| [[Talasea]]
	\| width="33%" \| Terris		\| width="33%" \| Terris
	\| width="33%" \| -		\| width="33%" \| [[Miscellaneous_Characters#Javiera_Terris\|Javiera]], [[Miscellaneous_Characters#Tsuna_Terris\|Tsuna]]
	\|- style="text-align: center;"		\|- style="text-align: center;"
	\| width="33%" \| [[Vorsia Companion]]		\| width="33%" \| [[Vorsia Companion]]

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	! Planet		! Planet
	! Surname		! Surname
			!Known Priests
	\|- style="text-align: center;"		\|- style="text-align: center;"
	\| width="50%" \| [[Morabora]]		\| width="33%" \| [[Morabora]]
	\| width="50%" \| Glacis		\| width="33%" \| Glacis
			\| width="33%" \| [[Miscellaneous_Characters#Glacis'carle'tircr\|Scarlet]]
	\|- style="text-align: center;"		\|- style="text-align: center;"
	\| width="50%" \| [[Moroa]]		\| width="33%" \| [[Moroa]]
	\| width="50%" \| Luminis		\| width="33%" \| Luminis
			\| width="33%" \| -
	\|- style="text-align: center;"		\|- style="text-align: center;"
	\| width="50%" \| [[Morta]]		\| width="33%" \| [[Morta]]
	\| width="50%" \| Ignis		\| width="33%" \| Ignis
			\| width="33%" \| [[Miscellaneous_Characters#Emerjo_Ignis\|Emerjo]]
	\|- style="text-align: center;"		\|- style="text-align: center;"
	\| width="50%" \| [[Talasea]]		\| width="33%" \| [[Talasea]]
	\| width="50%" \| Terris		\| width="33%" \| Terris
			\| width="33%" \| -
	\|- style="text-align: center;"		\|- style="text-align: center;"
	\| width="50%" \| [[Vorsia Companion]]		\| width="33%" \| [[Vorsia Companion]]
	\| width="50%" \| Anemis		\| width="33%" \| Anemis
			\| width="33%" \| [[Miscellaneous_Characters#Morto_Anemis\|Morto]]
	\|}		\|}