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= '''''Historia Ecclesiae''''' = | = '''''Historia Ecclesiae''''' = | ||
The Roman Catholic Church of EarthMC has existed for over '''5''' '''years''' on the server and has seen many Cardinals, Archbishops, and Clergy alike. Its composition of over '''700 faithful members''' makes it one of the biggest and most united communities on EarthMC to date. The purpose of this Wiki page is to document and share the rich history and founding of the EMC Vatican. | The Roman Catholic Church of EarthMC has existed for over '''5''' '''years''' on the server and has seen many Cardinals, Archbishops, and Clergy alike. Its composition of over '''700 faithful members''' makes it one of the biggest and most united communities on EarthMC to date. The purpose of this Wiki page is to document and share the rich history and founding of the EMC Vatican. | ||
[[File:Town Square.png|alt=One of the oldest existing images of Vatican_City|thumb|Vatican_City on Terra Nova]]Undergoing many accounts of public scrutiny since its founding, the RCC has continued to be a beacon of hope in EMC's toxic environment. Hosting regular RP events, the Church is often '''mistaken as a RP (Roleplay)''' group on this server. Instead, it is a united front of all faithful members who gather to share their faith and beliefs under our Church, consistently proving the values of love for one another. | [[File:Town Square.png|alt=One of the oldest existing images of Vatican_City|thumb|Vatican_City on Terra Nova|283x283px]]Undergoing many accounts of public scrutiny since its founding, the RCC has continued to be a beacon of hope in EMC's toxic environment. Hosting regular RP events, the Church is often '''mistaken as a RP (Roleplay)''' group on this server. Instead, it is a united front of all faithful members who gather to share their faith and beliefs under our Church, consistently proving the values of love for one another. | ||
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=== Creation of the Church === | === Creation of the Church === | ||
Pope Alexander IX was the Pope during the very early days of the EarthMC Roman Catholic Church and was responsible for overseeing the construction of the Vatican City and '''laying the foundations for the Church itself''' for many months to come as a movement, not a structure. | Pope Alexander IX was the Pope during the very early days of the EarthMC Roman Catholic Church and was responsible for overseeing the construction of the Vatican City and '''laying the foundations for the Church itself''' for many months to come as a movement, not a structure. | ||
[[File:Alex.png|alt="Deceased" Pope Alexander IX's Portrait|thumb| | [[File:Alex.png|alt="Deceased" Pope Alexander IX's Portrait|thumb|310x310px|"Deceased" Pope Alexander IX's Portrait]] | ||
Pope Alexander IX used his leadership skills to ensure that the EarthMC Roman Catholic Church started on the right foot towards success. Once the Church began to gain recognition from the '''Greater Roman Empire''', Pope Alexander IX believed that he had done his duty and wished to hand the responsibility off to new blood. | Pope Alexander IX used his leadership skills to ensure that the EarthMC Roman Catholic Church started on the right foot towards success. Once the Church began to gain recognition from the '''Greater Roman Empire''', Pope Alexander IX believed that he had done his duty and wished to hand the responsibility off to new blood. | ||
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''<small>'''"The Church of Terra Mariana, while continuing to use Catholics terms such as "Supreme Pontiff" which belongs to the Bishop of Rome and calling themselves Catholic while serving a state, will be referred to as an institution of Heresy." - Cardinal Bernard Albani, Dean of the College of Cardinals'''</small>'' | ''<small>'''"The Church of Terra Mariana, while continuing to use Catholics terms such as "Supreme Pontiff" which belongs to the Bishop of Rome and calling themselves Catholic while serving a state, will be referred to as an institution of Heresy." - Cardinal Bernard Albani, Dean of the College of Cardinals'''</small>'' | ||
[[File:Medici Coat of Arm.webp|alt=Medici Coat of Arms|thumb|Pope BenedictXVII's "Medici Coat of Arms"]] | [[File:Medici Coat of Arm.webp|alt=Medici Coat of Arms|thumb|Pope BenedictXVII's "Medici Coat of Arms"|261x261px]] | ||
==== Evangelization in France ==== | ==== Evangelization in France ==== | ||