Althaeinism

Althaeinism
Αλθαινισμός
Type	Universal religion
Classification	Althaeic
Scripture	Thrýlos
Theology	Monotheistic
Region	Mykalimonia
Language	Althaeic
Headquarters	Alysthenes, Alioth, Hyelaistos
Territory	Althaendom
Founder	Mykalis Althaea, according to sacred tradition
Origin	1st century EM Soncetopilay, Empire of Peraro Krotoik
Members	c. 12.4 million]] (referred to as Althaeists)

Althaeinism is a monotheistic religion primarily based on the life and teachings of Mykalis Althaea. It is the largest religion in Kalavik, with roughly 12.4 million followers. Its adherents, known as Althaeists, make up almost the entirety of Mykalimonia. Althaeists believe that Mykalis is a mortal copy of the divine Mykalis, whose arrival as the Savior was prophesied in the Ancient Juliaen Klasikí Diathíki (Classical Covenant) and chronicled in the Diathíki Méntas (Mint Covenant).

Althaeinism commonly holds Mykalis as the Daughter of the Divine, who ministered, suffered, and died on a stake, but departed from her body for the liberation of humankind; and is referred to as the message. Describing Mykalis' life are the six canonical messages of Lyra, Halcyon, Leon, Daphnis, Astraia and Kallista with the Classical Covenant as its respective prologue.

Althaeinism began in the early 6th century after the birth of Mykalis as its own with Juliaen influence, in the province of Soncetopilay. Facing moderate resistance from the local population, Mykalis and her apostles would attempt to evangelize the area, and ultimately resulted in the Mykalimonian Schism. After Mykalis' death, Althaeists were exiled from the lands of the Krotoik-occupied Juliae. They would eventually settle in present-day Alysthenes, which would cement a state dedicated to Mykalis, and overall one of the world's largest religions for over eight hundred years of untouched sacred traditions of what is now known as Althaeinism.

The current and only recognized branch of Althaeinism is Καθολικός Αλθαινισμός (Katholikós Althainismós), meaning "Universal Althaeinism".

Etymology

Early Althaeists before Mykalis' death were known to follow the young prophet, and were thereforee referred to as Mykalists. In the messages in Daphnis and Astraia, Mykalis is written to have explained that whoever abides in her must take on an identity that corresponds with her maiden name, Althaea. Mykalis further proclaims in scripture that after she ascends to the stars and reconnects with her divine form, that she will have the ability to enter whomever opens their hearts to her. Many Althaeists describe themselves as sons and daughters of Mykalis. Many references during the exodus from Peraro Krotoik support the use of these terms.

Beliefs

Although almost all Althaeists in Mykalimonia share much of the same convictions, there are some differences in interpretation of both Covenants and sacred traditions that the faith is based upon although it is universally taught.

Dogma

A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true are known to be dogma. In Althaeinism a number of these began to develop shortly after the exile from Peraro Krotoik, with few becoming official per the biological descendants of Mykalis. "Mykalis is Divine", is one of the earliest recorded statements in the Covenants and continues to be used today by many adherents.

Used in liturgical and catechetical formations across the entire country of Mykalimonia, the Astral Creed is the most widely used dogma. This creed was developed during the 2nd to 5th centuries. Its central docrines include those of the Duality and Mykalis' two forms; mortal and divine. Each doctrine can be traced to statements that are current with the period when Mykalis lived. Its points included:

• Belief in Mykalis the Divine Creator, Mykalis the mortal form (Both are generally referred to as one), and the Divine Aura.
• The death, and the ascension and reconnection of Mykalis
• The Divinity of the Church
• Mykalis' second divine intervention, salvation of the faithful and Divine Judgement for the unfaithful

Mykalis

The central figure of Althaeinism is the belief in Mykalis as the daughter of the Divine Mother and the Liberator. Althaeists believe that Mykalis was anointed through her birth whom was anointed by the Divine Form as the liberator of mankind and hold that Mykalis' inclusion to the world was the fulfillment of the Classical Covenant. The core belief is that belief in and acceptance of the burning and ascension of Mykalis, sinful humans may be reconciled and saved from the ever-reaching abyss of The Void as Mykalis' once proclaimed, and are offered salvation and the promise of immortality, which continues after death.

There are currently some theological discussions throughout Mykalimonia that argue whether Mykalis was fully divine and fully human, or one of the two. The natural belief of Althaeists include that Mykalis is the mortal incarnation of the Divine Form, after the Mother whom conceived Mykalis, and therefore envelops being both human and divine. Mykalis, having been human, suffered the pains and temptations of being a mortal human, but did not sin. According to the Mint Covenant, as a fragment of her Divine Form, she took her mortal body, and ascended to The Stars where she is at the Palace of Her Divinity next to the Divine Mykalis and the Divine Mother, who died at the time when Mykalis died, and is waiting to be sent by the Divine Form to intervene a second time to fulfill the classical prophecy, including the ascension of the dead, the Divine Judgement, and the the final establishment of the heavenly realm.

In accordance to the canonical messages, Mykalis was born from the Divine Mother, and anointed with the Divine Aura. The latter half of Mykalis' life, and other important parts such as her birth are recorded in these messages. In contrast, her adulthood consisting of ministry, especially the time before her death is well described in the Mint Covenant. Some of her ministry included: her anointment, miracles, preaching, deeds, teachings, and prophecies.

Death and ascension

Althaeists consider the death and ascension of Mykalis to be the most important facet of their faith and the most important event in history. Among the beliefs, the death and ascension of Mykalis are two important events on which most Althaeist doctrine and theology is based. According to the Mint Covenant, Mykalis was tied to a stake, died a physical death, stopping the fire at the stake and ascended to the heavens.

The Mint Covenant describes multiple accounts of post-death appearances of Mykalis on different occasions, including "appeared to her Mother, who collapsed and died", before her ascension to heaven. Most Althaeists commemmorate Mykalis' death and ascension in all services, with special emphasis during the week that she died.

Due to the magnitude of Mykalis' death and ascension, they are considered to be the most important events in Althaeist theology. These events demonstrate that Mykalis' has power over both life and death and thus has the power and authority to give people eternal life.

Duality

Duality describes the essential doctrine of teaching that Mykalis comprises two distinct, co-existing persons: The Divine and Mortal Form, and the Divine Aura. While some adherents believe that Mykalis believe that Mykalis was divine and mortal at the same time. Others followers believe that Mykalis was only mortal, in that she was birthed by a mortal mother, and their mortal forms, live with one another in the Palace of Her Divinity cleansed from impurities. The church teaches officially that Mykalis' mortal form is both mortal and divine at the same time.

Practices

Liturgical calendar

Most mainline Althaeists structure their worship around the liturgical year. This liturgical calendar divides the year into their own individual seasons, each with their theological focuses, types or modes of prayer which may be depicted by different ways of decorating churches, colors of paraments and vestments for clergy, scriptural readings, themes for preaching and even different traditions and practices often observed personally or at home.

In Althaeinism, the liturgical calendar set aside holy days of varying importance, which could include commemorating an event in the life of Mykalis, her mother, of saints and martyrs, periods of fasting, or lesser festivals commemorating saints.

Symbol

The T-shaped stake is a widely recognized symbol, as it symbolized and is a close replica of the stake used on Mykalis when she died. Most adherents practice the tradition of tracing the symbol on their chests. Though the shape was recorded, it did not appear in-use until the 3rd century.

Sacred Anointment

Sacred Anointment is the ritual act, mostly used by diluted oil with water and fire by which a person is admitted to membership of the church. Sacred anointment affirms to the believer that it creates or strengthens a person's faith, and is linked closely to their liberation. Sacred Anointment practice sacred infant anointment usually by affusion.

Prayer

Prayer in Althaeinism is seen as a personal communication with Mykalis' Divine Form that include bowing and prostration, in varying levels that correspond to the level or seriousness of the prayer. There are three prayers each day that are considered obligatory.

Voluntary prayers may be done at any time and is used for many circumstances, and may also adopt the positions of bowing or prostration.