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The '''Église de Normandie''' also known as '''Church of Normandie''', or '''Norman Catholic Church''', was a Nazarene church in north-western [[Keltia]]. Its language was Norman Alexandrian. Following the collapse of Stormark in 1685, the church split into several churches, all of which have repudiated their Storish and Vanic influences, and returned to the "roots", all of which may be found in Hurmu's Keltian territories:
The '''Église de Normandie''' (also known as the '''Church of Normandie''' or '''Norman Catholic Church''') was a [[Nazarene]] denomination based primarily in north-western [[Keltia]]. It functioned as the established church of the [[Duchy of Normandie (Stormark)|Duchy of Normandie]] during the era of the [[High Realm of Stormark]]. Its liturgical language was [[Norman Alexandrian]]. The Church held a unique identity that combined Catholic, Valtian, and Reformed elements.
* The Norman Church of [[Amaland]]
* The Norman Church of [[Karnamark]]
* The Presbyterian Church of Normandie (mainly found in the Green, but also in Amaland and Karnamark).


It was the officially established Nazarene church of Stormark's [[Duchy of Normandie]]. It dates its establishment to the Episcopal Conference known as the Tenth Council of Quimper which was called after the collapse of the Kingdom of Franciana where it declared itself the free and independent Church of the Duchy of Normandie. Members of the church are called Norman Catholics. It was in full communion with the [[Church of Stormark]] and (until 1538) the [[Holy Nidarosian Church]]
== History ==


According to long-standing tradition, the Nazarene faith was brought to Franciana by Mary, Martha, Lazarus and some companions, who were expelled by persecutions from the Holy Land, traversed the seas in a frail boat with neither rudder nor mast and landed at Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer near Honfleur. Norman tradition names Lazarus as the first bishop of Honfleur, while Martha purportedly went on to tame a terrible beast in nearby Ablon. Pilgrims visited their tombs at the abbey of Épaigne. In the Abbey of the Trinity at Les Vaux, a phylactery was said to contain a tear shed by Jesus at the tomb of Lazarus. The cathedral of Autuncourt, not far away, was dedicated to Lazarus as Saint Lazaire.
=== Origins ===
The Église de Normandie traced its origins to the ''Tenth Council of Quimper'', convened after the collapse of the Kingdom of Franciana. At this council, the Church declared itself an autonomous ecclesiastical body aligned with the newly sovereign Duchy of Normandie. It maintained full communion with the [[Church of Stormark]] and, until 1538, the [[Holy Nidarosian Church]].


During the Storish era, the Église de Normandie was considered both Catholic and Valtian as well as Reformed:
According to Church tradition, the Nazarene faith arrived in Franciana through Mary, Martha, Lazarus, and their companions, who were expelled from the Holy Land and reached ''Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer'' near Honfleur. Lazarus was venerated as the first bishop of Honfleur, while Martha was associated with the taming of a mythical beast near Ablon. Their tombs, particularly at the Abbey of Épaigne, became pilgrimage sites. The Abbey of the Trinity at Les Vaux reportedly housed a phylactery containing a tear shed by Jesus at Lazarus's tomb. The nearby ''Cathedral of Autuncourt'' was dedicated to Lazarus as Saint Lazaire.
* ''Catholic'' in that it views itself as a part of the universal church of Jesus Christ in unbroken continuity with the early apostolic church;
* ''Valtian'' in the sense that its services are held in the High Valtian tongue and that it adheres to several Valtian customs;
*''Reformed'' in that it has been shaped by some of the doctrinal principles of the Protestant Reformation, in particular in Les Trente-Neuf Articles and the Livre de la Prière Commune.


The governing structure of the Norman Catholic Church is based on dioceses, each presided over by a bishop. Within each diocese there are local parishes. Prior to the Second Treaty of Pont l'Évêque, which made the Duchy of Normandie a part of the High Realm of Stormark, the Duke of Normandie was the Supreme Head of the Église de Normandie, with the title of Pontife d'Église de Normandie. Ever since is the aforesaid title, and the authority that goes with it, vested in the Archbishop of Quimper, the highest cleric of the church.
=== Structure and Governance ===
The Church was governed by an episcopal hierarchy. Dioceses were led by bishops and comprised local parishes. Before the ''Second Treaty of Pont l'Évêque'', the Duke of Normandie held the title ''Pontife d'Église de Normandie'' and served as the Church’s supreme head. After the treaty, this role was transferred to the ''Archbishop of Quimper'', who became the highest-ranking cleric and spiritual leader. Both men and women could hold this office.


The Archbishop of Quimper, who may be a male or a female, leads the Church of Normandie on a daily basis and acts as a focus of unity for the wider Norman Communion. The General Synod is the legislative body for the church and comprises bishops, clergy and laity. Its measures must be approved by the Haute Cour de Normandie, the legislature of the Knightly Jarldom.
The Church’s legislative authority was vested in the ''General Synod'', composed of bishops, clergy, and lay members. Synodal measures required ratification by the ''Haute Cour de Normandie'', the Duchy’s legislature.


The Norman Catholic Church was heavily Vanicized during the Storish Era. For example, half of its clergy is composed of females, many a Vanic Deity was incorporated into its teachings and liturgy as Saints, and people stripped off during many of its services for the reveal of the huma body was preached as a sacred act because when one was naked, one was dressed exactly as God originally intended.
== Theology ==
The Église de Normandie identified as:
* '''Catholic''', asserting continuity with the early apostolic church.
* '''Valtian''', through its use of the High Valtian tongue in liturgy and incorporation of Vanic customs.
* '''Reformed''', drawing on elements of Protestant theology, particularly from ''Les Trente-Neuf Articles'' and the ''Livre de la Prière Commune''.


Human(oid) bodies are also considered holy by Norman Catholics for they are God's artistic masterpiece, the crowning glory of His creation. A man’s naked body is glorious, a woman’s unclothed body is a thing of great splendor. To Norman Catholics being in the nude is all about God. It is He who chose to make man and woman in their entire naked splendor. God looked at Adam and Eve and declared “it is good.” when they were pure, innocent, and naked. And it is He who declared that they are “made in His Image.” Since we all want to “see” more of God and to understand and enjoy Him more and more, does it not stand to reason that the more we see of that which is made “in His image” the more we will see of Him? God looked, and enjoyed what He saw. So the faithful too can look, enjoy, and draw near to the great God and our glorious Savior who made it all.
== Practices and Beliefs ==


The Church of Normandie also has absolutely no qualms with sexuality for spousal intimacy for is a marvelous and magnificent mystery, and self stimulation is a gift from God to be enjoyed with both intent and delight. It believes that responsible non-monogamy, loving intimacy and other-centered sexual pleasure sharing is in line with Christ's teaching that love is the greatest commandment and the God-given natural desire to connect emotionally and sexually with more than one person, which is the essence of polyamory. To Norman Catholics responsible non-monogamy or polyamory fulfills this need with dignity and honesty in their very loving relationships. Their ancient tradition teaches its members to be appreciative of such openness and they have the enlightened notion that non-monogamy is beneficial for loving relationships.
During the Stormark era, the Church underwent substantial '''Vanicization''':
* Approximately half of the clergy were female.
* Several Vanic deities were controversially canonized as saints. [[Harald of Stormark|Harald]], the living High King, was also canonized as the sole living saint.
* Ritual nudity featured in services as an expression of theological belief in the sacredness of the human form.
* The unclothed body was regarded as a reflection of God’s creation, echoing the Edenic state of Adam and Eve.
 
The Church also embraced progressive teachings on human sexuality:
* '''Spousal intimacy''' and '''self-stimulation''' were affirmed as divine gifts.
* '''Responsible non-monogamy''' and '''polyamory''' were considered morally valid expressions of Christ's commandment to love, provided they were practiced with honesty and mutual respect.
* Sexual and emotional openness were viewed as beneficial for deepening human and divine connection.
 
== Disintegration and Successor Churches ==
 
Following the '''collapse of the High Realm of Stormark in 1685''', the Église de Normandie fragmented into multiple successor churches. Each repudiated the Vanic and Storish influences of the past and returned to more traditional Nazarene roots, particularly as practiced in Hurmu’s Keltian territories. These included:
* The '''Norman Church of Amaland'''
* The '''Norman Church of Karnamark'''
* The '''Presbyterian Church of Normandie''', active in the Green, Amaland, and Karnamark
 
== Legacy ==
 
Although the Église de Normandie no longer exists in its original form, it remains a subject of interest for its distinctive theological synthesis, its liturgical and sexual ethics, and its significant cultural influence in the religious and political life of the Duchy of Normandie during a critical period in Keltian history.


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Revision as of 13:17, 24 May 2025

The Église de Normandie (also known as the Church of Normandie or Norman Catholic Church) was a Nazarene denomination based primarily in north-western Keltia. It functioned as the established church of the Duchy of Normandie during the era of the High Realm of Stormark. Its liturgical language was Norman Alexandrian. The Church held a unique identity that combined Catholic, Valtian, and Reformed elements.

History

Origins

The Église de Normandie traced its origins to the Tenth Council of Quimper, convened after the collapse of the Kingdom of Franciana. At this council, the Church declared itself an autonomous ecclesiastical body aligned with the newly sovereign Duchy of Normandie. It maintained full communion with the Church of Stormark and, until 1538, the Holy Nidarosian Church.

According to Church tradition, the Nazarene faith arrived in Franciana through Mary, Martha, Lazarus, and their companions, who were expelled from the Holy Land and reached Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer near Honfleur. Lazarus was venerated as the first bishop of Honfleur, while Martha was associated with the taming of a mythical beast near Ablon. Their tombs, particularly at the Abbey of Épaigne, became pilgrimage sites. The Abbey of the Trinity at Les Vaux reportedly housed a phylactery containing a tear shed by Jesus at Lazarus's tomb. The nearby Cathedral of Autuncourt was dedicated to Lazarus as Saint Lazaire.

Structure and Governance

The Church was governed by an episcopal hierarchy. Dioceses were led by bishops and comprised local parishes. Before the Second Treaty of Pont l'Évêque, the Duke of Normandie held the title Pontife d'Église de Normandie and served as the Church’s supreme head. After the treaty, this role was transferred to the Archbishop of Quimper, who became the highest-ranking cleric and spiritual leader. Both men and women could hold this office.

The Church’s legislative authority was vested in the General Synod, composed of bishops, clergy, and lay members. Synodal measures required ratification by the Haute Cour de Normandie, the Duchy’s legislature.

Theology

The Église de Normandie identified as:

  • Catholic, asserting continuity with the early apostolic church.
  • Valtian, through its use of the High Valtian tongue in liturgy and incorporation of Vanic customs.
  • Reformed, drawing on elements of Protestant theology, particularly from Les Trente-Neuf Articles and the Livre de la Prière Commune.

Practices and Beliefs

During the Stormark era, the Church underwent substantial Vanicization:

  • Approximately half of the clergy were female.
  • Several Vanic deities were controversially canonized as saints. Harald, the living High King, was also canonized as the sole living saint.
  • Ritual nudity featured in services as an expression of theological belief in the sacredness of the human form.
  • The unclothed body was regarded as a reflection of God’s creation, echoing the Edenic state of Adam and Eve.

The Church also embraced progressive teachings on human sexuality:

  • Spousal intimacy and self-stimulation were affirmed as divine gifts.
  • Responsible non-monogamy and polyamory were considered morally valid expressions of Christ's commandment to love, provided they were practiced with honesty and mutual respect.
  • Sexual and emotional openness were viewed as beneficial for deepening human and divine connection.

Disintegration and Successor Churches

Following the collapse of the High Realm of Stormark in 1685, the Église de Normandie fragmented into multiple successor churches. Each repudiated the Vanic and Storish influences of the past and returned to more traditional Nazarene roots, particularly as practiced in Hurmu’s Keltian territories. These included:

  • The Norman Church of Amaland
  • The Norman Church of Karnamark
  • The Presbyterian Church of Normandie, active in the Green, Amaland, and Karnamark

Legacy

Although the Église de Normandie no longer exists in its original form, it remains a subject of interest for its distinctive theological synthesis, its liturgical and sexual ethics, and its significant cultural influence in the religious and political life of the Duchy of Normandie during a critical period in Keltian history.

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