The Church of St. Pelagius
Tenets of Faith
The Three Pillars of Faith
Shahadah. Is professing the glory and power of Pelor. This message is foremost in the church, it does not claim that Pelor should be the only god simply that he is the most important god, both practically and metaphysically. During their lives a worshiper of Pelor must proclaiming the following with full understanding and acceptance saying "Pelor is the first among equals, without his light nothing is possible" (Deus est primoris enter par, vacuus suus lux lucis nasquam est venio).
Salah. The second pillar of Pelor is Salat, requires to pray 3 times a day at fixed times during the day. The time of day to pray are at dawn, noon, and sunset. Each salat is performed facing towards the west in the morning, the prayer at noon is done to the west in summer and spring and to the east in fall and winter, and finally east at sunset. Salat is intended to focus the mind gifts which Pelor is giving us each day; it is seen as a personal communication with Pelor, expressing gratitude and worship. According to the Light of Pelor, the benefit of prayer "restrains [one] from shameful and evil deeds'. Light of Pelor 29:40. Salat is compulsory but the body and clothing, as well as the place of prayer, must be cleansed. All prayers should be conducted within the prescribed time period (the vicis) and within the appropriate length of time (tempus). While the prayers may be made at any point within the vicis, it is considered best to begin them as soon as possible after the call to prayer is heard. That comes from the bells on a temple. The prayers are essentially expressions of adoration of Pelor, but the worshipper may add his own personal request. The most commonly repeated prayer is the short first verse declared by Marius after his revelation, 'Praise be to Pelor, Lord of the Sun, the compassionate, the merciful'. Laus existo us Deus, Senior of Sol solis, pius, misericordalaliter Light of Pelor 3:01
Zakat. Or alms-giving, is the practice of charitable giving by Pelorians based on accumulated wealth, and is obligatory for all who are able to do so. It is considered to be a personal responsibility for Pelorians to ease economic hardship for others and eliminate inequality. Zakat consists of spending a fixed portion of one's wealth for the benefit of the poor and needy, including slaves, debtors and travellers. A Pelorian may also donate more as an act of voluntary charity (sanctimonia), and all are encouraged to do so if able.
Shahadah. Is professing the glory and power of Pelor. This message is foremost in the church, it does not claim that Pelor should be the only god simply that he is the most important god, both practically and metaphysically. During their lives a worshiper of Pelor must proclaiming the following with full understanding and acceptance saying "Pelor is the first among equals, without his light nothing is possible" (Deus est primoris enter par, vacuus suus lux lucis nasquam est venio).
Salah. The second pillar of Pelor is Salat, requires to pray 3 times a day at fixed times during the day. The time of day to pray are at dawn, noon, and sunset. Each salat is performed facing towards the west in the morning, the prayer at noon is done to the west in summer and spring and to the east in fall and winter, and finally east at sunset. Salat is intended to focus the mind gifts which Pelor is giving us each day; it is seen as a personal communication with Pelor, expressing gratitude and worship. According to the Light of Pelor, the benefit of prayer "restrains [one] from shameful and evil deeds'. Light of Pelor 29:40. Salat is compulsory but the body and clothing, as well as the place of prayer, must be cleansed. All prayers should be conducted within the prescribed time period (the vicis) and within the appropriate length of time (tempus). While the prayers may be made at any point within the vicis, it is considered best to begin them as soon as possible after the call to prayer is heard. That comes from the bells on a temple. The prayers are essentially expressions of adoration of Pelor, but the worshipper may add his own personal request. The most commonly repeated prayer is the short first verse declared by Marius after his revelation, 'Praise be to Pelor, Lord of the Sun, the compassionate, the merciful'. Laus existo us Deus, Senior of Sol solis, pius, misericordalaliter Light of Pelor 3:01
Zakat. Or alms-giving, is the practice of charitable giving by Pelorians based on accumulated wealth, and is obligatory for all who are able to do so. It is considered to be a personal responsibility for Pelorians to ease economic hardship for others and eliminate inequality. Zakat consists of spending a fixed portion of one's wealth for the benefit of the poor and needy, including slaves, debtors and travellers. A Pelorian may also donate more as an act of voluntary charity (sanctimonia), and all are encouraged to do so if able.
- The giver must declare to Pelor and his Priest his intention to give the Zakat.
- The Zakat must be paid on the day that it is due, traditionally the last day of Reaping. If one fails to pay the Zakat, people think he is refusing to fulfill God's wishes.
- Payment must be in kind. This means if one has a lot of money then he needs to pay 2.5% of his income. If he does not have much money, he needs to pay in a different way. For example, if he has a lot of cattle, then he pays in cattle instead of money.
Worship
The life giving sun is the best cure for all of Asyur's ills. Justice and freedom are brought about through charity, modesty, perseverance, and self-sacrifice. Pelor's priests teach that the truly strong don't need to prove their power. Pelorians strive to perform so many good acts that evil has no room in which to exist, though they will fight if necessary. Pelor is wrathful against the forces of evil, and is especially opposed to the undead. However, Pelor urges his followers to remember that excessive attention to things of evil can bling one to the truly important things: compassion and goodness. These are what must be emphasized above all.
Book: The Light of Pelor. The most common Pelorian holy book, beginning with Pelor's creation of the sun and telling of how Pelor instructed the first mortals. Some turned against his teachings, thus creating evil, and this evil spirit has waxed and waned over time. Some versions portray Pelor as the sun itself, rather than its creator, and tell of Pelor's attempts to win back those who have strayed from his light. The Light of Pelor only has minor variations in it, and all are considered canonical, despite these small dependencies. The book is often enchanted to glow with a soft solar radiance when it's closed, and some versions are gilded.
Book: The Light of Pelor. The most common Pelorian holy book, beginning with Pelor's creation of the sun and telling of how Pelor instructed the first mortals. Some turned against his teachings, thus creating evil, and this evil spirit has waxed and waned over time. Some versions portray Pelor as the sun itself, rather than its creator, and tell of Pelor's attempts to win back those who have strayed from his light. The Light of Pelor only has minor variations in it, and all are considered canonical, despite these small dependencies. The book is often enchanted to glow with a soft solar radiance when it's closed, and some versions are gilded.
Priesthood
Clergy Ranking
The High Sun Keeper of Pelor. The Vicar of Pelor and the Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church of the Sun Lord.
Archbishop. Head bishop. Office occupied mainly by a bishop in charge of a metropolitan and some titular sees.
Archdeacon. Senior official who assists the Bishops in non-spiritual matters.
Bishop/Overseer/Elder. Sacramental position (baptism, confession, marriage, etc.). Teachers of doctrine.
Cardinal. Office occupied by bishops. "Princes of the Church" appointed by the Archbishop.
Primate/Chief. Title for first or oldest bishop in country.
Priest/Church Elder. Sacramental position. Ordained men who stand in place of the God but who offers a sacrifice. Can absolve from sin. Must previously have been a deacon.
Chaplain/Cloak. Clergy member outside of a parish who organizes worship within non-religious organizations. Curate/Cure/Care of Souls. Senior priest of a parish.
Monsignor. Office occupied by priests. Honorary tittle conferred by the Archbishop on priest who are adopted into the papal household.
Pastor. A priest who has been entrusted with a parish by a bishop.
Vicar. A representative of any religious body.
Deacon. Sacramental position. Transitional. Students who become priests after a year. Permanent. Those not wishing to become a priest. Role. To assist the pastor with teaching, parish work and counseling.
Canon. Members of a cathedral chapter.
The High Sun Keeper of Pelor. The Vicar of Pelor and the Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church of the Sun Lord.
Archbishop. Head bishop. Office occupied mainly by a bishop in charge of a metropolitan and some titular sees.
Archdeacon. Senior official who assists the Bishops in non-spiritual matters.
Bishop/Overseer/Elder. Sacramental position (baptism, confession, marriage, etc.). Teachers of doctrine.
Cardinal. Office occupied by bishops. "Princes of the Church" appointed by the Archbishop.
Primate/Chief. Title for first or oldest bishop in country.
Priest/Church Elder. Sacramental position. Ordained men who stand in place of the God but who offers a sacrifice. Can absolve from sin. Must previously have been a deacon.
Chaplain/Cloak. Clergy member outside of a parish who organizes worship within non-religious organizations. Curate/Cure/Care of Souls. Senior priest of a parish.
Monsignor. Office occupied by priests. Honorary tittle conferred by the Archbishop on priest who are adopted into the papal household.
Pastor. A priest who has been entrusted with a parish by a bishop.
Vicar. A representative of any religious body.
Deacon. Sacramental position. Transitional. Students who become priests after a year. Permanent. Those not wishing to become a priest. Role. To assist the pastor with teaching, parish work and counseling.
Canon. Members of a cathedral chapter.
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