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The '''Church of Sanctaria''' ([[wikipedia:Latin|Latin]]: ''Ecclesia Terra Sancti''), also known as the '''Sanctarian Catholic Church''', is the largest Christian church in [[Sanctaria]], with more than 228 million members worldwide. As one of the oldest religious institutions in the region of the [[International Democratic Union]], it has played a prominent part in the history and the development of civilisation in the western part of the region. The church is headed by the [[Archbishop of Sanctus]], who is more commonly known as the [[Patriarch of the Church of Sanctaria]], or, simply, the Patriarch. Its central administration is located in [[Sanctus]], capital of Sanctaria. | |||
The Sanctarian Catholic Church split from the [[wikipedia:Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic Church]], and renounced the authority of the [[wikipedia:Pope|Roman Pope]], in 985 AD when Julius, a missionary sent by the Roman Church, discovered what he believed was "the holy land". Records suggest Julius did not want to cede authority of this new land, located far from any lands previously mapped, to the Church in Rome and he subsequently declared himself head of the Church he was teaching the natives about. Current teaching in the Roman Catholic Church is the missionary known as Julius was presumed dead shortly after his journey began. | |||
Revision as of 13:45, 20 July 2018
| Church of Sanctaria | |
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| Ecclesia Terra Sancti | |
| Orientation | Catholic |
| Polity | Episcopal |
| Patriarch | vacant |
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| Headquarters | Episcopal Palace, Sanctus Sanctaria |
| Separated from | Roman Catholic Church (985 AD) |
| Members | 228 million |
| Tax status | Charity |
| Other name(s) | Sanctarian Catholic Church |
| Official website | cos.sct |
The Church of Sanctaria (Latin: Ecclesia Terra Sancti), also known as the Sanctarian Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church in Sanctaria, with more than 228 million members worldwide. As one of the oldest religious institutions in the region of the International Democratic Union, it has played a prominent part in the history and the development of civilisation in the western part of the region. The church is headed by the Archbishop of Sanctus, who is more commonly known as the Patriarch of the Church of Sanctaria, or, simply, the Patriarch. Its central administration is located in Sanctus, capital of Sanctaria.
The Sanctarian Catholic Church split from the Roman Catholic Church, and renounced the authority of the Roman Pope, in 985 AD when Julius, a missionary sent by the Roman Church, discovered what he believed was "the holy land". Records suggest Julius did not want to cede authority of this new land, located far from any lands previously mapped, to the Church in Rome and he subsequently declared himself head of the Church he was teaching the natives about. Current teaching in the Roman Catholic Church is the missionary known as Julius was presumed dead shortly after his journey began.