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Background:
The Holy Church of Argonath is a long-established organization within the United States of Argonath. Dating back over 2,000 years, it is the one true church. The teaching and doctrine of the Church span millenia, and those who believe are on the path to Sauron in paradise.
Services:
Services are held from time to time on Sundays and during the week in different areas, by the different bishops and priests of the Church. The sacrament of Confession is available on request (either stop by at a church or phone a priest). Weddings by appointment only (usually require at least 1 week's notice). Baptisms, funerals, exorcisms, etc. are available on request. Please speak to your local priest if you require further information.
Papal Lineage:
1. Pope Elrond I
2. Pope Shifter I
3. Pope Anto I
4. Pope Janek I
Ranks:
The ranks in the Church of Argonath are in a hierarchical format:
The pope is supreme pontiff, and is infallible.
The cardinals represent the United States of Argonath, and its people, and they advise the pope.
The archbishops/bishops represent the different cities (dioceses) of Argonath.
The priests are the servants of the people in the different parishes, to cater for different timezones. They answer directly to the bishop of their diocese, and ulitimately, to His Holiness the Pope.
The seminarians are trainee priests, studying to become priests.
News:
28/12/2009 A.D. - The see of San Fierro is restored, and the seat, San Fierro Cathedral, is reconsecrated to St Sauron.
12/02/2011 A.D. - The Rev. Fr Jcstodds is appointed archbishop of the see of Los Santos.
18/01/2012 A.D. - The Right Reverend +Jcstodds is elevated to the Cardinalate, and is styled His Eminence Jcstodds, Cardinal Archbishop of Los Santos.
20/12/2013 A.D. - The Right Reverend +Alfredo Sforza (hitherto Bishop of Las Venturas) is temporarily resident in San Fierro.
20/12/2013 A.D. - Plans are approved for the future restoration of the parishes of Ocean Flats, San Fierro; and Angel Pine & Flint County.
20/12/2013 A.D. - The see of San Fierro is restored.
29/03/2017 A.D. - The Right Reverend +Alfredo Sforza is elevated to the position of Cardinal Archbishop of Las Venturas.
Pope
His Holiness Pope +Janek I
Cardinals
His Eminence +Jcstodds - Cardinal Archbishop of Los Santos
His Eminence +Alfredo Sforza - Cardinal Archbishop of Las Venturas
Bishops
Bishops in Los Santos
VACANT
Bishops in San Fierro
His Holiness Pope +Janek I - Archbishop of San Fierro
Bishops in Las Venturas
His Eminence +Alfredo Sforza - Cardinal Archbishop of Las Venturas
Bishops Emeriti
The Most Reverend +JDC_Kolta - Archbishop Emeritus of Los Santos
His Emience +Jcstodds - Cardinal Archbishop Emeritus of Los Santos
Monsignori
Priests
Vacant - Parish Priest of Bayside and Tierra Robada
Vacant - Parish Priest of Rockshore East
Vacant - Parish Priest of Palomino Creek and Red County
Vacant - Parish Priest of Ocean Flats
Father Alfred Svensson (http://www.argonathrpg.eu/index.php?action=profile;u=5293)- Parish Priest of Angel Pine and Flint County
Religious
Seminarians
Rules:
The rules of the Church of Argonath follow the rules (and sometimes the laws) of the United States of Argonath. In addition, clergy and religious must help others and carry out their ministry when required, always with care.
Important Locations
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1 = Archdiocese of San Fierro (Pope Janek I)
2 = Archdiocese of Los Santos (Cardinal Jcstodds)
3 = Archdiocese of Las Venturas (Cardinal Alfredo Lucarelli)
With every good wish,
Pope Janek I
Given at the Papal Archbasilica of St Sauron, San Fierro, on the twentieth day of August, in the year of Sauron 2013, the sixth of our pontificate.
Subsequently updated on the tenth day of August in the year of Sauron 2015, the eighth of our pontificate, the feast of St Lawrence, deacon and martyr of the first Vice City war.
Application Form
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Father Alfred Svensson (http://www.argonathrpg.eu/index.php?action=profile;u=5293) is appointed Parish Priest of Angel Pine and Flint County, including the nearby potato field. Welcome!
More news to come in the next days and weeks. :)
+Janek
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Dear citizens of San Andreas,
I hereby announce that the applications for the vacant parishes are open once more. All of you who wish to become a priest in your local parish should contact His Eminence +Alfredo Lucarelli for more information about the matter. The Holy Church of Argonath will maintain its normal services and will do everything in its power to help the citizens of this country.
We count on you to help us progress in these dark times, with Our Lord and savior by our side.
In nomine Patris, et Filii et Sauron Sanctis.
Alfredo Lucarelli
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Dear citizens of San Andreas,
I hereby announce that the applications for the vacant parishes are open once more. All of you who wish to become a priest in your local parish should contact His Eminence +Alfredo Sforza for more information about the matter. The Holy Church of Argonath will maintain its normal services and will do everything in its power to help the citizens of this country.
We count on you to help us progress in these dark times, with Our Lord and savior by our side.
In nomine Patris, et Filii et Sauron Sanctis.
Alfredo Sforza