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}} The '''Church of Themiclesia''' (震旦教廷, ''tjerh-tanh-krawh-lêng'') is an autonomous Christian church founded by theologians who shipwrecked in Themiclesia in the mid-7th century. It follows the Oriental Rite that is most closely associated with Beniran but distant to Sylvan, Kyrian, and Letnian Orthodox Rites. The doctrine of the Church of Themiclesia is both non-trinitarian and non-Chalcadonian and shows considerable influence from ancient Benirani and Fyrish doctrines and syncretism with [[State cult of Themiclesia|domestic]] beliefs. | }} The '''Church of Themiclesia''' (震旦教廷, ''tjerh-tanh-krawh-lêng'') is an autonomous Christian church founded by theologians who shipwrecked in Themiclesia in the mid-7th century. It follows the Oriental Rite that is most closely associated with Beniran but distant to Sylvan, Kyrian, and Letnian Orthodox Rites. The doctrine of the Church of Themiclesia is both non-trinitarian and non-Chalcadonian and shows considerable influence from ancient Benirani and Fyrish doctrines and syncretism with [[State cult of Themiclesia|domestic]] beliefs. | ||
The Church rapidly became popular amongst some parts of Themiclesia and achieved official recognition in the late [[Mrangh]] court by 701, but it did not displace Buddhism as the quasi-established state religion. In subsequent centuries, recognition was intermittent, and it faced stern competition from missionaries of the Sylvan Church starting in the 14th century and those of the Anglican Church in the 17th. However, it was recognized as the most senior Christian denomination in Themiclesia on account of antiquity in 1712 by [[Emperor Gwidh-mjen]]. Once with as many as a million followers, the Church has lost them to both other strands of Christianity and its internal schism in 1670 over the dispute of monotheism. In 2019, the Church has 192,400 registered members who make an annual donation, but regular churchgoers are thought to be fewer. | |||
The Church is led by the Council of Bishops since 1501, which ordains its own members and decides both religious and secular questions. The Bishop of [[Kien-k'ang]] is the senior bishop of the Council, but his vote on the Council is equal to all other members. | |||
==Doctrine== | |||
The doctrine of the Church is set forth by first high priest that landed in Themiclesia as follows: | |||
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==Liturgy== | |||
==See also== | |||
*[[Themiclesia]] | |||
[[Category:Themiclesia]][[Category:Septentrion]] | |||
Revision as of 06:08, 12 October 2020
| Church of Themiclesia | |
| Classification | Oriental Rite |
|---|---|
| Governance | Episcopal |
| Bishop Metropolitan | TBD |
| Language | Shinasthana |
| Liturgy | Oriental |
| Origin | 7th century |
| Separations | Reformed (1670) |
| Members | 192,400 (2019) |
| Church buildings | 584 |
| Hospitals | 40 |
| Secondary schools | 14 |
| Tax status | Taxable as non-profit |
| Tertiary institutions | 2 |
The Church of Themiclesia (震旦教廷, tjerh-tanh-krawh-lêng) is an autonomous Christian church founded by theologians who shipwrecked in Themiclesia in the mid-7th century. It follows the Oriental Rite that is most closely associated with Beniran but distant to Sylvan, Kyrian, and Letnian Orthodox Rites. The doctrine of the Church of Themiclesia is both non-trinitarian and non-Chalcadonian and shows considerable influence from ancient Benirani and Fyrish doctrines and syncretism with domestic beliefs.
The Church rapidly became popular amongst some parts of Themiclesia and achieved official recognition in the late Mrangh court by 701, but it did not displace Buddhism as the quasi-established state religion. In subsequent centuries, recognition was intermittent, and it faced stern competition from missionaries of the Sylvan Church starting in the 14th century and those of the Anglican Church in the 17th. However, it was recognized as the most senior Christian denomination in Themiclesia on account of antiquity in 1712 by Emperor Gwidh-mjen. Once with as many as a million followers, the Church has lost them to both other strands of Christianity and its internal schism in 1670 over the dispute of monotheism. In 2019, the Church has 192,400 registered members who make an annual donation, but regular churchgoers are thought to be fewer.
The Church is led by the Council of Bishops since 1501, which ordains its own members and decides both religious and secular questions. The Bishop of Kien-k'ang is the senior bishop of the Council, but his vote on the Council is equal to all other members.
Doctrine
The doctrine of the Church is set forth by first high priest that landed in Themiclesia as follows:
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