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Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus at 14:06, 31 October 2023

2023-10-31T14:06:50Z

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	'''No.''' We're far more than some "role-playing" game! The culture and knowledge left by classical Rome can still make a positive contribution to the modern world. Nova Roma is a serious attempt to provide a place where those interested in the various aspects of the classical world can begin to turn that cultural legacy into a living system once again.		'''No.''' We're far more than some "role-playing" game! The culture and knowledge left by classical Rome can still make a positive contribution to the modern world. Nova Roma is a serious attempt to provide a place where those interested in the various aspects of the classical world can begin to turn that cultural legacy into a living system once again.

−	With good fortune, Nova Roma is growing into something very "real" indeed. We are gaining citizens at a steady (and increasing) rate, and more and more "local real world" meetings and events are becoming possible. There are now over a thousand Nova Romans... running real-world classical-oriented businesses through the ''[[Ordo Equester (Nova Roma)\|ordo equester]]'', hosting public gatherings such as [[Roman Days]] ~~and~~ the ~~annual~~ ''[[Conventus Novae Romae ~~in Europa~~]]'', organizing ''[[Sodalitas\|sodalitates]]'' (clubs) around classical subjects concerning everything from brewing to philosophy, holding legal religious services, helping to fund serious [[Magna Mater Project\|archaeological digs]], and even participating in real-world politics as an international "culture and people".	+	With good fortune, Nova Roma is growing into something very "real" indeed. We are gaining citizens at a steady (and increasing) rate, and more and more "local real world" meetings and events are becoming possible. There are now over a thousand Nova Romans... running real-world classical-oriented businesses through the ''[[Ordo Equester (Nova Roma)\|ordo equester]]'', hosting annual public gatherings such as the [[Nova Roman Legionary Summer Camp\|Nova Roma Summer Camp]], [[Roman Days of Nova Roma\|Roman Days]], [[Roman Market Day of Nova Roma\|Roman Market Day]] or the International Grand Convention of Nova Roma, the ''[[Conventus Novae Romae]]'', organizing ''[[Sodalitas\|sodalitates]]'' (clubs) around classical subjects concerning everything from brewing to philosophy, holding legal religious services, helping to fund serious [[Magna Mater Project\|archaeological digs]], and even participating in real-world politics as an international "culture and people".

	==Can I be a patrician?==		==Can I be a patrician?==

Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus at 06:15, 27 September 2023

2023-09-27T06:15:36Z

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	==Where can I learn about the next public events of Nova Roma?==		==Where can I learn about the next public events of Nova Roma?==

−	Nova Roma frequently holds community events all over the world, ~~mostly~~ in Europe ~~and in North America~~. These events are usually announced '''on the [https://www.facebook.com/novaroma.org Facebook page] of Nova Roma''', or somewhere in our [[Forum (Nova Roma)\|official forums]], or on the websites of our various [[Roman Reenactment Army of Nova Roma\|member groups]]. Some of the events are not equally open to anyone, and you might be required to be a members of the group that organizes it if you want not only to attend as a spectator but o actively participate as a fellow citizen.	+	Nova Roma frequently holds community events all over the world, most often in Europe. These events are usually announced '''on the [https://www.facebook.com/novaroma.org Facebook page] of Nova Roma''', or somewhere in our [[Forum (Nova Roma)\|official forums]], or on the websites of our various [[Roman Reenactment Army of Nova Roma\|member groups]]. Some of the events are not equally open to anyone, and you might be required to be a members of the group that organizes it if you want not only to attend as a spectator but o actively participate as a fellow citizen.

	==Where can I buy authentic Roman clothes and accessories?==		==Where can I buy authentic Roman clothes and accessories?==

Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus: fixes

2023-09-26T22:35:29Z

fixes

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	==Where can I learn about the next public events of Nova Roma?==		==Where can I learn about the next public events of Nova Roma?==

−	Nova Roma frequently holds community events all over the world, mostly in Europe and in North America. These events are usually announced '''on the [https://www.facebook.com/novaroma.org Facebook page of Nova Roma]''', or somewhere in our [[Forum (Nova Roma)\|official forums]], or on the websites of our various [[Roman Reenactment Army of Nova Roma\|member groups]]. Some of the events are not equally open to anyone, and you might be required to be a members of the group that organizes it if you want not only to attend as a spectator but o actively participate as a fellow citizen.	+	Nova Roma frequently holds community events all over the world, mostly in Europe and in North America. These events are usually announced '''on the [https://www.facebook.com/novaroma.org Facebook page] of Nova Roma''', or somewhere in our [[Forum (Nova Roma)\|official forums]], or on the websites of our various [[Roman Reenactment Army of Nova Roma\|member groups]]. Some of the events are not equally open to anyone, and you might be required to be a members of the group that organizes it if you want not only to attend as a spectator but o actively participate as a fellow citizen.

−	==Where can I buy authentic Roman clothes?==	+	==Where can I buy authentic Roman clothes and accessories?==

−	If you want to receive advice that personally fits your situation, '''[mailto:novaromacontact@gmail.com contact our aediles]~~'''~~ to learn about the various possibilities. We have a number of [[Macellum (Nova Roma)\|officially registered Nova Roman vendors]] whom you can try out.	+	If you want to receive advice that personally fits your situation, '''[mailto:novaromacontact@gmail.com contact our aediles] to learn about the various possibilities'''. We have a number of [[Macellum (Nova Roma)\|officially registered Nova Roman vendors]] whom you can try out.

−	==Do I have to practice Roman religion ~~to join~~?==	+	==Do I have to practice Roman religion?==

	'''Absolutely not.''' Nova Roma is not a "church," and we have absolutely no interest in the religious lives of any of our citizens. All that's required from a citizen of Nova Roma is a love of all things Roman. Since Nova Roma is a complete reconstruction of the culture and society of ancient Rome, the "state religion" of Nova Roma is the [[Roman religion\|ancient Roman religion]], but we do not require any citizen to practice it in person. [[:Category:Magistrates (Nova Roma)\|Magistrates]], because they are not only civil servants but also have functions within the ''[[sacra publica]]'', are responsible for ensuring that religious functions are performed either by themselves or an appropriate delegate. While personal adherence to the ancient ways and traditions, especially as expressed through magisterial participation in religious ritual, is an ideal that is encouraged and valued, it's not a requirement within Nova Roma.		'''Absolutely not.''' Nova Roma is not a "church," and we have absolutely no interest in the religious lives of any of our citizens. All that's required from a citizen of Nova Roma is a love of all things Roman. Since Nova Roma is a complete reconstruction of the culture and society of ancient Rome, the "state religion" of Nova Roma is the [[Roman religion\|ancient Roman religion]], but we do not require any citizen to practice it in person. [[:Category:Magistrates (Nova Roma)\|Magistrates]], because they are not only civil servants but also have functions within the ''[[sacra publica]]'', are responsible for ensuring that religious functions are performed either by themselves or an appropriate delegate. While personal adherence to the ancient ways and traditions, especially as expressed through magisterial participation in religious ritual, is an ideal that is encouraged and valued, it's not a requirement within Nova Roma.

Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus at 22:30, 26 September 2023

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	==Where can I learn about the next public events of Nova Roma?==		==Where can I learn about the next public events of Nova Roma?==

−	Nova Roma frequently holds community events all over the world, mostly in Europe and in North America. These events are usually announced '''on the [https://www.facebook.com/novaroma.org Facebook page of Nova Roma]''', or somewhere in our [[Forum (Nova Roma)\|official forums]], or on the websites of our various [[~~members~~ groups]]. Some of the events are not equally open to anyone, and you might be required to be a members of the group that organizes it if you want not only to attend as a spectator but o actively participate as a fellow citizen.	+	Nova Roma frequently holds community events all over the world, mostly in Europe and in North America. These events are usually announced '''on the [https://www.facebook.com/novaroma.org Facebook page of Nova Roma]''', or somewhere in our [[Forum (Nova Roma)\|official forums]], or on the websites of our various [[Roman Reenactment Army of Nova Roma\|member groups]]. Some of the events are not equally open to anyone, and you might be required to be a members of the group that organizes it if you want not only to attend as a spectator but o actively participate as a fellow citizen.

	==Where can I buy authentic Roman clothes?==		==Where can I buy authentic Roman clothes?==

Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus: Added some more FAQ

2023-09-26T22:30:19Z

Added some more FAQ

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	'''''Senatus Populusque Romanus''''' - the [[Senate]] and [[Roman]] People; also usually quoted as "the Senate and People of Rome". The "''que''" suffix is "and"; "''Romanus''" is an adjective. [[Interview_with_Professor_Silvia_Giorcelli_Bersani#Is_it_possible_to_give_a_final_answer_to_the_meaning_of_the_abbreviation_SPQR? \| Professor Silvia Giorcelli Bersani explains more]].		'''''Senatus Populusque Romanus''''' - the [[Senate]] and [[Roman]] People; also usually quoted as "the Senate and People of Rome". The "''que''" suffix is "and"; "''Romanus''" is an adjective. [[Interview_with_Professor_Silvia_Giorcelli_Bersani#Is_it_possible_to_give_a_final_answer_to_the_meaning_of_the_abbreviation_SPQR? \| Professor Silvia Giorcelli Bersani explains more]].
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		+	==How can I participate in one of the reenactment legions and groups of Nova Roma?==
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		+	Joining a [[Roman Reenactment Army of Nova Roma\|reenactment group of Nova Roma]] is the best way for being involved in our [[Civic life (Nova Roma)\|Roman civic life]]. In order to get in touch with such a group, '''you should contact the [[Provincia (Nova Roma)\|responsible officer]]''' who administers the local community of Nova Roma in the area where you live. If you cannot find any contact information to that individual, ask about their contact details in one of our [[Forum (Nova Roma)\|official forums]], or contact the central administration of Nova Roma [mailto:novaromacontact@gmail.com via email].
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		+	==Where can I learn about the next public events of Nova Roma?==
		+
		+	Nova Roma frequently holds community events all over the world, mostly in Europe and in North America. These events are usually announced '''on the [https://www.facebook.com/novaroma.org Facebook page of Nova Roma]''', or somewhere in our [[Forum (Nova Roma)\|official forums]], or on the websites of our various [[members groups]]. Some of the events are not equally open to anyone, and you might be required to be a members of the group that organizes it if you want not only to attend as a spectator but o actively participate as a fellow citizen.
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		+	==Where can I buy authentic Roman clothes?==
		+
		+	If you want to receive advice that personally fits your situation, '''[mailto:novaromacontact@gmail.com contact our aediles]''' to learn about the various possibilities. We have a number of [[Macellum (Nova Roma)\|officially registered Nova Roman vendors]] whom you can try out.

	==Do I have to practice Roman religion to join?==		==Do I have to practice Roman religion to join?==

−	'''Absolutely not.''' We have absolutely no interest in the ~~private~~ religious lives of any of our citizens. All that's required from a citizen of Nova Roma is a love of all things Roman. ~~Although~~ the "state religion" of Nova Roma is the [[~~:Category:Religio Romana (Nova Roma)~~\|ancient Roman religion]], we do not require any citizen to practice it in person. [[:Category:Magistrates (Nova Roma)\|Magistrates]], because they are not only civil servants but also have functions within the ~~religio Romana~~, are responsible for ensuring that religious functions are performed either by themselves or an appropriate delegate. While personal adherence to the ancient ways and traditions, especially as expressed through magisterial participation in religious ritual, is an ideal that is encouraged and valued, it's not a requirement within Nova Roma.	+	'''Absolutely not.''' Nova Roma is not a "church," and we have absolutely no interest in the religious lives of any of our citizens. All that's required from a citizen of Nova Roma is a love of all things Roman. Since Nova Roma is a complete reconstruction of the culture and society of ancient Rome, the "state religion" of Nova Roma is the [[Roman religion\|ancient Roman religion]], but we do not require any citizen to practice it in person. [[:Category:Magistrates (Nova Roma)\|Magistrates]], because they are not only civil servants but also have functions within the ''[[sacra publica]]'', are responsible for ensuring that religious functions are performed either by themselves or an appropriate delegate. While personal adherence to the ancient ways and traditions, especially as expressed through magisterial participation in religious ritual, is an ideal that is encouraged and valued, it's not a requirement within Nova Roma.

	==Do I have to be of Roman or Italian heritage to join?==		==Do I have to be of Roman or Italian heritage to join?==
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	==Are you serious about the sovereignty thing?==		==Are you serious about the sovereignty thing?==

−	'''Yes''', we are completely serious about our declaration of sovereignty. However, we are also very realistic and do not expect to function as an actual sovereign nation with our own territory in the foreseeable future. We look at it in three ways; as a long-term goal towards which we can reach, as a very convenient way to organize the administration of Nova Roma (especially given our Roman orientation), and as necessary for the full and complete restoration of the ''religio Romana'' (since many religious duties were inherently tied to the state).	+	'''Yes''', we are completely serious about our declaration of symbolical sovereignty. However, we are also very realistic and do not expect to function as an actual sovereign nation with our own territory in the foreseeable future. We look at it in three ways; as a long-term goal towards which we can reach, as a very convenient way to organize the administration of Nova Roma (especially given our Roman orientation), and as necessary for the full and complete restoration of the ''religio Romana'' (since many religious duties were inherently tied to the state).

	==Is this just some kind of role-playing game?==		==Is this just some kind of role-playing game?==

Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus: Removed question about Buddhist etc. collegia - irrelevant, nobody inquired about such since the early 2000s

2023-05-18T12:30:14Z

Removed question about Buddhist etc. collegia - irrelevant, nobody inquired about such since the early 2000s

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	One sometimes encounters the term "[[spelt cake]]" in texts about Roman religious rituals. It is a cake made from the grain ''far'', traditionally used as an offering given agricultural deities such as Ceres or Tellus. Note that the word "spelt" is a mistranslation of the Latin word "''far''", which in fact is the grain which in English is called [http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/proceedings1996/V3-156.html#EMMER emmer].		One sometimes encounters the term "[[spelt cake]]" in texts about Roman religious rituals. It is a cake made from the grain ''far'', traditionally used as an offering given agricultural deities such as Ceres or Tellus. Note that the word "spelt" is a mistranslation of the Latin word "''far''", which in fact is the grain which in English is called [http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/proceedings1996/V3-156.html#EMMER emmer].

−	~~==May I form a collegium of Buddhism or of Asatru, Islam, etc.?==~~
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−	'''The simple answer is, you can't.''' Strictly speaking, the official ''collegia'' are based on historical Roman models and are specifically involved in the practice of the revival of the historical ''religio Romana''. While the Senate can officially recognize religious institutions outside of the ''[[:Category:Religio Romana (Nova Roma)\|religio Romana]]'', they will only do so for historical reconstructionist groups of traditions that were actually present during the classical Roman era (such as the Mithraic mysteries, the cult of Isis, the cult of Dionysus, etc.). Since Buddhism, Asatru, Islam, Amerindian religion, etc. weren't known to the classical Romans, they really have no place in the public religious life of Nova Roma. This in no way says that citizens cannot practice these faiths in their private religious life; this restriction is strictly applied to "official" public religious expression.

	[[Category:Nova Roma]]		[[Category:Nova Roma]]

Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus: Clearer phrasing

2023-05-18T10:55:39Z

Clearer phrasing

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	==Do I have to practice Roman religion to join?==		==Do I have to practice Roman religion to join?==

−	'''Absolutely not.''' We have absolutely no interest in the private religious lives of any of our citizens. All that's required is a love of all things Roman. Although ~~most of our citizens are currently Polytheists of one ilk or another, and~~ the ~~public~~ "~~State~~" ~~religion~~ of Nova Roma is the ''[[:Category:Religio Romana (Nova Roma)\|~~Religio Romana~~]]'', we do not require ~~ordinary citizens~~ to practice ~~Roman Polytheism~~. [[:Category:Magistrates (Nova Roma)\|Magistrates]], because they are not only civil servants but also have functions within the ~~Religio~~ Romana, are responsible for ensuring that religious functions are performed either by themselves or an appropriate delegate. While personal adherence to the ancient ways and traditions, especially as expressed through magisterial participation in religious ritual, is an ideal that is encouraged and valued, ~~there is no legal requirement for~~ it.	+	'''Absolutely not.''' We have absolutely no interest in the private religious lives of any of our citizens. All that's required from a citizen of Nova Roma is a love of all things Roman. Although the "state religion" of Nova Roma is the [[:Category:Religio Romana (Nova Roma)\|ancient Roman religion]], we do not require any citizen to practice it in person. [[:Category:Magistrates (Nova Roma)\|Magistrates]], because they are not only civil servants but also have functions within the religio Romana, are responsible for ensuring that religious functions are performed either by themselves or an appropriate delegate. While personal adherence to the ancient ways and traditions, especially as expressed through magisterial participation in religious ritual, is an ideal that is encouraged and valued, it's not a requirement within Nova Roma.

	==Do I have to be of Roman or Italian heritage to join?==		==Do I have to be of Roman or Italian heritage to join?==
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	==Are you serious about the sovereignty thing?==		==Are you serious about the sovereignty thing?==

−	'''Yes''', we are completely serious about our declaration of sovereignty. However, we are also very realistic and do not expect to function as an actual sovereign nation with our own territory in the foreseeable future. We look at it in three ways; as a long-term goal towards which we can reach, as a very convenient way to organize the administration of Nova Roma (especially given our Roman orientation), and as necessary for the full and complete restoration of the ''~~Religio~~ Romana'' (since many religious duties were inherently tied to the ~~State~~).	+	'''Yes''', we are completely serious about our declaration of sovereignty. However, we are also very realistic and do not expect to function as an actual sovereign nation with our own territory in the foreseeable future. We look at it in three ways; as a long-term goal towards which we can reach, as a very convenient way to organize the administration of Nova Roma (especially given our Roman orientation), and as necessary for the full and complete restoration of the ''religio Romana'' (since many religious duties were inherently tied to the state).

	==Is this just some kind of role-playing game?==		==Is this just some kind of role-playing game?==

Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus: Updated

2022-07-01T17:57:02Z

Updated

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	One sometimes encounters the term "[[spelt cake]]" in texts about Roman religious rituals. It is a cake made from the grain ''far'', traditionally used as an offering given agricultural deities such as Ceres or Tellus. Note that the word "spelt" is a mistranslation of the Latin word "''far''", which in fact is the grain which in English is called [http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/proceedings1996/V3-156.html#EMMER emmer].		One sometimes encounters the term "[[spelt cake]]" in texts about Roman religious rituals. It is a cake made from the grain ''far'', traditionally used as an offering given agricultural deities such as Ceres or Tellus. Note that the word "spelt" is a mistranslation of the Latin word "''far''", which in fact is the grain which in English is called [http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/proceedings1996/V3-156.html#EMMER emmer].

−	==~~How do~~ I form a ~~Collegium~~ of ~~Wicca (~~or of Asatru, Islam, etc.)?==	+	==May I form a collegium of Buddhism or of Asatru, Islam, etc.?==

−	'''The simple answer is, you can't.''' Strictly speaking, the official ~~Collegia~~ are based on historical Roman models and are specifically involved in the practice of the revival of the historical ~~Religio~~ Romana. While the Senate can officially recognize religious institutions outside of the [[:Category:Religio Romana (Nova Roma)\|~~Religio~~ Romana]], they will only do so for historical reconstructionist groups of traditions that were actually present during the classical Roman era (such as the Mithraic ~~Mysteries~~, the cult of Isis, the cult of Dionysus, etc.). Since ~~Wicca~~, Asatru, Islam, Amerindian religion, etc. weren't known to the classical Romans, they really have no place in the public religious life of Nova Roma. This in no way says that citizens cannot practice these faiths in their private religious life; this restriction is strictly applied to "official" public religious expression.	+	'''The simple answer is, you can't.''' Strictly speaking, the official ''collegia'' are based on historical Roman models and are specifically involved in the practice of the revival of the historical ''religio Romana''. While the Senate can officially recognize religious institutions outside of the ''[[:Category:Religio Romana (Nova Roma)\|religio Romana]]'', they will only do so for historical reconstructionist groups of traditions that were actually present during the classical Roman era (such as the Mithraic mysteries, the cult of Isis, the cult of Dionysus, etc.). Since Buddhism, Asatru, Islam, Amerindian religion, etc. weren't known to the classical Romans, they really have no place in the public religious life of Nova Roma. This in no way says that citizens cannot practice these faiths in their private religious life; this restriction is strictly applied to "official" public religious expression.

	[[Category:Nova Roma]]		[[Category:Nova Roma]]

Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus: Undo revision 57819 by Decimus Aurelius Ingeniarius (talk) - Elevation to the patrician gentility is not an award.

2022-02-05T23:13:59Z

Undo revision 57819 by Decimus Aurelius Ingeniarius (talk) - Elevation to the patrician gentility is not an award.

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	==Can I be a patrician?==		==Can I be a patrician?==

−	With very few exceptions, new citizens will join the [[plebeian (Nova Roma)\|plebeian]] class. Access to the [[patrician (Nova Roma)\|patrician]] class is by birth or adoption into a patrician family~~. Otherwise, elevation to the patrician order is considered an [[Awards and honorific titles in Nova Roma\|award or honorific title]] for service~~.	+	With very few exceptions, new citizens will join the [[plebeian (Nova Roma)\|plebeian]] class. Access to the [[patrician (Nova Roma)\|patrician]] class is by birth or adoption into a patrician family.

	==So what's the difference between patrician and plebeian?==		==So what's the difference between patrician and plebeian?==

Decimus Aurelius Ingeniarius: /* Can I be a patrician? */ small addition.

2022-02-04T23:31:21Z

Can I be a patrician?: small addition.

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	==Can I be a patrician?==		==Can I be a patrician?==

−	With very few exceptions, new citizens will join the [[plebeian (Nova Roma)\|plebeian]] class. Access to the [[patrician (Nova Roma)\|patrician]] class is by birth or adoption into a patrician family.	+	With very few exceptions, new citizens will join the [[plebeian (Nova Roma)\|plebeian]] class. Access to the [[patrician (Nova Roma)\|patrician]] class is by birth or adoption into a patrician family. Otherwise, elevation to the patrician order is considered an [[Awards and honorific titles in Nova Roma\|award or honorific title]] for service.

	==So what's the difference between patrician and plebeian?==		==So what's the difference between patrician and plebeian?==