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directly below the archbishop is [[The Holy See]], which views itself as a "maternal and paternal" figure to the people. In its maternal role, it guides the people by teaching the lessons of [[Halone]] through the church. In a paternal role, it dictates policy to the people in order to protect them from the '''Dragons''' and "preserves the state's sovereignty". to help spread the teachings of the Church and enforce public policy, the '''Holy See''' commands several contingencies, such as the '''Congregation of Our Knights Most Heavenly''', the '''Supreme Sacred Tribunal of Halone Inquisitory Doctrine''', and various other dicasteries. | directly below the archbishop is [[The Holy See]], which views itself as a "maternal and paternal" figure to the people. In its maternal role, it guides the people by teaching the lessons of [[Halone]] through the church. In a paternal role, it dictates policy to the people in order to protect them from the '''Dragons''' and "preserves the state's sovereignty". to help spread the teachings of the Church and enforce public policy, the '''Holy See''' commands several contingencies, such as the '''Congregation of Our Knights Most Heavenly''', the '''Supreme Sacred Tribunal of Halone Inquisitory Doctrine''', and various other dicasteries. | ||
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Revision as of 18:21, 11 October 2022
Following the death of King Thordan and his son Haldrath abandoning the throne to become the first Azure Dragoon, the people of Ishgard needed leadership. Thus did the surviving Knights Twelve come together to form the High Houses, which would later form the Ishgardian Orthodox Church. To suppress the knowledge of their part in the shattering of the peace between Dragons and Elezen, they came up with an "officially sanctioned" series of events that would paint the people of Ishgard as the victims who valiantly fought back against Nidhogg and his brood. To facilitate bringing this knowledge to the people, the story of King Thordan was woven into the teachings of the Church alongside their worship of Halone.
Following the revelations of the truth to the beginning of the Dragonsong War, the Church came under intense scrutiny, with many of the people feeling betrayed. While many maintain their devotion to Halone, it is up for debate what place the Church will have in Ishgardian Society.
Church Structure
The Church is led by the Archbishop, who also serves as the Ishgardian head of state. When the archbishop passes away, the title is not handed down to his next of kin, but rather the high-ranking members of the clergy, as well as representatives of the four High Houses meet and select the successor. The archbishop presides in The Vault, where he determines major public policy, which is carried out by officials, such as the Temple Knights. The archbishop is advised by the Synod, seven high-ranking bishops of Saint Reymanaud's Cathedral, and is guarded by The Heavens' Ward.
directly below the archbishop is The Holy See, which views itself as a "maternal and paternal" figure to the people. In its maternal role, it guides the people by teaching the lessons of Halone through the church. In a paternal role, it dictates policy to the people in order to protect them from the Dragons and "preserves the state's sovereignty". to help spread the teachings of the Church and enforce public policy, the Holy See commands several contingencies, such as the Congregation of Our Knights Most Heavenly, the Supreme Sacred Tribunal of Halone Inquisitory Doctrine, and various other dicasteries.