| Subject: |
Happy New Year |
| From: |
danat@-------- |
| Date: |
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 02:36:56 +1030 |
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Salve,
I wish all citizens of NR a very happy and prosperous new year. I also hope
it will be a year of growth for our beloved Republic.
Vale,
Marcus Arcadius Pius
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| Subject: |
Cassius and Cassia |
| From: |
jmath669642reng@--------) |
| Date: |
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 00:47:12 -0500 (EST) |
|
Salvete, My Friends;
Let me offer you my congratulations and felicitations for your weddig
plans. I am afraid that I won't be able to offer you much about Roman
Weddings customs but my blessing. As Venator so eloquently said, may
you have the happiness and security that I have found in my marriage
these last 38 years.
Blessings on you both;
Marcus Minucius Audens
Fair Winds and Following Seas!!!
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| Subject: |
Re: Roman wedding? |
| From: |
SFP55@-------- |
| Date: |
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 03:08:42 EST |
|
Salvete Patricia Cassia Quaestor and M. Cassius Senator.
>> Can anyone suggest books or Web sites that will help us with the details
of the ceremony, clothing, food and so forth? We do plan to skip the
sheep sacrifice and the dowry payment... <<
Salve Patricia Cassia . Quaestor, Nova Roma
As for information on Roman marriage, Cornelius Nepos in "De Historicis
Latinis"
is good for some info: Before historical times two forms of marriage had been
in Rome. One, coemptio, was a form of wife purchase, it was at first observed
mainly among the lower class of the Plebs. The other involved a solemn
religious ceremony performed by two senior priests, the Flamen Dialis and the
Ponlifex Maximus. (Talk about a conflict of interest at your marriage!)
This was marked by the exchange of wafers made wheat and was called
confarreaho, and was strictly binding divorce being practically impossible.
The aristocracy of early Rome mainly observed this form of marriage.
This was a strongly marked oral tradition of matrimony
.Marriages by bride-purchase had some religious flavor, for of
the copper coins, asses, were brought by the bride, two of
were given to the household lares. The bridegroom kept
the third coin. It was a symbolic dowry.
Catullus explains that Roman Marriages occurred in the evening. The bride
would appear in her father's or paterfamilias doorway in a long white robe
with a woolen girdle fashioned in the knot of Hercules, her veil, hair net
and shoes were also red. (Red pumps?) The bride's hair was parted into six
separate strands by a spear-shaped comb (A rat tail comb in your case?),
three on either side of her face, because this was preferred by Vesta, and
this style was worn by the Vestals.
The she was then lead by the Goddess Juno to her new home. Except that Juno
was represented by "pronubae" matrons who had only been married once. A
torch bearing group of relatives led the way. A gay procession of well
wishers (sounds like a bunch of drunks to me) accompanied her to the groom's
house. There at his house she anointed the door with scented oil and adorned
the doorposts with woolen fillets, then she was lifted over the threshold
while the wedding party called "Talisso!".
She would be given the gifts of fire, (a lit candle) & water. She would join
hands with the bridegroom, and a victim had to be sacrificed to Jupiter.
(Maybe a release of a pigeon, for your nuptials?) If the victim's auspices
were favorable the two were married. Cat. doesn't say what happened if the
omens were unfavorable! (She runs sobbing back to Pater?)
Then there was a feast, afterwards the couple would retire to consummate the
wedding, the occasion being enlivened by bawdy songs and ribald comments of
the well wishers outside the bed chamber!
Quintus Fabius
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| Subject: |
Re: Herculaneum Bookstore (w/ Amazon.com) |
| From: |
Cassius622@-------- |
| Date: |
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 09:04:17 EST |
|
In a message dated 12/30/99 10:14:46 PM Pacific Standard Time,
<a hr--------/post/novaroma?prot--------D=194166216056078116169218163036129208" >raz--------@--------</a> writ--------br>
<< Check it out
<a href="http://www.klio.net/libri/" target="_top" >http://www.klio.net/libri/</a>
>>
Salve,
Thanks to Ericius for providing an interesting site! This brings to mind the
fact that we have our own Amazon.com associate bookstore right in the
Macellum... and we could do even better than the above site I think. For
instance, the Herculaneum Bookstore has no titles concerning the Religio
Romana, and I also don't see *several* books on other subjects that could
easily be included.
If our new webmaster, Gnaeus Tarquinus Caesar, would be willing to work on
the Nova Roma bookstore at some point I volunteer to assist! I actually was
able to put up an Amazon.com bookstore at my Julian Society site even though
I don't know much about web pages:
<a href="http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/1568/index.html" target="_top" >http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/1568/index.html</a>
This is definitely a project to think about since it would provide money to
the NR treasury without us having to disburse funds which we don't really
have.
Valete,
Marcus Cassius Julianus
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| Subject: |
Re: Roman Marriage? |
| From: |
"Nicolaus Moravius" n_moravius@-------- |
| Date: |
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 06:41:20 PST |
|
Salvete!
Aletheia Moravia and I wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year, and
offer our congratulations to M. Cassius Iulianus and P. Cassia on their
Pactio Nuptialis. By the way, guys, the dowry isn't a legal requirement in
Roman Law, any more than a mutton barbecue ;-)
Valete bene,
Vado.
>Message: 3
> Date: Thu, 30 Dec 99 22:46:17 -0500
> From: Pat Washburn <a href="/post/novaroma?protectID=197063113185056135042082190036" >p--------@--------</a>
>Subject: Roman wedding?
>
>Salvete omnes!
>
>As a few of you may already know, Cassius and I became engaged (sponsa)
>at Saturnalia. We are, naturally, thinking of holding a Roman theme
>wedding. In addition to expressing a historical interest we share, this
>will also provide a natural outlet for our Pagan impulses without unduly
>upsetting our non-Pagan relatives.
>
>Can anyone suggest books or Web sites that will help us with the details
>of the ceremony, clothing, food and so forth? We do plan to skip the
>sheep sacrifice and the dowry payment...
>
>
>
>Patricia Cassia . Quaestor, Nova Roma
><a href="/post/novaroma?protectID=197063113185056135042082190036" >p--------@--------</a>
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| Subject: |
Re: Roman recipes |
| From: |
Pierlucio Pellissier ppellissier@-------- |
| Date: |
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 09:53:25 -0500 |
|
Pat Washburn wrote:
>
> From: Pat Washburn <a href="/post/novaroma?protectID=197063113185056135042082190036" >p--------@--------</a>
>
> Salvete omnes!
>
> As a few of you may already know, Cassius and I became engaged (sponsa)
> at Saturnalia. We are, naturally, thinking of holding a Roman theme
> wedding. In addition to expressing a historical interest we share, this
> will also provide a natural outlet for our Pagan impulses without unduly
> upsetting our non-Pagan relatives.
>
> Can anyone suggest books or Web sites that will help us with the details
> of the ceremony, clothing, food and so forth? We do plan to skip the
> sheep sacrifice and the dowry payment...
>
> Patricia Cassia . Quaestor, Nova Roma
> <a href="/post/novaroma?protectID=197063113185056135042082190036" >p--------@--------</a>
>
o Patricia Cassia et Cassius, valete!
gla sto hear that, even if I don´t know you. Best wishes from the
Montrealensis frigid regio.
Now I have several recipes of roman foods, derived from Apicius,
Columella et aliis.
I would suggest to check out
M. Gavio Apicio, De re coquinaria, Les Bells lettres, Paris 1974
Columella, De Re rustica libri XIII, REDA, Roma 1948
Geoponica, Geoponicorum sive in re rustica libri XX, Teubner, Lipsia 1895
Gargilio Marziale, De medicina et de virtute herbarum, ed. V, Rose
Teubner, Lipsia 1893
Ilaria Gozzini Giacosa, A cena da Lucullo, ed. PIEMME, 1986
If you have something specific in mind, I can try to translate and adapt
from my native italian, latino maccheronicus, to english.
In the meantime I´ll read again the book and try to find something
specific , and tasty, for the ceremony (when?)
Petrus Lucius Anthemius, Pelliparia gens, awaiting for the citizenship
in Montreal
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| Subject: |
old text on Roman Constitution |
| From: |
LSergAust@-------- |
| Date: |
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 11:32:30 EST |
|
Salvete omnes,
My colleague having scooped me again on the results of the Senate's
deliberations (good going, Gnaeus Tarquinius!), I bring to the attention
of any who might be interested that there is an old (pub. 1888) text on
"The Development of the Roman Constitution" at auction on eBay. The
relevant URL is:
<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=225888404" target="_top" >http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=225888404</a>
The author, Ambrose Tighe, is described as having been a tutor and
Douglas Fellow at Yale College. The winning bid is currently $3.25, and
the auction ends at 10:15:56 PST on Sunday.
I would bid on it myself except that, being currently involved in moving
all my earthly belongings, I am somewhat appalled at how many books I
already have!
Valete,
Lucius Sergius Australicus
Tribunis Plebis Elect
certe, Toto, sentio nos in Kansate non iam adesse.
(You know, Toto, I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore.)
|
| Subject: |
Senate Vote Results |
| From: |
jmath669642reng@--------) |
| Date: |
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 11:36:06 -0500 (EST) |
|
Salvete, Citizens, Candidates, and new Magistrates;
Congratulations, and I thank you for your efforts on behalf of Nova
Roma. For those of you who took the time to stand as candidates, I
salute you. Do not be discouraged, there is much to do in Nova Roma.
Pitch in and become known for what you do as well as who you are. Those
new Magistrates, I welcome to the List of Magistrates, and urge you to
take up the gage of your office and address yourself to the needs of
Nova Roma in the areas of your endeavor. My Co-Consul, Q. Fabius
Maximus, and I stand ready to assist you in whatever way we can, but the
new ideas, the new determinations, and the new methodology must largely
come from you, as you are the Magistrates and focal points who know the
local problems, the cracks to be filled, and the mortar to be spread in
the areas in which you work.
A special thank you to the three new Senators as you take your seats
among the Honored Fathers of Nova Roma. It has been a privelage to work
with you in the past, and to utilize those products for Nova Roma which
were responsible for your nomination to this position. I see the future
as a much brighter and more productive place for your position in it.
A special welcome to you, and may the Gods of Rome and the dieties of
other beliefs, as well, bless your honors and future efforts for Nova
Roma.
Vale, With Pleasure and Respect;
Marcus Minucius Audens
Praetor et Senator
Consul (Elect)
Fair Winds and Following Seas!!!
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| Subject: |
Roman wedding |
| From: |
"Lucius" vergil@-------- |
| Date: |
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 12:06:12 -0500 |
|
Salvete, Omnes et Cassii
Message: 3
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 99 22:46:17 -0500
From: Pat Washburn <a href="/post/novaroma?protectID=197063113185056135042082190036" >p--------@--------</a>
Subject: Roman wedding?
Salvete omnes!
As a few of you may already know, Cassius and I became engaged (sponsa)
at Saturnalia. We are, naturally, thinking of holding a Roman theme
wedding. In addition to expressing a historical interest we share, this
will also provide a natural outlet for our Pagan impulses without unduly
upsetting our non-Pagan relatives.
Lucius Equitius: First of all, Congratulations! Di Deaque te ament!
Can anyone suggest books or Web sites that will help us with the details
of the ceremony, clothing, food and so forth? We do plan to skip the
sheep sacrifice and the dowry payment...
Patricia Cassia . Quaestor, Nova Roma
<a href="/post/novaroma?protectID=197063113185056135042082190036" >p--------@--------</a>
Lucius Equitius: I suggest the website page <a href="http://famromo.wiccan.net/women.htm" target="_top" >http://famromo.wiccan.net/women.htm</a>
of Flamina Iunonis Amethystia Iunia Crystallina , as a start along with the information provided by Q Fabius you should be well on your way!
Mars nos protegis
Vale, Lucius Equitius Cincinnatus
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| Subject: |
Re: Re: Roman Marriage? |
| From: |
dean6886@--------) |
| Date: |
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 13:02:58 -0600 (CST) |
|
If I remember right, much or almost all of "traditional weddings" is
Roman pagan in origin --- exchanging of rings, the cake, giving the
bride away, carrying over the threshold ( but I believe the bride offers
a coin to the houshold Lar during this time). The only thing that varies
is the wedding procession from the wedding to the couples house--- I
think the bride was carried by bearers on --- What did they call those
platforms? and I think surrounded on the platform by flowers??? Possibly
people in the procession played some kind of music I think and then once
the couple got to the grooms house the procession/wedding party would
act just like as if a couple had eloped instead today and their hideout
was found---- with a whole lot of noise and wracket in a fun festive
atmosphere outside the house.
I found a websight or maybe a book about 2 years ago on the subject
and I was amazed how much things really haven't changed in two and a
half millenium.
Gaius Drusus Domitianus
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| Subject: |
New Year's Greetings! |
| From: |
Gaivs Ivlianvs gaivsivlianvs@-------- |
| Date: |
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 11:11:29 -0800 (PST) |
|
Salvete all Roman pagani!
Remember to honor Ianus and Fortuna this day!
Tomorrow morning for the Kalendae remember to honor
and offer to Ianus Consivius for the New Year. It is
traditional at your household Lararium to burn a
little spelt wheat cake and bay leaf with a drop or
two of honey (this is the "Ianual," sacred to Ianus.)
Offer this cake and a few grains of frankincense at
your Lararium altar.
The following is a prayer in Italian that can be said
to Ianus before making the offering:
"SALVE GIANO CONSIVIO (adoratio)! TUE CHE PROPAGHI IL
GENERE UMANO, FA' CHE LE GENTE ROMANE ED ITALICHE
CRESCANO NEL NUMERO E NELLA PIETAS SOTTA LA TUA REGALE
TUTELA. PEK CIO ACCOGLI QUESTA MIA OFFERTA GIANUALE
CHE ID TI OFFRO CON CUORE PURO. COSI VUOI, COSI E!"
After this continue on with prayers to your gens
deity(ies), the Lar and Penates, and your Genuis/Iuno
and lastly Vesta. Remember throughout the day on
January 1st, to where white clothing, for purity in
honor of the new year. Exchange and eat sweets, for a
sweet, happy and prosperous New Year!
And as the Romans would say "ANNUM NOVUM FAUSTUM
TIBI!"
Valete,
Gaivs Ivlivs Ivlianvs, Senior Sacerdos Nationis
A friend of NovaRoma
__________________________________________________
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|
| Subject: |
Oath of Office |
| From: |
"Gary E. McGrath" garymac@-------- |
| Date: |
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 14:48:31 -0500 |
|
Salvete Good Citizens of Nova Roma,
As I will be unavailable this evening at the appointed hour I am
posting my oath of office, in accordance with the policies and procedures of
the Republic, at this time:
I, MARCUS IUNIUS IULIANUS (GARY ERNEST McGRATH)
DO HEREBY SOLEMNLY SWEAR TO UPHOLD THE HONOR
OF NOVA ROMA, AND TO ACT ALWAYS IN THE BEST
INTEREST OF THE PEOPLE AND THE SENATE OF NOVA
ROMA.
AS A MAGISTRATE OF NOVA ROMA, I, MARCUS IUNIUS
IULIANUS SWEAR TO HONOR THE GODS AND GODDESSES
OF ROME IN MY PUBLIC DEALINGS, AND TO PURSUE
THE ROMAN VIRTUES IN MY PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LIFE.
I, MARCUS IUNIUS IULIANUS SWEAR TO UPHOLD AND
DEFEND THE RELIGIO ROMANA AS THE STATE RELIGION
OF NOVA ROMA AND SWEAR NEVER TO ACT IN A WAY
THAT WOULD THREATEN ITS STATUS AS THE STATE
RELIGION.
I, MARCUS IUNIUS IULIANUS SWEAR TO PROTECT AND
DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF NOVA ROMA.
I, MARCUS IUNIUS IULIANUS FURTHER SWEAR TO FULFILL
THE OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OFFICE
OF PRAETOR TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITIES.
ON MY HONOR AS A CITIZEN OF NOVA ROMA, AND IN THE
PRESENCE OF THE GODS AND GODDESSES OF THE ROMAN
PEOPLE AND BY THEIR WILL AND FAVOR, DO I ACCEPT THE
POSITION OF PRAETOR AND ALL THE RIGHTS, PRIVILIGES,
OBLIGATIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES ATTENDANT THERETO.
May the Gods and Goddesses help me keep this, my solemn oath and may
they look favorably upon our great Republic.
Vale,
Marcus Iunius Iulianus
Praetor
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| Subject: |
Text of Oath for Magistrates |
| From: |
Decius Iunius Palladius amcgrath@-------- |
| Date: |
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 16:19:55 -0500 (EST) |
|
Salvete!
Below is the text of the Oath of Office for Magistrates, that you
must take when you take office. In slightly over two hours, the new
magistrates take office. At 12:01 AM, Roman Time, 1 January (6:01 PM EST),
you may take the Oath of Office and assume your position at or after that
time. Do not take the Oath before, otherwise you must do it again when you
actually take office. You do not have to take it right away. If you are
unable to do it tonight, do it when possible during the next couple of
days. The best of luck to all incoming magistrates.
Valete,
Decius Iunius Palladius,
Outgoing Consul of Nova Roma
Lex Iunia de Iusiurando
I, __enter legal and Roman name here____________do hereby solemnly swear
to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best
interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.
As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, _______________________ swear to honor
the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and to pursue the
Roman Virtues in my public and private life.
I, ___________ swear to uphold and defend the Religio Romana as the
State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act in a way that would
threaten its status as the State Religion.
I, _____________________swear to protect and defend the Constitution of
Nova Roma.
I, _____________________further swear to fulfill the obligations and
responsibilities of the office of ______________to the
best of my abilities.
On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods
and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I
accept the position of_____________and all the rights, privileges,
obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.
|
| Subject: |
Final speech of Decius Iunius Palladius |
| From: |
Decius Iunius Palladius amcgrath@-------- |
| Date: |
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 16:30:18 -0500 (EST) |
|
Salvete Cives Novae Romae!!
It is my final day of office as consul. At 12:01 AM Roman Time,
January 1 (6:01 PM EST, 31 December), the new magistrates take office. I
wish them all well as they lead Nova Roma through the coming year. They
are an able group of people and will serve well.
This has been a momentous year for Nova Roma. It has seen our
nascent Republic almost fall apart in the "Civil War" and yet it has seen
great progress as well. Our population has doubled during this period, and
during the dictatorship, our political and religious system was
strengthened ( in some areas rebuilt from scratch) and are functioning as
they were designed. The months since the dictatorship have seen
unprecedented stability, with a government that I think has re-earned the
confidence of the Nova Roman People.
Something that I think helped earn that confidence was the obvious
strong working relationship that I had with my co-consul, Lucius Cornelius
Sulla Felix, who has seen a fortunate and well deserved turn around in his
status in Nova Roma. As Consul, Sulla Felix worked tirelessly to increase
the lines of communication between the government and the People. His aid
has also been invaluable in the creation of the new laws that we drafted
and passed. I thank him as friend and colleague for his efforts as
consul and I wish him well as my successor as censor. Ave Lucius
Cornelius Sulla Felix!!
In addition to Sulla Felix, In parting let me also thank some other
Nova Romans who have worked with me on behalf of Nova Roma this year:
Flavius Vedius Germanicus, for his monumental effort during the
dictatorship and since. Marcus Cassius Iulianus for his work as Pontifex
Maximus and censor; Gaius Marius Merullus and Titus Labienus Fortunatus
for their tireless work as rogatores and for the advice they have given at
every stage of the political process. Marcus Minucius Audens, for his
invaluable work on the budget and as praetor, senator and friend. Outgoing
governor of California Caius Aelius Ericius for his work as
Propraetor since last year and for his efforts in the senate as a
fair-minded Roman. All the Senators and magistrates who have served with
honor and distinction this year. Avete!!
Thank you each and every one of you who have participated in the life of
Nova Roma, especially those of you who participated in the last election
of the year and thank you one and all who have expressed confidence and
support in us.
Again, I believe we end this year with Nova Roma stronger, and more
stable. We hand over the reins of a government that is better equipped
than ever to face the future.
Ave Nova Roma!!!!
Gratias vestri ago, omnes!! Gratias Omnes di Romae!!
Valete,
Decius Iunius Palladius,
Senior Consul, 1999 CE (2752 A.U.C.)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
"Quis ita familiaris est barbaris,
ut aram Victoriae non requirat!"
Quintus Aurelius Symmachus
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| Subject: |
Closing Consul Speech |
| From: |
Lucius Cornelius Sulla alexious@-------- |
| Date: |
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 13:31:45 -0800 |
|
Salvete Omnes,
Well this monumental year is now drawing to a close. In this year we
have witnessed many events that will probably affect Nova Roma for many
years to come. Hopefully most of those wounds have healed or are now
beginning to heal. I know that I have been involved in many of the
events of this year, and I hope that I have, during my Consulship,
helped begin in the healing process. My primary goal, when I was
elected Consul of Nova Roma was to help build confidence in the system
and I just wanted to thank personally, Decius Iunius Palladius Invictus,
who has emerged victorious from a tumultuous year, for his efforts in
guiding me on a fast track and helping me catch on speed during my 3
month tenure as Consul. It would have been impossible to accomplish any
of my agenda without his assistance and guidance!
While I would like to be able to say that I have accomplished everything
I wanted to for Nova Roma, that would not be truthful. While many of
the tasks that Palladius Invictus and I accomplished were necessary and
prudent, I am also aware of some tasks that didn't get completed, such
as
the new chatroom and the Dues Legislation. However, if there is only
one way the Consulship of Decius Iunius Palladius Invictus and my
consulship will be remembered it would be this: we showed just how much
work can be accomplished when there are two colleagues who genuinely
value each other's opinions, judgments and ultimately friendships.
I hope that the upcoming Consuls will look upon their predecessors in
office and will remember the choices and decisions they make affect not
only them but everyone in Nova Roma and that the spirit of camaraderie
continues.
Long Live the Res Publica!
Lucius Cornelius Sulla
Outgoing Consul
Incoming Censor
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| Subject: |
Re: New Year's Greetings! |
| From: |
Pierlucio Pellissier ppellissier@-------- |
| Date: |
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 16:43:59 -0500 |
|
Vale Gaivs Ivlianvs et salvete romani
Gaius Ivlianus wrote
........
> "SALVE GIANO CONSIVIO (adoratio)! TU CHE PROPAGHI IL
> GENERE UMANO, FA' CHE LE GENTI ROMANE ED ITALICHE
> CRESCANO NEL NUMERO E NELLA PIETAS SOTTA LA TUA REGALE
> TUTELA. PER CIO´ ACCOGLI QUESTA MIA OFFERTA GIANUALE
> CHE IO TI OFFRO CON CUORE PURO. COSI VUOI, COSI E!"
Will gladly do
>> And as the Romans would say "ANNUM NOVUM FAUSTUM
> TIBI!"
Funny this one
In Aosta Valley, where I originated, let´s spell it correctly, Augusta
Praetoria Salassorum founded in 25 b.c. after the defeat of the Salassi
of celtic origins, we still salute each other in new year´s day with the
formula
´treina d´an, souhaitto bon an
meaning New year´s gift, I wish you an happy year
and the first to say it will get a small gift, usually a candy, than
there is the creiscein, a sweet bread covered with sugar and honey in
the shape of a Ø or with a double inside bar that is cooked just fro the
New year´s day.
cfr.<a href="http://www.initaly.com/regions/valdsta/aosta.htm" target="_top" >http://www.initaly.com/regions/valdsta/aosta.htm</a>
<a href="http://www.mi.cnr.it/WOI/deagosti/regions/valaosta.html#Aosta" target="_top" >http://www.mi.cnr.it/WOI/deagosti/regions/valaosta.html#Aosta</a>
<a href="http://www.ricksteves.com/ccinfo/aosta.htm" target="_top" >http://www.ricksteves.com/ccinfo/aosta.htm</a>
<a href="http://www.realitaly.com/aosta/sight.html" target="_top" >http://www.realitaly.com/aosta/sight.html</a>
Valete omnes
Petrvs Lvcivs Anthemivs Pelliparius, cives montrealensis
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| Subject: |
With the New Year... |
| From: |
Razenna razenna@-------- |
| Date: |
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 14:18:37 -0800 |
|
Salvete.
With the New Year, 2753, I retire as Propraetor of California
Provincia.
Helena Equitia Ovidia will be the new governor of this Provincia,
which includes
both the states of California and Nevada.
I have consciously been a Roman for about 50 years now. You may all
be assured
that is not ever going to change.
I will continue to serve Nova Roma as my honor, conscience, intellect
and common sense instructs me.
I pray to the Capitoline Triad, the dii invocati and involuti and all
the numinous ones
that they take Nova Roma under their tutelage and help it to grow
strong with honor
virtue and good promise in the future.
Iuppiter Optimus Maximus, Iuno Regina Moneta, Minerva Forti Dea
Quod bonum faustum felictatem, fortunatem salutareque sit
Nova Roma ac Roma Immortalis Aeternae.
Ita vultis ita est.
C. Aelius Ericius
(Post-)Propraetor of Californiam Provinciam
Senator of Nova Roma
Augur
Member of the College of Pontiffs
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| Subject: |
P. Ullerius Venator - Oath of Office |
| From: |
Megas-Robinson amgunn@-------- |
| Date: |
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 16:43:07 -0600 |
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Avete Omnes, Pipaerbarbus Ullerius Venator scripsit:
I,Pipaerbarbus Ullerius Venator, AKA Steven Patrick Robinson, do hereby
solemnly swear to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in
the best interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.
As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Piperbarbus Ullerius Venator swear to
honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and to
pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private life.
I, Piperbarbus Ullerius Venator swear to uphold and defend the Religio
Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act in a
way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.
I, Piperbarbus Ullerius Venator swear to protect and defend the
Constitution of Nova Roma.
I, Piperbarbus Ullerius Venator further swear to fulfill the obligations
and responsibilities of the office of Quaestor to the best of my
abilities.
On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods
and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I
accept the position of Quaestor and all the rights, privileges,
obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.
Post Scriptum
I further ask the Blessings of the Holy Aesir and Vanir upon Nova Roma,
the People and Senate thereof, and my ability to be of service in
helping the further growth of this Nation.
In Amicus et in Spiritus pro Divi Septentrionalis - Piperbarbus Ullerius
Venator, Quaestor, Dominus Sodalis Coq et Coq, Paterfamilius et Cives
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| Subject: |
Re: P. Ullerius Venator - Oath of Office |
| From: |
Megas-Robinson amgunn@-------- |
| Date: |
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 17:08:45 -0600 |
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Avete Omnes, Pipaerbarbus Ullerius Venator scripsit:
Be pleased to look at the complete set of headers for my oath, it was
sent a few minutes after the time set by law.
In Amicus - Venator
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| Subject: |
Oath of Office |
| From: |
LSergAust@-------- |
| Date: |
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 18:06:31 EST |
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I, Lucius Sergius Australicus (Ira Gene Adams), do hereby solemnly
swear to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the
best interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.
As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Lucius Sergius Australicus, swear
to honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and
to pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private life.
I, Lucius Sergius Australicus, swear to uphold and defend the Religio
Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act
in a way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.
I, Lucius Sergius Australicus, swear to protect and defend the
Constitution of Nova Roma.
I, Lucius Sergius Australicus, further swear to fulfill the
obligations
and responsibilities of the office of Tribunis Plebis to the best of
my abilities.
On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the
Gods and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor,
do I accept the position of Tribunis Plebis and all the rights,
privileges,
obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.
Sworn to at 12:04 a.m., 01 Jan 00 (Roman time),
Lucius Sergius Australicus
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| Subject: |
the year 19100 !?! |
| From: |
Razenna razenna@-------- |
| Date: |
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 15:30:40 -0800 |
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That is what the year is showing as in the chat room.
Beseen might not be Y2K compliant,
but it sure is Y192K compliant.
That would be 19853 A.U.C.
Verrry interesting.
Valete.
Ericius.
[Post-propraetor of California and Nevada]
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| Subject: |
The Oath of Q. Fabius Maximus |
| From: |
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| Date: |
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 20:56:08 EST |
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In a message dated 12/31/99 1:20:09 PM Pacific Standard Time,
<a href="/post/novaroma?protectID=243232219108127031050199203252129208071" >amcgrath@--------</a> writes:
<< Lex Iunia de Iusiurando
I, Quintus Fabius Maximus (Stephen Francis Phenow) do hereby solemnly swear
to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best
interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.
As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I Quintus Fabius Maximus, swear to honor
the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and to pursue the
Roman Virtues in my public and private life.
I Quintus Fabius Maximus, swear to uphold and defend the Religio Romana as
the
State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act in a way that would
threaten its status as the State Religion.
I Quintus Fabius Maximus swear to protect and defend the Constitution of
Nova Roma.
I Quintus Fabius Maximus further swear to fulfill the obligations and
responsibilities of the office of Consul to the
best of my abilities.
On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods
and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I
accept the position of Consul and all the rights, privileges,
obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.
The old Cunctator would be proud of the Roma we have forged and perserved!
QFM
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| Subject: |
The New Year |
| From: |
"Flavius Vedius Germa--------s" <a href="/post/--------roma?protectID=123056091213158116036102228219114090071048139" >germa--------s@--------</a> |
| Date: |
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 20:58:27 -0500 |
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Salvete,
I just wanted to wish each and all of you a most joyous New Year, and the
same for our fair Republic. We've weathered some tough times in the last
year, but I honestly believe we've come out of them stronger than ever, and
that some truely excellent days lie before us. Tonight I shall raise a glass
to the success and prosperity of Nova Roma in the coming year.
Hail the Gods!
Hail the Republic!
Hail the People!
Valete,
Flavius Vedius Germanicus,
Senator et Censor
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| Subject: |
Re: The Oath of Marcus Minucius Audens |
| From: |
<a href="/post/novaroma?protectID=045232113165042200148200112241225012177026038196249130152150" >jmath669642reng@--------</a> (James Mathe--------/td>
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| Date: |
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 22:23:18 -0500 (EST) |
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Salvete, Citizens of Nova Roma;
It is with great pride and a full heart that I stand before you to take
this Oath:
I, Marcus Minucius Audens (James Lee Mathews) do hereby solemnly swear
to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best
interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.
As a Magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Marcus Minucius Audens swear to honor
the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and to pursue the
Roman Virtues in my public and private life.
I, Marcus Miucius Audens, swear to uphold and defend the Religio Romana
as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act in a way that
would threaten its status as the State Religion.
I, Marcus Minucius Audens swear to protect and defend the Constitution
of Nova Roma.
I, Marcus Minucus Audens further swear to fulfill the obligations and
responsbilities of the office of Consul to the best of my abilities.
On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods
and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I
accept the position of Consul and all the rights, privilages, oblgtions
and responsibilities attendant thereto.
To the old Miles Immunes of the XXth Legion from who I have taken my
name, and who is the honored ancestor of my Gentes, I dedicate this
special day of honor, duty and service to New Rome, as he dedicated his
life and efforts to the defense of the Great Civilization from which
Nova Roma has sprung.
Vale, Respectfully;
Marcus Minucius Audens
Consul
Fair Winds and Following Seas!!!
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| Subject: |
Oath as Censor of Nova Roma |
| From: |
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| Date: |
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 20:46:38 -0800 |
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I, Lucius Cornelius Sulla (Robert Clayton Woolwine) do hereby solemnly
swear
to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best
interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.
As a Magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Lucius Cornelius Sulla swear to honor
the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and to pursue the
Roman Virtues in my public and private life.
I, Lucius Cornelius Sulla, swear to uphold and defend the Religio Romana
as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act in a way that
would threaten its status as the State Religion.
I, Lucius Cornelius Sulla swear to protect and defend the Constitution
of Nova Roma.
I, Lucius Cornelius Sulla further swear to fulfill the obligations and
responsbilities of the office of Censor to the best of my abilities.
On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods
and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I
accept the position of Censor and all the rights, privilages,
obligations
and responsibilities attendant thereto.
Lucius Cornelius Sulla
Paterfamilias of the Gens Cornelia
Ex-Quaestor, Praetor Urbanus and Consular
Senator and Lictor
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| Subject: |
Announcement of Appointments |
| From: |
Lucius Cornelius Sulla alexious@-------- |
| Date: |
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 20:52:55 -0800 |
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Salvete Omnes!
As Censor of Nova Roma, I have obtained the services of a few citizens
who are equally dedicated to improve Nova Roma by assisting in the
important duties of Censor. These dedicated citizens are listed below:
I. Cornelius Scriptor - Scribe E-mail: <a href="/post/novaroma?protectID=219233091185056153036168000126229241039102131192183239161126172205142" >cornelius_scriptor@--------</a>
Helena Equitia Ovidia - Scribe E-mail: <a --------="/post/novaroma?protectID=123212192165158072112061186101192165094048139046" >gretagoring@--------</a>
L. Maria Fimbria - Nomenclator E-mail: <a href="/po--------ovaroma?protectID=034056178009193116148218000036129208" >legion6@--------</a>
Please feel free to contact myself or any of my assistants if you have
any questions.
Valete Omnes!
Lucius Cornelius Sulla
Censor
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| Subject: |
Oath of Office-Rogator |
| From: |
"Helena Equitia" gretagoring@-------- |
| Date: |
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 21:59:47 PST |
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I, Greta Louisa Goring/Helena Equitia Ovidia do hereby solemnly
swear to uphold the honor of Nova Roma and to act always in the
best interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.
As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Helena Equitia Ovidia swear to
honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings and
to pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private life.
I, Helena Equitia Ovidia swear to uphold and defend the Religio
Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act
in a way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.
I, Helena Equitia Ovidia swear to protect and defend the
Constitution of Nova Roma.
I, Helena Equitia Ovidia further swear to fulfill the obligations
and responsibilities of the office of Rogator to the best of my
abilities.
On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma and in the presence of the
Gods and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and
favor, do I accept the position of Rogator and all the rights,
privileges, obligations and responsibilities attendant thereto.
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| Subject: |
Oath of Office-Governor of California |
| From: |
"Helena Equitia" gretagoring@-------- |
| Date: |
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 22:02:50 PST |
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I, Greta Louisa Goring/Helena Equitia Ovidia do hereby solemnly
swear to uphold the honor of Nova Roma and to act always in the
best interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.
As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Helena Equitia Ovidia swear to
honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings and
to pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private life.
I, Helena Equitia Ovidia swear to uphold and defend the Religio
Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act
in a way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.
I, Helena Equitia Ovidia swear to protect and defend the
Constitution of Nova Roma.
I, Helena Equitia Ovidia further swear to fulfill the obligations
and responsibilities of the office of Governor of California to
the best of my abilities.
On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma and in the presence of the
Gods and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and
favor, do I accept the position of Governor of California and
all the rights, privileges, obligations and responsibilities attendant
thereto.
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