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==Christianity==
==Christianity==


===Catholicism===
===Illyesian Catholic Church===
The Catholic Church is the largest Christian church in Sunalaya, containing hundreds of millions of followers throughout the globe. It is headed by the Bishop of Rome, otherwise known as the Pope, which the Church claims to be the succession of Saint Peter. The Pope and Church's central administration is located in an enclave of the Tyrenian city of Illyes called Palaclessia. The beliefs of Catholicism base themselves in the Nicene Creed. It teaches that it is the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic church founded by Jesus Christ and the apostles. It claims to follow the original Christian faith passed down through sacred tradition and scripture.  
The Chalcedonian Church is the largest Christian church in Sunalaya, containing hundreds of millions of followers throughout the globe. It is headed by the Bishop of Illyes, otherwise known as the Pope, which the Church claims to be the succession of Saint Peter. The Pope and Church's central administration is located in an enclave of the Tyrenian city of Illyes called Palaclessia. The beliefs of Catholicism base themselves in the Nicene Creed. It teaches that it is the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic church founded by Jesus Christ and the apostles. It claims to follow the original Christian faith passed down through sacred tradition and scripture.  


As one of Sunalaya's oldest continously functioning international institutions, it has played a prominent role in the development of Ventismaran civilization. It has influenced its philosophy, culture, art, and science. They live across the world missions, diaspora, and conversion. In many areas, the Catholic Church has declined in followers, power, and influence due to the rise of secularism.
As one of Sunalaya's oldest continously functioning international institutions, it has played a prominent role in the development of Ventismaran civilization. It has influenced its philosophy, culture, art, and science. They live across the world missions, diaspora, and conversion. In many areas, the Catholic Church has declined in followers, power, and influence due to the rise of secularism.


{{plainlist|'''Illyesian Catholic Church'''}}
===Eastern Orthodox Church===
The Illyesian Church, otherwise known as the Latin or Western Church, is the largest and most widely known ''sui luris'' churches that make up the universal Catholic Church. It is headed by the Bishop of Rome or Pope—with its headquarters in the Palaclessia (Tyrenes), enclaved within the city of Illyes. Its presence is found in parts of western Ventismar, Corentia, and Sunafrica.
The Eastern Orthodox consist of several churches in the east, many under the Rhomaion rite.


{{plainlist|'''Rhomaion Orthodox-Catholic Church'''}}
The Rhomaion Orthodox-Catholic Church is communion with the Pope as Bishop of Illyes and leader of the Church. It carries a large degree of autonomy from Illyes and has minor differences in theological emphasis and expressions. It is headed by the Bishop of Constantinople, who is appointed by the Rhomaion Emperor. It is most commonly followed in the [[Romaikos|Rhomaion Empire]].


{{plainlist|'''Oriental Churches'''}}
'''Rhomaion Orthodox Church'''
* Armenian Orthodox-Catholic Church
* Coptic Orthodox-Catholic Church


===Eastern Orthodoxy===
The Rhomaion Orthodox Church consists of Rhomaion-rite Churches with Patriarchs in Constantinople, Antioch, and Serujalem. The Patriarch of Constantinople is generally considered to be higher in rank to Antioch and Serujalem, having soft influence over them.
Eastern Orthodoxy consists of churches that have broken away from Constantinople. They are governed independently by bishops in local synods. There is no central authority analogous to the Bishop of Rome.
 
The Church typically uses Koine Greek as its liturgical language, though Sermons are usually spoken in vernacular languages. It is known for its extensive tradition of using mosaics, iconography, and for their use of the Divine Liturgy on Sundays, which is a standardized liturgy written by St. John Chrysostom.
 
Currently, the Rhomaion Orthodox Church is in a very loose communion with the Illyesian Catholic Church. This has led it to be out of communion with Orthodox Churches in other nations such as [[Ophioneus]] or [[Tao]] Throughout history, there have been eras of schism between Constantinople and Illyes. The Church itself has been divided between factions in favor and against union with Illyes.
 
'''Armenian Apostolic Church'''
 
The Armenian Apostolic Church is an Orthodox Church in direct communion with the Rhomaion Orthodox Church. They follow their own traditions under the Armenian rite.
 
'''Bulgarian Orthodox Church'''
 
The Bulgarian Orthodox Church is an independent Church in schism from the Patriarch of Constantinople. It was founded by Bulgarian biships sympathetic to ultranationalists and separatists. It has been outlawed by the Rhomaion government though it continues to practice in secret. Its amount of followers is unknown.


===Protestantism===
===Protestantism===
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The Imperial Unified Church  is the state Church of the [[Engleberg|Englean Kaiserreich]].
The Imperial Unified Church  is the state Church of the [[Engleberg|Englean Kaiserreich]].


==Islam==
'''Ripuarian Church'''
 
The Ripuarian Church first broke off the Catholic Church in the late 15th century. First documented in the city of La Fontaine, it was created in inspiration from the other Ventismarien Protestant Churches. The Church was at it's peak in the 15th and 16th century afterwhich the King of [[Ripuaria]] declared it a heresey. Since then it has been in decline until the 19th century when it was finally legalized. today only around a hundred centers exist in Ripuaria and the Church is virtually none existant outside of Ripuaria.
 
==Aunhii==
 
Aunhii is a polytheistic faith headed by the Archkyril in Volokarn, and is mainly followed in North Rukonia with 32% of the total population claiming to be part of an Aunhii temple. The Temples main administration is the Our Lady Upon the Sonnae temple outside of Volokarn. Aunhii follows a book named The Aunður.
 
As Aunhii was the dominate religion in the Ruzkov Empire, it played a large part in shaping the ideals of the people and influenced many major decisions.
 


==Religion By Country==
==Religion By Country==
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|- style="vertical-align:top;"
! scope="col" style="border-bottom:none;" class="unsortable" | Nation
! scope="col" style="border-bottom:none;" class="unsortable" | Population
! scope="col" style="border-bottom:none;" class="unsortable" colspan="4" | Christianity
|-
! scope="col" style="border-top:none;" |
! scope="col" style="border-top:none;" |
! scope="col" style="border-width:0 thin thin 0;" data-sort-type="number" | {{wp|Catholicism}}
! scope="col" style="border-width:0 thin thin 0;" data-sort-type="number" | {{wp|Protestantism}}
! scope="col" style="border-width:0 thin thin 0;" data-sort-type="number" | {{wp|Eastern orthodoxy}}
! scope="col" style="border-width:0 thin thin 0;" data-sort-type="number" | {{wp|Other}}
|-
! scope="row" | [[Ein]]
| style="text-align:left;padding-left:1.5em;" | {{Flag|Taoist Empire}}
| 11,090,000
| 26,435,000
| 12,755,000
| 12,755,000
|-
|}


==References==
==References==
[[Category:Sunalaya]]
[[Category:Sunalaya]]
{{Sunalaya Topics}}
{{Sunalaya Topics}}

Latest revision as of 06:37, 17 November 2019

Christianity

Illyesian Catholic Church

The Chalcedonian Church is the largest Christian church in Sunalaya, containing hundreds of millions of followers throughout the globe. It is headed by the Bishop of Illyes, otherwise known as the Pope, which the Church claims to be the succession of Saint Peter. The Pope and Church's central administration is located in an enclave of the Tyrenian city of Illyes called Palaclessia. The beliefs of Catholicism base themselves in the Nicene Creed. It teaches that it is the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic church founded by Jesus Christ and the apostles. It claims to follow the original Christian faith passed down through sacred tradition and scripture.

As one of Sunalaya's oldest continously functioning international institutions, it has played a prominent role in the development of Ventismaran civilization. It has influenced its philosophy, culture, art, and science. They live across the world missions, diaspora, and conversion. In many areas, the Catholic Church has declined in followers, power, and influence due to the rise of secularism.

Eastern Orthodox Church

The Eastern Orthodox consist of several churches in the east, many under the Rhomaion rite.


Rhomaion Orthodox Church

The Rhomaion Orthodox Church consists of Rhomaion-rite Churches with Patriarchs in Constantinople, Antioch, and Serujalem. The Patriarch of Constantinople is generally considered to be higher in rank to Antioch and Serujalem, having soft influence over them.

The Church typically uses Koine Greek as its liturgical language, though Sermons are usually spoken in vernacular languages. It is known for its extensive tradition of using mosaics, iconography, and for their use of the Divine Liturgy on Sundays, which is a standardized liturgy written by St. John Chrysostom.

Currently, the Rhomaion Orthodox Church is in a very loose communion with the Illyesian Catholic Church. This has led it to be out of communion with Orthodox Churches in other nations such as Ophioneus or Tao Throughout history, there have been eras of schism between Constantinople and Illyes. The Church itself has been divided between factions in favor and against union with Illyes.

Armenian Apostolic Church

The Armenian Apostolic Church is an Orthodox Church in direct communion with the Rhomaion Orthodox Church. They follow their own traditions under the Armenian rite.

Bulgarian Orthodox Church

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church is an independent Church in schism from the Patriarch of Constantinople. It was founded by Bulgarian biships sympathetic to ultranationalists and separatists. It has been outlawed by the Rhomaion government though it continues to practice in secret. Its amount of followers is unknown.

Protestantism

Protestant Christianity is a movement within Christianity that opposes several practices of the Catholic Church. They reject their doctrines of papal authority and sacraments, but disagree among themselves concerning several theological issues. They emphasize the priesthood of all believers and the Five solae.

Imperial Unified Church

The Imperial Unified Church is the state Church of the Englean Kaiserreich.

Ripuarian Church

The Ripuarian Church first broke off the Catholic Church in the late 15th century. First documented in the city of La Fontaine, it was created in inspiration from the other Ventismarien Protestant Churches. The Church was at it's peak in the 15th and 16th century afterwhich the King of Ripuaria declared it a heresey. Since then it has been in decline until the 19th century when it was finally legalized. today only around a hundred centers exist in Ripuaria and the Church is virtually none existant outside of Ripuaria.

Aunhii

Aunhii is a polytheistic faith headed by the Archkyril in Volokarn, and is mainly followed in North Rukonia with 32% of the total population claiming to be part of an Aunhii temple. The Temples main administration is the Our Lady Upon the Sonnae temple outside of Volokarn. Aunhii follows a book named The Aunður.

As Aunhii was the dominate religion in the Ruzkov Empire, it played a large part in shaping the ideals of the people and influenced many major decisions.


Religion By Country

Nation Population Christianity
Catholicism Protestantism Eastern orthodoxy Other
Ein  Taoist Empire 11,090,000 26,435,000 12,755,000 12,755,000

References

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