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The Ludi Novi Romani are the games celebrating the founding of Nova Roma, 14 years ago.
Concordialia ritual this year
Pontifex Cn. Cornelius Lentulus has performed the Concordialia ritual today.
Opening of the Ludi Novi Romani
Aedilis Curulis C. Maria Caeca Quiritibus salutem plurimam dicit.'
Salvete omnes!
I came here, 4 years ago, from another email list, read the web site (then the old one), and was amazed and fascinated. That anyone was trying to do this intrigued me. That a whole *group* of people were in the process of doing it, people from all over the world, tied together only by the internet, caused me to ask so many questions that it took me over a year to get them all answered, but I knew one thing. Well, 2 things, actually. First, I believed then, and believe now, that the Roman republic had contributed immeasurably to Western civilization, and that anything that stemmed from those roots, if it stayed true to its foundation, could and would contribute something of value in my time, and 2. I wanted to be a part of this bold, impossible, wonderful dream and project.
I spent my first year here pestering anyone who would bear with me about everything Nova Roman, reading the web site, reading every post, and writing down more questions. I found kind, patient people, both on and off several lists, who didn't mind answering my questions, who referred me to excellent source material, and who encouraged me to become active. It didn't take much encouragement, I admit, and soon I did, working as a scribe, posting from time to time, and making a few friends.
I watched while this community made mistakes and recovered from them. Things that didn't work got tried and set aside or modified. Politics got debated, often with vigor, people came and left, and sometimes we went too fast and had to pull back, re-evaluate, and try again. Thing is, we *always* tried again, and I have confidence that we always will, because the vision stands, and the vision stays in tact. What changes is the road we take to achieve it, sometimes a little, sometimes a lot, but we manage to find a way, and whether it is a smooth road or an impassible morass, we keep journeying, because nothing short of that is acceptable, not to Romans, ancient or modern.
When I was so very ill last year, I realized emphatically just how much this community has come to mean to me, personally. I think it might have been the first thing I asked about when I could finally receive phone calls, but others will have to confirm that. That told me something, though, and it is something I won't ever forget. If something, be it a really fine book a piece of great art work, timeless music, genuine friendship, or a community of people striving for the same goal takes root and flourishes within you, it becomes a part of your internal structure; so much a part of you that you carry it inside you, and are influenced by it, are altered by it, and if it is something like a community in which you are deeply involved, you have an influence on that, too. You are part of its shaping, whether you will it or not, and whether you consciously contribute to it or not.
I think it is important for all of us, including our newest citizens, to remember this. When you came here, you carried your skills and talents in with you. You brought your perspectives and experience; your expectations, hopes and interest in things Roman, and you brought yourselves...your very human wish to establish contact with others perhaps your desire to make some friends of like mind, your sense of humor, and your willingness and ability to be a part of this incredible construct. You can do so, and I hope you will. One of the very best places to begin contributing is in the Ludi. One of the functions these games serve is to strengthen that invisible mesh that holds us all, scattered as we are by geography, language, culture and experience, together, and makes us a definable group ...a community. No, we aren't discussing vital, urgent matters. In fact, we are having fun ...and it is our shared laughter and enjoyment that will, ultimately bind us, and make it possible to deal with those vital, urgent issues, because we will know that, beneath the passionate, heated debates, we have said yes to our vision, and we have committed ourselves to that affirmation.
So, citizens of Nova Roma, enjoy this, our 14th birthday party, in any you way you chose! Have a grand time ...but understand that the Ludi aren't just spectacles. They are many things, and they are an integral art of the life of this, our Nova Roma.
Nova Romana sum. Semper Nova Romana ero!
- "O Great Jupiter Capitoline,
- and You, Mars, founder and bearer of the Roman Name,
- and You, Concordia, creative force of Our Nation's Unity,
- and You, Vesta, keeper of the Eternal Flame,
- and all of You, eternal Gods,
- who raised this mass of the Roman Republic
- to the highest glories of the world,
- I pray and invoke You in the name of the New Roman People:
- knit together the many threads of our endeavors,
- strengthen our service to the Republic of Nova Roma,
- and let any action or intention which does not meet with Your approbation dwindle.
- For the sake of these very things, may you be honored by this incense."
I, Gaia Maria Caeca, Curule Aedile of Nova Roma for this year, hereby proclaim the Ludi Novi Romani of 2765 open! Let us, fellow citizens, honor our gods, honor our Nova Roma, 14 years old today, and honor one another with our competitions, feasts and celebrations.
LET THE GAMES BEGIN!
- C. Maria Caeca
- Ædilis Curulis Novæ Romæ
Program of the Ludi Novi Romani 2765
Kal. Mar. ‡ - prid. Id. Mar. ‡ 1 - 14 March</div> </div>
| Date | Ceremonies | Games |
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Kal. Mar. ‡ Day 1
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Opening Speech, and Opening Ritual by aedilis Maria Caeca; Concordialia Ritual: sacrifice to Concordia, patron Goddess of Nova Roma, performed by pontifex Cn. Cornelius Lentulus; Sacrifice to Iuppiter by pontifex maximus C. Petronius |
Pompa, Parade & Commentary Report;
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a.d. VI Non. Mar. ‡ Day 2
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Featured artist of the Day: Cornelia Aeternia;
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a.d. V Non. Mar. ‡ Day 3
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Sacrifice to Iuno by V. Rutilia Enodiaria |
First Round of the Gladitorium;
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a.d. IV Non. Mar. ‡ Day 4
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First Round of the Gladitorium;
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a.d. III Non. Mar. ‡ Day 5
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Aquatic Halftime Show
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prid. Non. Mar. ‡ Day 6
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Featured Artist of the Day: Vestalis C. Maria Caeca;
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Non. Mar. ‡ Day 7
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Deity in focus: Vulcanus
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a.d. VIII Id. Mar. ‡ Day 8
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Sixth Day of Latin Quiz;
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a.d. VII Id. Mar. ‡ Day 9
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Deity in focus: Venus, Apollo & the Nine Muses
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a.d. VI Id. Mar. ‡ Day 10
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Deity in focus: Ceres
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a.d. V Id. Mar. ‡ Day 11
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Deity in focus: Diana Carmen by aedilis Aeternia
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a.d. IV Id. Mar. ‡ Day 12
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Deity in focus: Mercurius & Fortuna
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a.d. III Id. Mar. ‡ Day 13
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Closing Speeches by the Aediles Cornelia Aeternia and A. Vitellius Celsus; Closing Ritual to Concordia |
Closing Parade;
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prid. Id. Mar. ‡ Day 14
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Closing Speeches by the Aediles Cornelia Aeternia and A. Vitellius Celsus; Closing Ritual to Concordia |
Closing Parade;
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The Games
Certamen Mythologicum
See all information, rules, questions and answers about the Mythology Quiz here:
Certamen Historicum
See all information, rules, questions and answers about the History Quiz here:
Certamen Latinum
See all information, rules, questions and answers about the Latin Quiz here:
Literary Contest: "The Roman Gods"
Rules of the Literary Contest
1. Entries for the Literary Contest can be original works of the submitting author in the following forms: Poetry (preferably), Satire, Parody, Dramatic Monologue, Short Style Theatre (500 words or less), and Oratory (of one's own creation).
2. This year's theme is: "The Roman Gods". Entries may be about any Roman Deity.
3. All entries must be written in good taste and in the English language. If English is not the author's native language then a submission in the author's native language accompanied by an English language translation is permitted.
4. The judges will list the top three entries in the final results. The winner will receive a prize.
5. Our judges for this contest are:
- Magistra et Senatrix A. Tullia Scholastica
- Praetor Cn. Iulius Caesar
- Pontifex L. Iulia Aquila
- Praetor M. Cornelius Gualterus Graecus
- Aedile Curule Statia Cornelia Aeternia
6. All Entries must be submitted by March 15th.
7. The top three entries will be announced on March 20th.
8. Please submit Entries to the following e-mail address: MusesDream@gmail.com with the subject header: "Literary Submission"
Final Results
The final results for the Literary Contest for Ludi Novi Romani 2764:
- 1st Place:
- 2nd Place:
- 3rd Place:
Munera Gladiatoria
Rules for the Munera Gladiatoria
Take a look at the new Munera Gladiatoria Rules or ask for a copy of the rules from M. Pompeius Caninus [1] via email.
Qualification Round Results
The qualification round results for the Munera Gladiatoria for Ludi Novi Romani 2764:
A report for this round is available on the qualifying round summary page.
| Match | Competitors | Winner | Injury |
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| 1 | Aello the Amazon vs. Verus | Aello the Amazon | Verus |
| 2 | Sura vs. Lucanus | Sura | Lucanus |
| 3 | Secundus vs. Bjarni | Bjarni | Secundus |
| 4 | Primo vs. Llacheu | Llacheu | |
| 5 | Tinashe vs. Flamma, the Syrian | Tinashe | |
| 6 | Drest vs. Hierocles | Drest | |
| 7 | Timomachus Panthera vs. Pricus | Pricus | |
| 8 | Suffocatrix vs. Attalus the Briton | Attalus |
Quarterfinal Results
The quarterfinal results for the Munera Gladiatoria for Ludi Novi Romani 2764:
A report for this round is available on the quarterfinals summary page.
| Match | Competitors | Winner | Injury |
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| 1 | Sura vs. Pricus | Sura | |
| 2 | Llacheu vs. Tinashe | Llacheu | |
| 3 | Drest vs. Bjarni | Drest | |
| 4 | Attalus the Briton vs. Aello the Amazon | Attalus |
Semifinal Results
The semifinal results for the Munera Gladiatoria for Ludi Novi Romani 2764:
A report for this round is available on the semifinals summary page.
| Match | Competitors | Winner | Injury |
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| 1 | Sura vs. Llacheu | Sura | |
| 2 | Drest vs. Attalus the Briton | Attalus the Briton |
Final Results
The results for the Finals of the Munera Gladiatoria for Ludi Novi Romani 2764:
A report for this round is available on the finals summary page.
| Competitors | Winner | |
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| Sura vs. Attalus the Briton | Sura |
Congratulations, Sura!
I hope Sura, Attalus, their sponsors and all of the other fine men and women who participated in this munera will stop by Canis Domum later this evening to celebrate Sura's victory.
M. Pompeius Caninus
The final placements for the top eight gladiatores of the Munera Gladiatoria for Ludi Novi Romani 2764:
| Place | Gladiator | Owner | Ludus |
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| 1st | Sura | Gaius Petronius Africanus | Albatus |
| 2nd | Attalus the Briton | Quintus Fabius Maximus | Municius |
| 3rd | Llacheu | Helena Galeria Aureliana | Venetus |
| 4th | Drest | Gnaeus Julius Caesar | Praesinus |
| 5th | Pricus | Tiberius Galerius Paulinus | Venetus |
| 6th | Alleo the Amazon | Gaius Petronius Africanus | Albatus |
| 7th | Bjarni | Gaius Tullius Valerianus Germanicus | Venetus |
| 8th | Tinashe | Gaius Petronius Africanus | Albatus |
Closing of the Ludi Novi Romani
Official Ædilician closing statement
REMEMBERING: Concordialia MMDCCLXI Video
Enjoy the video made about the 10th Anniversary Concordialia here:
The video is made about the official 10th Anniversary Celebration of the founding of Nova Roma, the 10th birthday of Nova Roma, held on the Kalends of March, 2761 AUC, during the consulship of M. Moravius Piscinus Horatianus and T. Iulius Sabinus, organized by Cn. Cornelius Lentulus and Pannonian citizens of Nova Roma.
You can also hear the reading of the Latin variant of the Declaration of Nova Roma, our founding document, with subtitles, captured on the same day, recorded by Cn. Lentulus.
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