Novaism

Core Beliefs
Novaism is a religious belief originating from the Nation of Aurora Novum, which holds that there is only one God, Nova, who created everything and revealed himself to the prophet Baked Croissant to spread the good word. Followers of Novaism believe that all other gods are tricks from Vetus, the embodiment of evil, to make them fall from Nova's grace. The religion has a strong emphasis on fire and the Novians who follow Nova use fire as a way to burn sacrifices to him to show respect and gratitude. The religion also features a future king who is expected to reunite the world and implement Novaism as the state religion.

Nova
Nova is the God of all that is, he created the world and the stars, he is all that is good in the world and the Novians of Aurora Novum are his chosen people. The Novians who choose to follow Nova use fire as a way to burn sacrifices to him to show respect and gratitude. All Novians hold a collective identity and are truly unified through Nova's word, as a result of this the nation of Aurora Novum can and always will be linked to Nova in one way or another.

Vetus
Vetus is the embodiment of evil in Novaism. According to the belief, Vetus is the brother of Nova and is responsible for the corruption and fall of humanity from Nova's true kingdom. He is said to manipulate and deceive people by creating false gods and spreading lies. Vetus is often depicted as the main antagonist in Novaism, with Nova being the embodiment of good. The followers of Novaism believe that all other gods, except Nova, are tricks from Vetus to make them fall from Nova's grace. The religion also has a strong emphasis on fire and the Novians who follow Nova use fire as a way to burn sacrifices to him to show respect and gratitude. They also believe that defending the faith from the deception of Vetus is one of the main tenets of the religion.

The Great Prophet
The Great Prophet in Novaism is Baked Croissant (PBUH). He is the person who brought Novaism back to the world. He is said to have been born of a virgin mother in a house upon the mount, and received revelation and teachings directly from Nova. He is considered the final prophet and savior in Novaism, and his teachings and writings are considered sacred and are followed by the faithful. He is considered the one who truly understood and conveyed the message of Nova to the people, and his teachings are considered essential for understanding and following the path of Nova. He is often referred to with honorifics such as "PBUH" which stands for "peace be upon him".

Rexos
Rexos is a central figure in Novaism, being the first divine king of the religion. He is said to have started a line of kings that lasted for 10 generations and is believed to have played an important role in the establishment of the Novaist religious practices and beliefs. According to Novaist texts, Rexos was chosen by Nova to lead the Novians, and his reign is seen as a time of great prosperity and unity for the nation of Aurora Novum. He is also seen as a symbol of the power of Nova and his ability to guide and protect his followers. Rexos is revered as a great leader, and his legacy is still remembered and honored in Novaism today.

A Future King
In Novaist belief, there is a future king who is expected to come and unite the world under the religion of Novaism. This king is said to be descended from the first Divine King, Rexos, and will be announced by the prophet. The future king is also expected to implement Novaism as the state religion, recognize the supremacy of the Temple, and be hailed as the next Rexos. This figure is believed to be a sign of the end times.

The Art
The "Art of Creation" is a holy book of the Novaist religion. It was revealed to the first prophet, Baked Croissant, along with a message from Nova himself, "Here is my word oh chosen one. Spread the light of its message in my name to the furthest reaches of this world so it may open the non-believers hearts to my love." It contains Nova's teachings and laws for followers to abide by. It is also known as "The Art" or "The Beginning" due to its opening line.

Rules of Nova
The Rules of Nova, as outlined in the gospel of Saint Georgia, are a set of 10 commandments that followers of Novaism are expected to follow. These rules include: believing that Nova is the only being deserving of worship, rejecting all other gods as deceptions from Vetus, respecting the sanctity of fire, regularly visiting Nova's temples, not twisting Nova's word, praying to the Holy flame, praying once a day, defending the faith at all costs, visiting the Holy flame at least once, and respecting all who worship Nova and his law.


 * 1)  I created all and I am the only being deserving of worship.
 * 2)  All other gods are deceptions from Vetus. Once a fire has been cleansed do not desecrate it.
 * 3) Make sure to visit my temples frequently and follow my laws to grow a relationship with me.
 * 4)  Any man that twists my word is not deserving of my gifts.
 * 5)  Always turn to the Holy flame when praying.
 * 6)  Pray once a day.
 * 7)  Defend the faith at all costs.
 * 8) Visit the Holy flame at least Once.
 * 9) Turn to the Holy flame when praying.

Gospel of Saint Georgia
The Gospel of Saint Georgia is a religious text that tells the story of the prophet Baked Croissant and his role in spreading the word of Nova, the one true god. It begins with the story of Baked's miraculous birth from a virgin mother, and describes how he was chosen by Nova as a conduit for his message on earth. The gospel also includes the 10 divine laws of Nova, which followers are instructed to follow in order to receive blessings from the god. It also describes the role of Saint Georgia in spreading the faith and baptizing followers in the River of Destiny. The text emphasizes the importance of repentance, forgiveness of sins, and good works as evidence of true faith in Nova.

Confession of Faith
There are no other gods than the one true god Nova and I accept his law given to us by his prophet Baked Croissant.

Confession of Confirmation
I believe in Nova, the Father Almighty, Creator of the eternal flame and the world; and in Baked Croissant, His final Prophet, Our saviour, Who was born by the Holy Flame, born of a Virgin Mother, suffered under Plagatea, was chastised and who was born again through Nova.

Creed of Repentence
I believe in Nova, and in the Baked Croissant, and in the King who is yet to come, and in the holy flame of repentance.

The Creed of Life
Baked said to them, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to Nova except through me."

The Creed of Unity
The Temple is one. Nova comes to establish one Temple, one body through which to continue his ministry on earth. Nova does not establish different Temples, but one Temple, with apostolic succession and sacraments as the guarantee of the Nova's unity.

Ave Georgia (Hail Georgia)
Ave Georgia, grātiā plēnus, et Nova tecum benedictus frūctibus labōris tuī est, Novia. Ave Georgia, Pater Novī, ōra prō nōbis peccātōribus nunc et in hōrā mortis nōstrae. (hail Georgia full of grace nova is with thee blessed of the fruits of thy labour, Novia. Hail Georgia father of the novum pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death). The hail Georgia was adopted as a prayer to call on the patron saint of Aurora Novum (Novia) to bless the individuals who follow the religion. It has seen wide adopted since Saint Georgia was the first sanctified Novian and it has taken a precedent among other prayers.

Ave Nova (Hail Nova)
Hail Nova who blesses us with his holy flame, Your Novum will come, thy will be done on earth as in your kingdom. Give us this day our holy blessings and forgive us of our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. For the power and glory are yours forever and forever, Amen. This prayer was adopted after the ceremony of Transcendence was first codified by priest Melon and Baked Croissant (PBUH). Its significance has only grown since all ceremonies must include a variation of it.

Saint Georgia, Patron saint of Aurora Novum
Saint Georgia was a prominent figure in the Novaist faith, serving as the Supreme Chancellor of Aurora Novum and Novia multiple times during his lifetime. He was known for his devotion to Nova and his efforts to protect and spread the faith throughout the land.

As a close friend of the Prophet, Saint Georgia was privy to many of the teachings and teachings of Novaism. He was a skilled orator and had a great ability to communicate the message of Novaism to the people, which led to many conversions to the faith.

In addition to his political and spiritual contributions, Saint Georgia was also known for his military prowess. He led several successful campaigns to defend Novia against invading forces, earning him the respect and admiration of his people.

Despite his many accomplishments, Saint Georgia's most significant contribution to the Novaist faith was his death. When he was slain, he arose to the holy flame, becoming a Saint and leaving behind a holy symbol in the water below, in the form of a dark black sea with a red cross of blood in its waters. This symbol of Saint Georgia's sacrifice and devotion to Nova has become a powerful symbol of the faith and is still revered by Novaists today.

Overall, Saint Georgia is remembered as a great leader, a devoted Novaist and a powerful symbol of sacrifice and devotion to the faith. His legacy continues to inspire and guide Novaists to this day.

Daily prayer
The daily prayer is, as the name suggests, preformed daily and consists of prayers to St. Georgia and Nova. The person leading this ritual will then say their own prayer thanking Nova or blessing others. This ritual must always be performed by someone of priest status or higher. Of course, all followers are allowed to make a private daily prayer, but the ritual itself, if public, must be performed by someone who is priest, or higher.

Transcendence
Transcendence is another ritual, but would be considered more sacred than others, as it the ritual where the blood of the saints and Nova's holy creation becomes one with the individual not only in body but in spirit. It consists of Sacred blessed wine and a cooked Novian Potato. This ritual is a way for Novaists to become more holy and to cleanse them of their worldly ideals. it is performed by someone who is priest, or higher.

Sign of Nova
The sign of Nova is a religious gesture that involves touching one's head to their center, then to their left shoulder, and then to their right shoulder while chanting "In the name of Nova, his saints, and the prophet." It is similar to the Christian sign of the cross, but specific to the Novaist faith.

Titles and Positions
The Novaist faith has a hierarchical structure with several levels of authority and responsibility.

Pontiff
At the top of the hierarchy is the Pontiff, also known as the Bishop of Black Hollow. The Pontiff is the spiritual leader of the Novaist faith and is responsible for the overall direction and guidance of the religion. They are considered the highest authority in Novaism and have the final say on all matters of doctrine and spiritual practice.

Bishops
Beneath the Pontiff are the Bishops, who are responsible for overseeing the spiritual needs of specific regions or dioceses. They are appointed by the Pontiff and are responsible for maintaining the unity and coherence of the faith within their diocese. They also have the authority to ordain priests and deacons, and to consecrate churches and altars.

Priests
Below the Bishops are the Priests, who are responsible for the pastoral care of specific congregations. They are ordained by bishops and are responsible for administering the sacraments, such as baptism, communion, and confession. They also have the authority to perform marriages and funerals.

Priests in Training
Next in the hierarchy are the priests in training, who assist the priests in their duties. They are also ordained by bishops and have a specific role in the liturgical and pastoral life of the church. They are responsible for preaching, teaching, and performing other liturgical functions.

Followers
Lastly, there are the laypeople or lay faithful, who make up the majority of the Novaist community. They are responsible for living out their faith in their daily lives, and for supporting the priests, deacons, and bishops in their ministry.

Order Members
In addition to this hierarchical structure, there are also various religious orders, such as monks and nuns and the Order of the Flame, who have their own specific roles and responsibilities within the Novaist faith. These religious orders are usually led by superiors, who are responsible for the spiritual formation and guidance of their members.

Overall, the Novaist faith has a clear and defined hierarchy that ensures the smooth functioning of the religion and the spiritual needs of its followers. This hierarchical structure allows for the delegation of responsibilities and the proper flow of spiritual guidance and direction. It also enables the effective administration of the sacraments and the maintenance of the unity and coherence of the faith. The lay faithful play an important role in supporting the hierarchy and living out their faith in their daily lives. The religious orders, such as monks and nuns, also play an important role in the spiritual formation and guidance of the members of the community. Together, the hierarchy and religious orders work to foster a strong and vibrant Novaist community.

Denominations
Many new to the faith call the the first 3 sect heretical and contradictory to each other however, to their situation of being founded by the Prophet himself they have all learnt to co-exist

Cathedralic Novaism
Cathedralic Novaism is the form that the majority of followers follow, being that the Prophet has declared many times that his ministry is the only true ministry and to follow his law, the law of Nova. Cathedralic does not yet deny the Oromidic Trinity but does not accept it yet as doctrine, it heavily favours the idea of saints and Transcendence as key pillars of the faith but most importantly the sanctification of the holy flame being the direct manifestation of Nova on this plain. It focuses on prayer and submission to the will of Nova above all and to respect the sayings of high ranking individuals in the faith, the term Cathedralic comes from where it still is practiced today, the Cathedral of Black Hollow and Andoros, its direct meaning is Universal Faith or more closely All's of the Faith.

The one true faith
Being the faith that Baked (PBUH) has gone on to establish and confirm is still the direct line from the first holy flame, many follow this sect but with the Orodum Exile of Novaism many individuals have abandoned the faith entirely but those who do remain in Orodum and follow Cathedralic Novaism face persecution and hostilities.

Orthodox Novaism
Orthodox Novaism is the first form that Novaism took, followers included Saint Georgia and Elock. While holding the belief that their Church and ministry is founded by the Prophet, anything that is not present in the texts is not followed, focusing on more the prayer and maintenance of the Holy Flame rather than Following the entire word of the Prophet. Due to some traditions not yet being codified and codified into divine cannon some traditions like transcendence are not followed by the Orthodox and in rare cases Saints are not worshipped as manifestations as the holy flame of Nova. The main objections to Orthodox teaching is that the Prophet never claimed to only do what the holy texts says and that traditions that are crafted in the goal of worshipping Nova are allowed in other sects.

Oromidic Novaism
Not too different from Orthodox Novaism however, due to the Gospel of Saint Georgia taking precedent among other texts and teachings, trinitarian thinking about the nature of Baked, The Law and Nova (Creator) began to spread. Being that Baked was a sinless creature the word in flesh and since his flesh was from Nova and his spirit was of the Law then the clergy of Orodum deemed it suitable to compare him to the Creator (Nova). Yet many Orthodox teachers (some sources indicate Baked as well) disagree with this teaching and that Baked in his entirety was from Nova and not Nova himself, many have this view when they observe the earlier teachings of Baked and view the Law as a message not a physical manifestation of Nova.