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Godric's long reign as High Pontiff brought him at the forefront of a series of diplomatic, political and military crisis' where the Church played a central role. In these situations, he constantly chose to maintain a consensus and cohesive unity internally: silencing, reshuffling or firing dangers to the organizational harmony while simultaneously being meek in the giving of second chances and trusting new talent. | Godric's long reign as High Pontiff brought him at the forefront of a series of diplomatic, political and military crisis' where the Church played a central role. In these situations, he constantly chose to maintain a consensus and cohesive unity internally: silencing, reshuffling or firing dangers to the organizational harmony while simultaneously being meek in the giving of second chances and trusting new talent. | ||
| − | Despite the variety of issues pertaining to public critiques from former Cardinal Bram and Boniface, as much as active lobbying from both 'The Purple Lobby' in Albarosa and the Government of Hanseti-Ruska: Godric kept the office of the High Pontiff as neutral and stable as realistically possible within his situation. Placating the Albarosians, the Haeseni and the Imperial apparatus simultaneously while not weakening Church authority. | + | Despite the variety of issues pertaining to public critiques from former [[Cardinal Bram]] and [[Boniface]], as much as active lobbying from both [[''''The Purple Lobby'''']] in [[Albarosa]] and the Government of [[Hanseti-Ruska]]: Godric kept the office of the High Pontiff as neutral and stable as realistically possible within his situation. Placating the Albarosians, the Haeseni and the Imperial apparatus simultaneously while not weakening Church authority in any significant way. |
At the start of his reign, Godric pushed several controversial reforms such as terminating celibacy among priests and the payment of Tithes to local dioceses. Despite the initial public backlash: these reforms proved successful, establishing a global structure for income and a significant decrease in vacancies throughout the organization. | At the start of his reign, Godric pushed several controversial reforms such as terminating celibacy among priests and the payment of Tithes to local dioceses. Despite the initial public backlash: these reforms proved successful, establishing a global structure for income and a significant decrease in vacancies throughout the organization. | ||
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| + | His selection for candidates to dioceses and the septarchy proved to be highly political, with Godric being an avid applier of geopolitical- and human resources strategies. Throughout his reign, the vacancies were filled with balancing presences. If those that were Kaedrin-aligned had the upper hand: a Haeseni candidate was chosen to balance their influence, and vice versa. He famously appointed Vice-Chancellor [[Hugo Wright]] as a cardinal to show goodwill to His Imperial Majesty, and was embroiled in a nepotism scandal regarding [[Laurence August Pruvia]]. | ||
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Godric Virosi, more popularly known as James II, is the current High Pontiff of the Holy Canonist Church. He is known for his ardent management of the Lendian heresy crisis, the foundation of the Holy State of Vuillermoz and his promotion of young firebrands to Bishoprics and the office of Cardinal.
Leadership style
Godric's long reign as High Pontiff brought him at the forefront of a series of diplomatic, political and military crisis' where the Church played a central role. In these situations, he constantly chose to maintain a consensus and cohesive unity internally: silencing, reshuffling or firing dangers to the organizational harmony while simultaneously being meek in the giving of second chances and trusting new talent.
Despite the variety of issues pertaining to public critiques from former Cardinal Bram and Boniface, as much as active lobbying from both ''''The Purple Lobby'''' in Albarosa and the Government of Hanseti-Ruska: Godric kept the office of the High Pontiff as neutral and stable as realistically possible within his situation. Placating the Albarosians, the Haeseni and the Imperial apparatus simultaneously while not weakening Church authority in any significant way.
At the start of his reign, Godric pushed several controversial reforms such as terminating celibacy among priests and the payment of Tithes to local dioceses. Despite the initial public backlash: these reforms proved successful, establishing a global structure for income and a significant decrease in vacancies throughout the organization.
His selection for candidates to dioceses and the septarchy proved to be highly political, with Godric being an avid applier of geopolitical- and human resources strategies. Throughout his reign, the vacancies were filled with balancing presences. If those that were Kaedrin-aligned had the upper hand: a Haeseni candidate was chosen to balance their influence, and vice versa. He famously appointed Vice-Chancellor Hugo Wright as a cardinal to show goodwill to His Imperial Majesty, and was embroiled in a nepotism scandal regarding Laurence August Pruvia.
