Luminism

Luminism is a reformed Nazarene sect that began in 1685 after the fall of Stormark. The sect gradually spread among regional warlords. In 1744 AN, it became the official church of Normandy. Luminism's influence continues to grow in the region.

Luminism is based on the non-heretical ideologies of the old Église de Normandie. The church essentially uses a synthesis of Catholic, Orthodox, and Reformed movements. Other Valtian influences have completely disappeared from the faith.

The Luminist religious leader is called an archdeacon. Luminists believe that the Holy Spirit comes only from the father, and their clergy marriage laws are almost identical to those of the Reformed movements. Luminists emphasize the trinity of light, fire, and wind, which they call the triune wheel. These correspond to the Holy Trinity. Luminists place great importance on individual faith, emphasizing the doctrine of the Trinity and the Holy Spirit. Pater Lux (Father Light), the creative aspect of God. Filius Ignis (Son Fire), the redemptive sacrifice of Jesus. Spiritus Ventus (Spirit Wind), the regenerative and transforming power of the Holy Spirit. Thus, the classical Trinity is preserved, but the symbols are expressed through light, fire, and wind.

Luminists practice the cider-bread-milk liturgy, a modified version of the wine-bread liturgy. Norman medieval culture was highly integrated into the religious system. Nature and faith were intertwined, and environmentalism was a major theme. For example, when praying, they faced north, emphasizing their northern identity. Architecture is generally a mixture of stone and wood, with traditional Romanesque elements still applied to church designs.

Luminism has an estimated seven million adherents. The largest church is the Norman Luminist Church. Smaller churches exist in other regions.