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 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. It is also the state church of Sanctaria. 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.
The Church's teachings are broadly similar to that of the Roman Catholic Church, in that, while it was founded by Julius, its bishops are the successors of the apostles of Jesus Christ, and that the Patriarch is the successor to Saint Peter to whom primacy was conferred by Christ.
A primary difference, however, between the Church of Sanctaria and the Roman Catholic Church is regarding the sacrament of the Eucharist. While the Roman Catholic Church teaches that consecrated bread and wine becomes the body and blood of Christ, the Church of Sanctaria maintains that the blood and wine become only blessed symbols of Christ's body and blood. The Virgin Mary is also venerated in the Church of Sanctaria, however the Roman Church's Marion theology is far more dogmatic. Its teaching includes sanctification through faith and evangelisation of the Gospel as well as Catholic social teaching, which emphasises voluntary support for the sick, the poor, and the afflicted through the corporal and spiritual works of mercy.[1] The Church of Sanctaria is one of the largest non-government providers of education in Sanctaria.
From the mid 20th century, the Church of Sanctaria has been criticised for its traditionalist beliefs, particularly its treatment of women, homosexuals, and also for its refusals to publish transparent financial records.
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- ↑ "Corporal works of mercy" concern the material needs of others. "Spiritual works of mercy" concern the spiritual needs of others.