Collegium pontificum (Nova Roma)

From NovaRoma
(Difference between revisions)
Jump to: navigation, search
(→Pontifex Maximus)
(→Virgines Vestales)
Line 143: Line 143:
 
==Virgines Vestales==
 
==Virgines Vestales==
  
−
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.)
+
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 In ancient Rome the Vestals were virgins — in Nova Roma this has been replaced by a voluntary vow of chastity for the duration of office.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.
 
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 In ancient Rome the Vestals were virgins — in Nova Roma this has been replaced by a voluntary vow of chastity for the duration of office.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.
Line 161: Line 161:
 
* [[Lucia Modia Lupa (Nova Roma)|L. Modia Lupa]]
 
* [[Lucia Modia Lupa (Nova Roma)|L. Modia Lupa]]
 
</onlyinclude>
 
</onlyinclude>
−
 
  
 
==Vide==
 
==Vide==

Revision as of 17:08, 8 September 2008

SPQR-BLACK.JPG
IN·MEMORIAM·A·TVLLIAE·SCHOLASTICAE·AVGVSTAE·PRINCIPIS·SENATVS·CENSORIS·IIII·CONSVLIS·II·PRAETRICIS


 Home| Latíné | Deutsch | Español | Français | Italiano | Magyar | Português | Română | Русский | English

The Collegium Pontificum (College of Pontiffs) is the supreme body for matters relating to the sacra publica of Nova Roma. It consists of fifteen pontifices who serve the public rites of the State religion and have general authority to determine the structure and nature of both the public rites and the priesthoods themselves. Non-voting members are the twelve flamines, six virgines Vestales., and the Rex and Regina Sacrorum. They act as the general oversight committee for the public rites of the Religio Romana and appoint members of the various Priesthoods. Some specific administrative duties of the Collegium include: advising the Senate on religious matters, setting the dates of religious festivals, organizing and assisting the Priesthood, and acting as the final arbiters of Sacred Law and religious disputes. It may be called to order by any pontifex, and, while all the above listed are members of the Collegium, only pontifices are able to vote.

The current members of the Collegium Pontificum are:

Rex Sacrorum

The Rex and Regina Sacrorum (King and Queen of the Sacred) are a legally married couple that perform various public rites and make announcements of Festival days. First among the Priests and members of the Collegium Pontificum, but subordinate to the Pontifex Maximus. The Rex and Regina Sacrorum may hold no other religious or political posts. 2 positions; 0 filled; 2 available.

POSITION NOT OPEN

Pontifex Maximus

The Pontifex Maximus acts as the Speaker for the Collegium Pontificum, and oversees the Comitia Curiata and the Vestals.

150px}} Flavius Galerius Aurelianus

Pontifex Maximus

Pontifices

Pontifices are high priests, "pontiffs" of the Roman religion, members of the Collegium Pontificum. The title pontifex comes from the Latin for "bridge builder", a possible allusion to a very early role in placating the gods and spirits associated with the Tiber River, and in building a spiritual bridge between men and gods.


150px}} Gaius Petronius Dexter

Pontifex Maximus

150px}} Quintus Fabius Maximus

Pontifex

150px}} Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Postumianus

Pontifex

150px}} Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus

Pontifex

150px}} Marcus Claudius Marcellus

Pontifex

150px}} Gaius Petronius Stephanus Turpilianus

Pontifex



(15 positions; 10 filled; 5 available)


Flamines

The Flamines are thirteen priests who serve specific deities - though they are allowed to worship other deities as well. The Flamines hold public rites on the days sacred to their deity, and oversee the general worship of that deity. The Flamines are present in the Collegium Pontificum.

Flamines Maiores

Flamen Dialis

Position not open at this time. The Flamen Dialis serves the cult of Iuppiter (Jupiter), and participates in the Vinalia festivals and at conferratio marriage ceremonies. This priesthood is subject to a large number of complex taboos which have not yet been resolved for reconstruction. The wife of the Flamen Dialis was known as the Flaminica Dialis, and assisted in the rites and was subject to the same taboos.

POSITION NOT OPEN

Flamen Martialis

The Flamen Martialis oversees the cult of Mars, the God of War, leading public rites on the days sacred to Mars.

POSITION OPEN

Flamen Quirinalis

The Flamen Quirinalis oversees the cult of Quirinus, a god related to the peaceful aspect of Mars, who presides over organized Roman social life. The Flamen Quirinalis leads public rites on the days sacred to Quirinus.

POSITION OPEN

Flamines Minores

Flamen Carmentalis

The Flamen Carmentalis oversees the cult of Carmenta (Carmentis), a goddess of Prophecy and Oracles. The Flamen Carmentalis leads public rites on the days sacred to Carmenta.

150px}} Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus

Flamen Carmentalis

Flamen Cerealis

The Flamen Cerealis oversees the cult of Ceres, Goddess of grains (identified with the Greek Demeter). The Flamen Cerealis leads public rites on the days sacred to Ceres.

150px}} Flavius Galerius Aurelianus

Flamen Cerealis

Flamen Falacer

The Flamen Falacer oversees the cult of Falacer, a deified Roman hero (who presumably personified qualities such as strength, courage, etc.) The Flamen Falacer leads public rites on days sacred to Falacer.

150px}} Quintus Valerius Poplicola

Flamen {{{2}}}

Flamen Florealis

The Flamen Florealis oversees the cult of Flora, the Goddess of flowers, and Spring (and therefore new beginnings). The Flamen Florealis leads public rites on the days sacred to Flora.

150px}} Gaius Iulius Iulianus

Flamen Florealis

Flamen Furrinalis

The Flamen Furrinalis oversees the cult of Furrina, a Goddess of Springs who had a sacred grove associated with water (possibly connected with health and healing). The Flamen Furrinalis leads public rites on the days sacred to Furrina.

POSITION OPEN

Flamen Palatualis

The Flamen Palatualis oversees the cult of Palatua, the guardian of the Palatine Hill (the oldest settled part of Rome, therefore making Palatua possibly a goddess of Rome's beginnings.) The Flamen Palatualis leads public rites on the days sacred to Palatua.

150px}} Caeso Fabius Buteo Quintilianus

Flamen {{{2}}}

Flamen Pomonalis

The Flamen Pomonalis oversees the cult of Pomona, Goddess of fruit. The Flamen Pomonalis leads public rites on days sacred to Pomona (there was no major single festival day).

150px}} Gaius Fabius Buteo Modianus

Flamen Pomonalis

Flamen Portunalis

The Flamen Portunalis oversees the cult of Portunus, God of Harbors and doors. The Flamen Portunalis leads public rites sacred to Portunus.

POSITION OPEN

Flamen Volcanalis

The Flamen Volcanalis oversees the cult of Volcanus (Vulcan), God of Fire and smithcraft. The Flamen Volcanalis leads public rites sacred to Volcanus.

POSITION OPEN

Flamen Volturnalis

The Flamen Volturnalis oversees the cult of Volturnus, a River God sometimes also associated with the Southeast wind. (Both these aspects may be related to travel and trade.) The Flamen Volturnalis leads public rites sacred to Volturnus.

POSITION OPEN

Virgines Vestales

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.


POSITION OPEN


(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
  • L. Modia Lupa


Vide

Retrieved from "http://novaroma.org/nr/Collegium_pontificum_(Nova_Roma)"