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'''Sotiranity''' is a branch of [[Aurelianity]]. | '''Sotiranity''' is a branch of [[Aurelianity]]. | ||
== Beliefs == | |||
Sotiranity differs from the [[Aurelianity#Beliefs|Beliefs of Aurelianity]] in a few key ways. | |||
[[Sotiras]] claimed that since [[Sol Invictus]] is everything, it is wrong to assume that there are aspects of Sol Invictus, since these aspects are not everything | === Relationship between the sun, moon, and Sol Invictus === | ||
Sotiranity rejects the dualist notions of [[Omnicanism]]. Instead of seeing the sun and moon as two different aspects of Sol Invictus, Sotiranity sees them as both being Sol Invictus himself, equal in proportion and representation.[[Sotiras]] claimed that since [[Sol Invictus]] is everything, it is wrong to assume that there are aspects of Sol Invictus, since these aspects are not everything. Thus, Sol Invictus is always both the supreme justice, represented by the sun, and the supreme mercy, represented by the moon, always perfect. Because of this, Sotiranity does not see importance in the timing of rituals to coincide with sunrise, sunset, or the solistices, as is common in Omicanism. | |||
Sotiranity in Archadia managed to be dominant until the conquest of [[István Nagy]] in 840 AIC. Even though the religion was then made illegal until 882 AIC, many Sotirans still lived in Archadia. | === Imperial cult === | ||
Sotiranity firmly rejects the divinity of the Garantius line. | |||
=== Decentralisation === | |||
Sotiranity rejects the centralised and organised religious structure of [[Omnicanism|Omicanism]]. There is no Sotiran [[Heliarch]]. | |||
== History == | |||
In 782 AIC, the [[Omnican]] priest [[Iosephos Sotiras]] issued a declaration that accused the Omnican Church of corruption and tyranny. Sotiras stated that the Church is to be disbanded, just as the [[Archadian Empire|Empire]] was disintegrated, and that people should only follow their local bishops. In 2 years, Sotiras is elected the bishop of [[Archadia (city)|Archadia]]. His first step was expelling the [[Heliarch]] from the city and declaring it a free religious state, known as [[Tor Ardwen]]. Sotiras accused the last heirs of the Garantius line of heresy, as he saw claiming divinity through [[Garantius Rex]] to be heretical and polytheistic, even though this claim has mostly been forgotten for over 2 centuries. The emperor and his family were burned at the stake. Sotiras died in 801 AIC. Missionary work continued to spread his message well into the 9th century, and Sotiranity was established throughout Hasperia. | |||
Sotiranity in [[Archadia (city)|Archadia]] managed to be dominant until the conquest of [[István Nagy]] in 840 AIC. Even though the religion was then made illegal until 882 AIC, many Sotirans still lived in Archadia. | |||
Today, Sotiranity has presence across Hasperia, notably in [[Leopoli]] and [[Nicoloviana]]. | |||
[[Category:Religions]] | [[Category:Religions]] | ||
Revision as of 09:56, 1 September 2025
Sotiranity is a branch of Aurelianity.
Beliefs
Sotiranity differs from the Beliefs of Aurelianity in a few key ways.
Relationship between the sun, moon, and Sol Invictus
Sotiranity rejects the dualist notions of Omnicanism. Instead of seeing the sun and moon as two different aspects of Sol Invictus, Sotiranity sees them as both being Sol Invictus himself, equal in proportion and representation.Sotiras claimed that since Sol Invictus is everything, it is wrong to assume that there are aspects of Sol Invictus, since these aspects are not everything. Thus, Sol Invictus is always both the supreme justice, represented by the sun, and the supreme mercy, represented by the moon, always perfect. Because of this, Sotiranity does not see importance in the timing of rituals to coincide with sunrise, sunset, or the solistices, as is common in Omicanism.
Imperial cult
Sotiranity firmly rejects the divinity of the Garantius line.
Decentralisation
Sotiranity rejects the centralised and organised religious structure of Omicanism. There is no Sotiran Heliarch.
History
In 782 AIC, the Omnican priest Iosephos Sotiras issued a declaration that accused the Omnican Church of corruption and tyranny. Sotiras stated that the Church is to be disbanded, just as the Empire was disintegrated, and that people should only follow their local bishops. In 2 years, Sotiras is elected the bishop of Archadia. His first step was expelling the Heliarch from the city and declaring it a free religious state, known as Tor Ardwen. Sotiras accused the last heirs of the Garantius line of heresy, as he saw claiming divinity through Garantius Rex to be heretical and polytheistic, even though this claim has mostly been forgotten for over 2 centuries. The emperor and his family were burned at the stake. Sotiras died in 801 AIC. Missionary work continued to spread his message well into the 9th century, and Sotiranity was established throughout Hasperia.
Sotiranity in Archadia managed to be dominant until the conquest of István Nagy in 840 AIC. Even though the religion was then made illegal until 882 AIC, many Sotirans still lived in Archadia.
Today, Sotiranity has presence across Hasperia, notably in Leopoli and Nicoloviana.