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− | [[Image:Platner-temple-line-trans-50.gif|right]]<onlyinclude> | + | [[Image:Platner-temple-line-trans-50.gif|right]]<onlyinclude>The modern practice of the religion of the Romans, the ''Cultus Deorum Romanorum'' is an attempt to [[reconstructionism|reconstruct]] the ancient religion of the Romans as closely as possible. The ''Cultus Deorum Romanorum'', cannot be approached by inserting Roman deity names into Greek religion or any other system, for it is a unique product of the culture that created it.</onlyinclude> It demands steadfastness, devotion to duty and working in harmony with the eternal gods and with universal order, for the benefit not only of ourselves but also the world around us. With right action and attitudes towards the gods, both the State and the individual will prosper. Yet the ''cultus deorum'' involves more than pious action and worldly power; there are also mystery traditions which focus on inner spiritual growth. |
− | == | + | ==Official Mailing List== |
− | + | The official mailing list for discussion of the ''cultus deorum'' in Nova Roma is at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ReligioRomana/ | |
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− | '''''Cultus Deorum Romanorum''''' | + | The '''''Cultus Deorum Romanorum''''' is the pre-Christian religion of Rome. It began as the practices of the farmers of the village of Rome. |
<blockquote>"I am quite certain that Romulus by instituting auspices, and [[Numa tradition|Numa]] ritual, laid the foundations of our state, which would never have been able to be so great had not the immortal gods been placated to the utmost extent." -- [[Marcus Tullius Cicero|Cicero]] "On the Nature of the Gods" </blockquote> | <blockquote>"I am quite certain that Romulus by instituting auspices, and [[Numa tradition|Numa]] ritual, laid the foundations of our state, which would never have been able to be so great had not the immortal gods been placated to the utmost extent." -- [[Marcus Tullius Cicero|Cicero]] "On the Nature of the Gods" </blockquote> | ||
− | + | Influenced by their Etruscan (and later, Greek) neighbors, the Romans developed a complex state religion that emphasised [[pietas|duty to the gods]] and serving them through exactly prescribed [[:Category:Ritus|rituals]]. }} | |
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− | * [[Numa tradition | + | * [[Numa tradition]] |
* [[Lararium]] | * [[Lararium]] | ||
− | * [[Household worship | + | * [[Household worship]] |
− | * [[Reading list for the cultus deorum | + | * [[Reading list for the cultus deorum]] |
− | *''' | + | *'''See [[:Category:Religio Romana|all articles about the cultus deorum in Roma Antiqua]].}} |
− | {{PortalBox | title= | + | {{PortalBox | title=Selected photo | content=[[Image:Temple of Saturn courtesy of Vroma.jpg|300px|center]]<br/>The Temple of Saturn in the [[Forum]].}} |
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− | {{Include summary| | + | {{Include summary|Category:Religio Romana (Nova Roma)}} }} |
− | {{PortalBox | title= | + | {{PortalBox | title=Selected links (Nova Roma) | content= |
− | * [[Declaration of Roman Paganism| | + | * [[Declaration of Roman Paganism|Declaration of Roman Paganism]] |
− | * [[:Category:Nova Roma Virtual Temples| | + | * [[:Category:Nova Roma Virtual Temples|Nova Roman Virtual Temples]] |
− | * [[Priests (Nova Roma)| | + | * [[Priests (Nova Roma)|Priests and Priesthoods]] |
− | * [[:Category:Ritus| | + | * [[:Category:Ritus|Rites and Rituals]] |
− | * [[Roman Calendar | + | * [[Roman Calendar]] |
− | *''' | + | *'''See [[:Category:Religio Romana (Nova Roma)|all articles about the cultus deorum in Nova Roma]]'''. |
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− | {{PortalBox | title= | + | {{PortalBox | title=Nova Roma Calendar | content=Our [[Fasti_MMDCCLXI|calendar]] lists all of our official festivals. A printed version is available in the [[Macellum]]. |
− | [[Nundinae| | + | The [[Nundinae|nundinal letter]] this year is '''{{marketday}}'''.}} |
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− | == | + | ==Magna Mater Project== |
− | + | The ultimate goal is the restoration of the [[Palatine]] temple of [[Magna Mater]]. There is a [[Magna Mater Project|full description of the project]]. | |
− | == | + | ==Wiki projects== |
− | + | Citizens are invited to add photos to the [[Lararium|lararium page]].}} | |
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− | [[Category | + | [[Category:Nova Roma]] [[Category:Portals]] |
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The modern practice of the religion of the Romans, the Cultus Deorum Romanorum is an attempt to reconstruct the ancient religion of the Romans as closely as possible. The Cultus Deorum Romanorum, cannot be approached by inserting Roman deity names into Greek religion or any other system, for it is a unique product of the culture that created it. It demands steadfastness, devotion to duty and working in harmony with the eternal gods and with universal order, for the benefit not only of ourselves but also the world around us. With right action and attitudes towards the gods, both the State and the individual will prosper. Yet the cultus deorum involves more than pious action and worldly power; there are also mystery traditions which focus on inner spiritual growth.Official Mailing List
The official mailing list for discussion of the cultus deorum in Nova Roma is at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ReligioRomana/
Cultus Deorum in Roma Antiqua
The Cultus Deorum Romanorum is the pre-Christian religion of Rome. It began as the practices of the farmers of the village of Rome. "I am quite certain that Romulus by instituting auspices, and Numa ritual, laid the foundations of our state, which would never have been able to be so great had not the immortal gods been placated to the utmost extent." -- Cicero "On the Nature of the Gods"Influenced by their Etruscan (and later, Greek) neighbors, the Romans developed a complex state religion that emphasised duty to the gods and serving them through exactly prescribed rituals. Selected links (Roma Antiqua)
Selected photo
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Cultus Deorum in Nova Roma
The modern practice of the Cultus Deorum is an attempt to reconstruct the ancient religion of the Romans as closely as possible, making as few concessions to modern sensibilities as possible. As with other forms of historical reconstructionism, every attempt is made to rely on actual historical and archaeological evidence, and interpolations are made only when the primary sources are silent, and then we strive to be consistent with them. Official Mailing ListThe official mailing list for discussion of the Cultus Deorum in Nova Roma is at https://groups.io/g/ReligioRomana/ Starting with the Cultus Deorum todayBecause of the principles of reconstructionism, almost everything that can be said about the historical Cultus is also true about the modern Cultus. Reading about the Numa tradition, the Lararium and Household worship would be a good start. You can find a list of prayers to the various gods here. Read more about starting with the practice of Roman religion for starters.Selected links (Nova Roma)
Nova Roma Calendar
Our calendar lists all of our official festivals. A printed version is available in the Macellum. The nundinal letter this year is G. |
Cultus Deorum projects
Magna Mater ProjectThe ultimate goal is the restoration of the Palatine temple of Magna Mater. There is a full description of the project. Wiki projectsCitizens are invited to add photos to the lararium page. |