Virgo Vestalis (Nova Roma) - Revision history

Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus at 21:04, 21 July 2020

2020-07-21T21:04:29Z

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	'''Past Vestals''': (honoured for their former vows and duties)		'''Past Vestals''': (honoured for their former vows and duties)

		+	* [[Gaia Maria Caeca (Nova Roma)\|C. Maria Caeca]]
	* [[Maxima Valeria Messallina (Nova Roma)\|Maxima Valeria Messallina]]		* [[Maxima Valeria Messallina (Nova Roma)\|Maxima Valeria Messallina]]
	* Vespasia Pollia		* Vespasia Pollia

Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus at 20:32, 9 January 2011

2011-01-09T20:32:31Z

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	<onlyinclude>A priesthood of six women who guard the Sacred Hearth of Rome. The Vestal Virgins oversee the cult of [[Vesta]], Goddess of the Hearth and Fire, and lead public rites sacred to Vesta. The duties of the Vestals included maintaining the fire in the Sacred Hearth of Rome, and making [[Mola salsa]] (sacred cakes made from spelt flour used in public rites.)		<onlyinclude>A priesthood of six women who guard the Sacred Hearth of Rome. The Vestal Virgins oversee the cult of [[Vesta]], Goddess of the Hearth and Fire, and lead public rites sacred to Vesta. The duties of the Vestals included maintaining the fire in the Sacred Hearth of Rome, and making [[Mola salsa]] (sacred cakes made from spelt flour used in public rites.)

Titus Iulius Sabinus: update

2011-01-03T16:35:51Z

update

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	{{Table Vestales}}		{{Table Vestales}}
−	''(six positions, ~~two~~ filled, ~~four~~ available)''	+	''(six positions, one filled, five available)''

	'''Past Vestals''': (honoured for their former vows and duties)		'''Past Vestals''': (honoured for their former vows and duties)

		+	* [[Maxima Valeria Messallina (Nova Roma)\|Maxima Valeria Messallina]]
	* Vespasia Pollia		* Vespasia Pollia
	* Prima Lucilla Cornelia Fortunata		* Prima Lucilla Cornelia Fortunata

Maxima Valeria Messallina at 06:50, 29 April 2010

2010-04-29T06:50:41Z

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	{{Table Vestales}}		{{Table Vestales}}
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	'''Past Vestals''': (honoured for their former vows and duties)		'''Past Vestals''': (honoured for their former vows and duties)

Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Postumianus: rmv vestalis maxima position status

2009-03-07T04:25:06Z

rmv vestalis maxima position status

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	The Vestals also guarded some sacred objects, including the [[Palladium]] (an ancient image of Pallas Athene said to have been rescued from Troy). In ancient Rome the Vestals were virgins — in Nova Roma this has been replaced by a voluntary vow of chastity for the duration of office. Until Nova Roma has a central hearth, the Vestals each keep a Sacred Flame as a symbol of the Sacred Hearth of Rome. The Vestals receive great public respect for their work, and are entitled to be proceeded by Lictors.		The Vestals also guarded some sacred objects, including the [[Palladium]] (an ancient image of Pallas Athene said to have been rescued from Troy). In ancient Rome the Vestals were virgins — in Nova Roma this has been replaced by a voluntary vow of chastity for the duration of office. Until Nova Roma has a central hearth, the Vestals each keep a Sacred Flame as a symbol of the Sacred Hearth of Rome. The Vestals receive great public respect for their work, and are entitled to be proceeded by Lictors.
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−	~~'''Vestalis Maxima''': Position open~~

	The Chief Vestal oversees the efforts of the Vestals, and is present in the Collegium Pontificum.		The Chief Vestal oversees the efforts of the Vestals, and is present in the Collegium Pontificum.

	{{Table Vestales}}		{{Table Vestales}}
−	''(six positions, ~~two~~ filled, ~~four~~ available)''	+	''(six positions, one filled, five available)''

	'''Past Vestals''': (honoured for their former vows and duties)		'''Past Vestals''': (honoured for their former vows and duties)

Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus: New page: A priesthood of six women who guard the Sacred Hearth of Rome. The Vestal Virgins oversee the cult of Vesta, Goddess of the Hearth and Fire, and lead public rites sacred t...

2008-09-08T20:24:25Z

New page: <onlyinclude>A priesthood of six women who guard the Sacred Hearth of Rome. The Vestal Virgins oversee the cult of Vesta, Goddess of the Hearth and Fire, and lead public rites sacred t...

New page

<onlyinclude>A priesthood of six women who guard the Sacred Hearth of Rome. The Vestal Virgins oversee the cult of [[Vesta]], Goddess of the Hearth and Fire, and lead public rites sacred to Vesta. The duties of the Vestals included maintaining the fire in the Sacred Hearth of Rome, and making [[Mola salsa]] (sacred cakes made from spelt flour used in public rites.)

The Vestals also guarded some sacred objects, including the [[Palladium]] (an ancient image of Pallas Athene said to have been rescued from Troy). In ancient Rome the Vestals were virgins — in Nova Roma this has been replaced by a voluntary vow of chastity for the duration of office. Until Nova Roma has a central hearth, the Vestals each keep a Sacred Flame as a symbol of the Sacred Hearth of Rome. The Vestals receive great public respect for their work, and are entitled to be proceeded by Lictors.

'''Vestalis Maxima''': Position open

The Chief Vestal oversees the efforts of the Vestals, and is present in the Collegium Pontificum.

{{Table Vestales}}
''(six positions, two filled, four available)''

'''Past Vestals''': (honoured for their former vows and duties)

* Vespasia Pollia
* Prima Lucilla Cornelia Fortunata
* Gaia Iulia Caesaria Victorina
* [[Lucia Modia Lupa (Nova Roma)|L. Modia Lupa]]
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