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{{CollegiumPontificum}} {{LanguageBar|Priests (Nova Roma)}} [[Image:Rr-officebanner.png|center]] <hr> <div style="float:right; margin-left:1em">__TOC__</div> <onlyinclude>The public rites of the [[religio Romana]] were performed and controlled by a number of different priestly ''collegia'' and other special priests and magistrates. Those priestly organizations that ranked below the ''collegia'' were known as ''sodalicia'', and there were many "independent" priests of various cults who bore the title ''sacerdos''. The '''four major priestly colleges''' were * the [[Collegium pontificum (Nova Roma)|Collegium Pontificum]] including the [[Flamen (Nova Roma)|''flamines'']], the [[Virgo Vestalis (Nova Roma)|''virgines Vestales'']] and the [[Rex sacrorum (Nova Roma)|''rex sacrificus'']]; * the [[Collegium augurum (Nova Roma)|Collegium Augurum]], college of the [[Augur (Nova Roma)|''augures'']], * the ''quindecimviri sacris faciundis'', * and the ''septemviri epulones''. In addition, there were a number of priesthoods of well-established "foreign" cults (such as the cult of [[Isis]] and [[Serapis]]). For a list of current Foreign Priesthoods of these "foreign cults" within Nova Roma, read about [[Foreign priesthoods (Nova Roma)|foreign priesthoods in Nova Roma]]. Some of these cults were initiatory, and were called "Mysteries" (such as the [[Mysteries of Mithras]]). [[Nova Roma]] has reinstated these ancient priesthoods as part of our effort to [[Reconstructionism|reconstruct]] Roman religion and culture.</onlyinclude> <div style="padding:20px; float:left">[[Image:C. Petronius in Cinecitta in Rome.jpg|center|400px|thumb|[[Gaius Petronius Dexter (Nova Roma)|C. Petronius Dexter]], the '''[[Collegium pontificum (Nova Roma)|pontifex maximus]]''' of Nova Roma, the '''chief priest of the Roman religion''', standing in front of a temple in Rome, at the Forum Romanum set of Cinecittà Studios, at the time of his visit in Rome and Latium for the ''Feriae Latinae''.]]</div> <div style="padding:10px; width:77%">{{PortalBox | title='''Joining the Priesthood''' | content=[[Nova Roma]] is accepting applications for various Priesthoods. If you are interested in helping to rebuild the cultus deorum Romanorum and the worship of the ancient [[:Category:Roman Gods|Roman deities]] on an official public basis, we would be pleased to hear from you. The Priesthoods in Nova Roma are open to both men and women, with the exception of the [[Virgo Vestalis (Nova Roma)|Vestals]]. As Priesthood is an important position of responsibility we do ask that you read the guidelines for applications before applying. Any questions about Priesthood should be directed to the [[Collegium pontificum (Nova Roma)|Collegium Pontificum]]. ---- If you would like to become a Priest or Priestess of Nova Roma, please submit an [[Application for priesthood (Nova Roma)|application]].}}</onlyinclude></div> <br style="clear:both"/> ==Collegium Pontificum== {{:Collegium pontificum (Nova Roma)}} ==Collegium Augurum== {{:Collegium augurum (Nova Roma)}} ==Collegium Decimvirorum Sacris Faciundis== The ''decimviri sacris faciundis'' are the third of the four major sacerdotal colleges. Ten sacerdotes are in charge of the '''Sibylline Books''' (and their restoration) and responsible for the ''cultus'' that were traditionally introduced by their college. (10 positions; 0 available: '''Currently the Collegium has been disbanded for reorganization per the [[Decretum pontificum de membris collegiorum (Nova Roma)|Decretum Pontificum de Membris Collegiorum]], {{Mar 3}} {{2009}}'''.) ==Collegium Septemvirorum Epulones== The last of the major sacerdotal colleges, the ''septemviri epulones'' are seven ''sacerdotes'' who oversee the organization of public religious feasts. The Epulones arrange the ''Epulum Iovis'' (feast of Jupiter held on 13 Sept.) that is attended by members of the Senate and the People, and presided over by the images of the [[Capitoline]] divinities: [[Iuppiter]], [[Iuno]] and [[Minerva]]. The Epulones also oversee other public banquets at festivals and games held on other dates. The Epulones are one of the four major sacerdotal colleges, and have sacred as well as organizational duties. (7 positions; 0 available: '''Currently the Collegium has been disbanded for reorganization per the [[Decretum pontificum de membris collegiorum (Nova Roma)|Decretum Pontificum de Membris Collegiorum]], {{Mar 3}} {{2009}}'''.) ==Collegium Fetialium== Twenty priests who represent Rome in foreign diplomacy and the making of treaties and declarations of war. In Nova Roma the Fetiales act as diplomats with other nations and organizations, and are therefore expected to be well versed in Nova Roma laws and policy. ''(20 positions; 0 filled; 20 open)'' ==Sodales Fratres Arvales (The Arval Brethren)== Twelve priests who compose the oldest priestly college in Rome. The '''[[Fratres Arvales|Arval Brethren]]''' offer public sacrifices for the fertility of the fields, and preside over the worship of the Dea Dia, a Goddess of Grain and Cereal crops. The rites of the '''[[Fratres Arvales|Arval Brethren]]''' are one of the few virtually complete sets of Roman rituals to survive antiquity. In ancient Rome the '''[[Fratres Arvales|Arval Brethren]]''' met in a grove sacred to the Dea Dia, where there was a circular temple and bath house. Until Nova Roma is able to provide such a central place, the '''[[Fratres Arvales|Arval Brethren]]''' are to gather yearly in person if possible. ; Magister (President of the '''[[Fratres Arvales|Arval Brethren]]'''): This position is elected yearly among the '''[[Fratres Arvales|Arval Brethren]]'''. ; Flamen Arvales (Assistant to the President): This position is elected yearly among the '''[[Fratres Arvales|Arval Brethren]]'''. ; Sacerdotes Arvales: 12 positions open. ==Sodales Luperci== The Luperci ("Wolfmen" Priests who officiate at the Lupercalia) were responsible for purification and fertility, and the festival of Lupercalia is a time of fun and revelry. The exact number of Lupercii is not recorded and may have varied over time. ===Luperci Quinctiales (or Quintilii)=== :(founded by Romulus): Positions open ===Luperci Fabiani (or Fabianii)=== :(Founded by Remus): Positions open ==Collegium Saliorum== Twenty-four "leaping priests" of [[Mars]] and [[Quirinus]] who who dance in procession during public festivals of Mars. The Salii are responsible for keeping the sacred ancilia (shields) and dancing and singing the public festivals sacred to Mars. The Salii in antiquity wore archaic armor and carried arms, and would stop their procession at certain places to carry out ritual dances and sing. ===Sodales Palatini=== Twelve priests particularly devoted to Mars Gravidus. ===Sodales Collini (or Agonenses)=== Twelve priests particularly devoted to Quirinus. ==Sacerdotes (minor priesthoods)== {{:Sacerdos (Nova Roma)}} [[Category:Priests and priesthoods (Nova Roma)]]

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