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Purificationism is a near-extinct religion originally from the city of Jhai in the continent of Arkitus but today is only followed by [[Tiberius Jakivus III]].
[[File:PurificationistThe EmblemCross of Purity.png|thumb|The Cross of Purity, the symbol of Purificationism]]
[[File:SealLord of the Congress of OrthodoxyTiberis.pngjpg|thumb|TheTiberius SealJakivus, ofthe theonly Congressknown ofsurviving Orthodoxyfollower]]
{{Infobox religion|name=Purificationism|native_name=Peuraafikaschiungeluffe (Tiberian)|scripture=The Original Holy Texts (lost), the Constitution of South Arkitus (lost), the Book of Purity (currently being written)|number_of_followers=1|founder=Humanist Purificationism: Founder Unknown
Modern Orthodox Purificationism: St. Purif|other_names=The Church of Purity, the Jhaian Faith, the Church of South Arkitus, the Tiberian Church, Peuraafikaschiungeluffe, the Faith of the Creator|separations=The Cult of Darkness was a possibly-mythical ancient heretical faith that believed that the Unholy Impurity was right when he started the Dark Wars. The Cult was ostracized and in the days leading up to the Second Creation, it was destroyed.}}
=== Ritual of Purification ===
Whenever someone becomes impure by violating the Laws of Purity, they can rectify this by sacrificing something of extreme value to them by throwing it into lava. This is why you will sometimes find altars with a religious relic atop them in Purificationist cities and lava at their base, because this is where the locals sacrifice.
=== Clergy ===
Those who are well-versed in the texts and who have proven themselves to be faithful may be appointed to become members of the Clergy by the Purificationist Archvicar (as there is no current Archvicar, no clergyman may be appointed). The Clergy has four different types of job:
# Scribe
# Priest
# Vicar
# Archvicar
Scribes study the texts and write about them and the nature of the world, looking deep into theology.
Priests roam the world, teaching people about Purificationists and helping those in need.
Vicars run temples, which are the Purificationist churches where altars are, texts are stored, scribes study, and meetings are held.
The Archvicar is the head of the Clergy. They chair the Congress of Orthodoxy, which consists of all Vicars, Priests, and Masters in all the world, as well as the Grandmaster. The Congress passes may be called by the Archvicar at any time to discuss religious doctrine, with the Congress being able to vote on whether or not a certain doctrine or belief is true, with their judgement being final unless it contradicts with the holy texts and/or the Laws of Purity. The Archvicar is also the religion's representative on the world stage.
=== Sainthood ===
If one does great things and shows immense devotion, they may be canonized as a Saint.
The Congress of Orthodoxy may also grant a Purificationist who did amazing things for the world the title of "Saint". This does not effect religion or doctrine in any way whatsoever, unlike in other religions, and is merely a sign of great faithfulness.
=== The Code of Honor ===
# Be honorable; do not commit war crimes or unnecessary acts of mayhem in battle.
# Even if you are already in the military, refuse to march against an enemy which you know to have the moral high ground or who has a large Purificationist population.
# Even when fighting, follow the Laws of Purity as closely as you can while still being able to win.
=== Awards ===
The Archvicar is allowed to give Orders and other such awards to world leaders and members of the faith who do great and noble things. These include:
* The Most Excellent Order of St. Purif - May be awarded to anyone for extreme acts of faithfulness. It is both a red-and-purple sash and a badge that can be worn on the chest. The badge is in the shape of an 8-point silver star with the Cross of Purity in the center.
* The International Award of the Cross of Purity - May be awarded to political leaders for extreme acts of selflessness and dedication to the betterment of living conditions and personal freedoms within their domain. It may be worn on the chest (when worn on chest, the medal's ribbon is in the Hungarian style) or under the collar, with the medal's ribbon being red and the medal itself being gold and in the shape of the Cross of Purity.
* The Most Holy And Auspicious Order of Clergical Excellence - May be given to members of the Clergy who do unrivaled acts of good. It is worn on the chest and does not include a medal's ribbon or a medal, but instead a standard display ribbon in a yellow-and-blue checkerboard pattern. May be given more then once.
* Congressional Service Award - Is given to everyone who serves in the Congress of Orthodoxy. It is worn on the chest, with its medal's ribbon being green and in the Hungarian style and the medal being the Seal of Congress in gold.
* The Most Holy Order of the Roaming Priest - May be given to a priest every time they convert eight people to the faith, with priests being able to wear more than one. It is worn on the chest, with the medal's ribbon being navy blue and in the Hungarian style and the medal itself being a silver circle with the Cross of Purity in the center.
* The Medal of Religious Freedom - May be given to world leaders and politicians who do great things in the name of religious freedom. It is worn on the chest, with the medal's ribbon being navy blue and in the Russian style and the medal itself being a five-pointed purple star with the Cross of Purity in the center.
* The Medal of Purificationism - May be given to any world leader who is Purificationist. It is identical to the Medal of Religious Freedom, except the ribbon is in the Hungarian style and the star is silver instead of purple.
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