Church of Loaf

The Church of Loaf is the primary denomination of Loafism. They are led by the Pope of Loaf who is also believed to be the embodiment of the Bread of Breads.

Rooted in the foundational belief that the Bread of Breads kneaded the universe into existence, the Church of Loaf places particular emphasis on the symbolic significance of the crust. The crust, representing strength and resilience, is revered as a sacred shield against the adversities of life.

At the heart of every community, followers of the Church of Loaf gather in Bakehouses of Worship. These sacred spaces serve as communal ovens where the warmth of spiritual fellowship and the aroma of divine unity permeate the air. Ritualistic bread-breaking ceremonies and teachings from the Baker (Priest) foster a sense of belonging and connection. A Bakehouse is a religious building belonging to The Church of Loaf. A Bakehouse is led by the Baker. The Baker preaches to the followers of Loafism and spreads the word of the Bread of Breads.

Structure
The Church of Loaf is structured in a certain way in order for the Pope of Loaf to be able to maintain control over the large amount of followers.

The Breadtican is the place where the Pope of Loaf resides. From here the different Doughdoms are controlled. A doughdom is a collection of every Crustose in a specific nation. A doughdom is controlled by an Archbaker. The Archbaker manages the High Bakers and their crustoses. A crustose is a collection of every Bakehouse within a specific province in a doughdom. A crustose is controlled by the High Baker. The High Baker manages the Bakehouses within a Crustose.

The Pope of Loaf is the highest mortal figure within the Church of Loaf. He is said to have direct contact to the Bread of Breads and therefore functions as the voice of god among mortals. The Archbaker manages the affairs of The Church of Loaf within a specific nation. He also manages the Doughdom within that nation. The Archbaker of a doughdom is appointed by the Pope of Loaf. The High Baker manages the affairs of The Church of Loaf within a specific province. He also manages the Crustose within that province. A High Baker is chosen by the Archbaker and approved by the Pope of Loaf.

The Baker leads a Bakehouse of Worship. He preaches the values of Loafism and spreads the love of the Bread of Breads within his Bakehouse district. The Baker is appointed by the High Baker of the Crustose and approved by the Archbaker of the Doughdom.