The Marcionite Catholic Church (marsh - uh - night)
Overview
The Marcionite Catholic Church is considered to be one of the "Big Five" religions alongside Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Marcionism started off as a sect of Judaism roughly 2000 years ago. It is more or less the same as the Roman Catholic Church of our world but with one major difference: They believed in two Gods at one point. The God of the Spiritual, a transcendent being with no physical form is their higher Deity. His name is Elohim. The God of the Material, a being on Earth who was the one to create man in their image is their lesser Deity. Their name is Adonai. Elohim is associated with the Christian God, a being that is all knowing, all powerful, and righteous. Adonai is associated with the Jewish YHWH, whom Marcion saw as a vengeful being.Hierarchy
Title | Description |
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Pope | The head of the church, a Bishop elected into office |
Cardinal | Members of the College of Cardinals, head Bishops of the church |
Archbishop | Heads of the Archdiocese, a region of smaller diocese |
Bishop | Religious leaders, they uphold the Sacrament of the Holy Order |
Priest | Baptized preacher, receiver of the Sacrament of the Holy Order |
Deacon | Ordained minister, assistant to Priests. Typically a Seminarian who is studying to become a priest. |
Laity | The Congregation, the people who follow the religion |
History
This is where the history of Desecrate separates from our world
Now we are back to the history of our world, but the Marcionite Catholic Church has replaced the Roman Catholic Church
Ad maiorem Dei gloriam
Founding Date
July 16th, 1054
Type
Religious, Organised Religion
Alternative Names
The Roman Catholic Church, The Church, The Gnostic Catholic Church
Predecessor Organization
Demonym
Catholics
Leader
Ruling Organization
Leader Title
Parent Organization
This is very interesting. I enjoy the blending of real world history and alternate history.