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	* '''The Senate could pass a motion to escalate statements of principle that receive a greater majority in a virtue assembly to the Assembly of the Nine.'''		* '''The Senate could pass a motion to escalate statements of principle that receive a greater majority in a virtue assembly to the Assembly of the Nine.'''
	* '''If an escalated statement receives a greater majority in the Assembly of the Nine, it will be much more likely to create a significant effect.'''		* '''If an escalated statement receives a greater majority in the Assembly of the Nine, it will be much more likely to create a significant effect.'''
	Severin talked about the need to focus on virtue, which unites the Empire, and this has ~~lead~~ not only to an increased interest in the statements of the Assembly of Nine, but also a debate about the relationship between the virtue assemblies and the cardinals who (nominally at least) lead them. At the moment, although statements of principle by the virtue assemblies are widely distributed, they are of interest primarily to the priests of congregations dedicated to that virtue. As these congregations are scattered across the Empire, it is significantly harder for these statements to have any kind of noticeable influence over the faithful. This limits their effectiveness as tools for guiding the faithful - which seems at odds with the key role virtue plays (and should play) in the Way.		Severin talked about the need to focus on virtue, which unites the Empire, and this has led not only to an increased interest in the statements of the Assembly of Nine, but also a debate about the relationship between the virtue assemblies and the cardinals who (nominally at least) lead them. At the moment, although statements of principle by the virtue assemblies are widely distributed, they are of interest primarily to the priests of congregations dedicated to that virtue. As these congregations are scattered across the Empire, it is significantly harder for these statements to have any kind of noticeable influence over the faithful. This limits their effectiveness as tools for guiding the faithful - which seems at odds with the key role virtue plays (and should play) in the Way.

	Still, the statements of the virtue assemblies have a tendency to be very specific in their intent. When one is preaching to the choir, it is easy to find people who agree with you. It is significantly harder for those who do not share a clear focus on a specific virtue to find common cause with statements from another assembly. What a single virtue assembly considers paramount is not necessarily to the benefit of the Way as a whole.		Still, the statements of the virtue assemblies have a tendency to be very specific in their intent. When one is preaching to the choir, it is easy to find people who agree with you. It is significantly harder for those who do not share a clear focus on a specific virtue to find common cause with statements from another assembly. What a single virtue assembly considers paramount is not necessarily to the benefit of the Way as a whole.
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	==Missed Opportunities==		==Missed Opportunities==
	The Synod Judgement that authorised the sermon sought to remind every Imperial citizen of the bitter cost of national religious divisions - urging them to put aside these divisions and instead focus on what unites them. The prognostications performed by the civil service determined that the impact of the mandate would be such "that any attempt to incite people to confront religious differences or spiritual conflicts would be strongly inhibited for the following year" and so it has proved. There were a number of incidents over the season that might have become the basis for further conflict were it not for Severin's words. As with the [[Benevolence,_inspiration,_and_legacy#Missed_Opportunities\|previous season]], this has meant that some statements of principle have not ~~lead~~ to a clear effect.		The Synod Judgement that authorised the sermon sought to remind every Imperial citizen of the bitter cost of national religious divisions - urging them to put aside these divisions and instead focus on what unites them. The prognostications performed by the civil service determined that the impact of the mandate would be such "that any attempt to incite people to confront religious differences or spiritual conflicts would be strongly inhibited for the following year" and so it has proved. There were a number of incidents over the season that might have become the basis for further conflict were it not for Severin's words. As with the [[Benevolence,_inspiration,_and_legacy#Missed_Opportunities\|previous season]], this has meant that some statements of principle have not led to a clear effect.

	<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><quote by="Imperial Orcs Assembly, Spring Equinox 382YE, Bonewall Col, Upheld 83 - 0">We believe that Virtuous Ancestors should be able to be Recognised by the Synod. We identify the following signs of Virtue in having relevance in such a Matter: Sign of Legacy, Sign of Inspiration, Sign of Benevolence, SIgn of Salvation, Sign of Pilgrimage, Sign of Miracle, Sign of Revelation</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><quote by="Imperial Orcs Assembly, Spring Equinox 382YE, Bonewall Col, Upheld 83 - 0">We believe that Virtuous Ancestors should be able to be Recognised by the Synod. We identify the following signs of Virtue in having relevance in such a Matter: Sign of Legacy, Sign of Inspiration, Sign of Benevolence, SIgn of Salvation, Sign of Pilgrimage, Sign of Miracle, Sign of Revelation</quote></div>
	The statement of principle by '''Bonewall Col''' regarding virtuous ancestors was distributed among the congregations in Skarsind, and received a mixed response. While some orcs agreed that it was important to recognise virtuous ancestors, many more disagreed. The [[The_Doctrines_of_the_Faith\|doctrines of the faith]] are clear about the role of [[paragons and exemplars]], and about the role of the [[The_Doctrines_of_the_Faith#The_Doctrine_of_the_Ancestors\|ancestors]], but their roles are very different. Worse, while humans and orcs alike can be inspired by the paragons and ~~examplars~~ - of ether species - only orcs hear their ancestors. Indeed, orcs only hear some ancestors, making the idea of recognising certain ancestors as more virtuous		The statement of principle by '''Bonewall Col''' regarding virtuous ancestors was distributed among the congregations in Skarsind, and received a mixed response. While some orcs agreed that it was important to recognise virtuous ancestors, many more disagreed. The [[The_Doctrines_of_the_Faith\|doctrines of the faith]] are clear about the role of [[paragons and exemplars]], and about the role of the [[The_Doctrines_of_the_Faith#The_Doctrine_of_the_Ancestors\|ancestors]], but their roles are very different. Worse, while humans and orcs alike can be inspired by the paragons and exemplars - of ether species - only orcs hear their ancestors. Indeed, orcs only hear some ancestors, making the idea of recognising certain ancestors as more virtuous

	Defining an ancestor as virtuous using the signs of the paragons and exemplars raises additional questions. If an orc is believed to have fulfilled the signs of the paragon, then surely they should simply be [[recognition\|recognised]] as a paragon (or exemplar) not some separate but equal new classification of inspiration? Should the orcs who follow the Way not be equally inspired by the human paragons and exemplars? Are the lessons of Prosperity taught by [[the Little Mother]], or the lessons of Wisdom presented by [[Kala]] less pertinent to the orcs than the lessons of [[Ambition]] taught by [[Known_exemplars#Thrace\|Thrace]]?		Defining an ancestor as virtuous using the signs of the paragons and exemplars raises additional questions. If an orc is believed to have fulfilled the signs of the paragon, then surely they should simply be [[recognition\|recognised]] as a paragon (or exemplar) not some separate but equal new classification of inspiration? Should the orcs who follow the Way not be equally inspired by the human paragons and exemplars? Are the lessons of Prosperity taught by [[the Little Mother]], or the lessons of Wisdom presented by [[Kala]] less pertinent to the orcs than the lessons of [[Ambition]] taught by [[Known_exemplars#Thrace\|Thrace]]?

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	"Maybe," said Maria, cynically.		"Maybe," said Maria, cynically.

	"Absolutely!" corrected Luija, with a sunny expression. After all, there's no point ''starting'' with excommunication is there? Not when revocation is so much easier to achieve..." </ic>		"Absolutely!" corrected Luija, with a sunny expression. "After all, there's no point ''starting'' with excommunication is there? Not when revocation is so much easier to achieve..." </ic>

	==Overview==		==Overview==

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	<ic>"Excommunicate the Senate!"		<ic>"Excommunicate the Senate!"

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	The cardinals are appointed by the virtue assemblies, and expected to take a leadership role in the Synod. Yet despite their prestigious positions, a cardinal has little more power to actually lead the Synod than any other priest with a [[congregation]]. ''Bishop Orlando di Holberg'', lecturer in theology at the [[Holberg#The_City_of_Holberg\|University of Holberg]] and leader of a radical sect of priests with [[Benevolence,_inspiration,_and_legacy#The_Radicals\|radical views]] on Synod politics have put forward arguments that in the absence of firm guidance from the cardinals and by extension the virtue assemblies, the power of the National assemblies has grown at the expense of the Synod as a whole.		The cardinals are appointed by the virtue assemblies, and expected to take a leadership role in the Synod. Yet despite their prestigious positions, a cardinal has little more power to actually lead the Synod than any other priest with a [[congregation]]. ''Bishop Orlando di Holberg'', lecturer in theology at the [[Holberg#The_City_of_Holberg\|University of Holberg]] and leader of a radical sect of priests with [[Benevolence,_inspiration,_and_legacy#The_Radicals\|radical views]] on Synod politics have put forward arguments that in the absence of firm guidance from the cardinals and by extension the virtue assemblies, the power of the National assemblies has grown at the expense of the Synod as a whole.

	After considering this situation, a [[Highguard\|Highborn]] philosopher and dedicate of Pride named ''Abigail of Forestgard'' (an old chapter in [[Casinea#Woodwych\|Woodwych]], in [[Casinea]]) has proposed that the Cardinals could take a larger role in shaping the Synod. They are the chosen representatives of their virtue, and as such their voices should arguably have additional weight not only in the virtue assemblies but in the Synod as a whole. Abigail spent several years in [[Sumaah_Republic_ports#Zemeh\|Zemeh]], in the [[Sumaah Republic]], and was one of a rare few Imperial priests invited to visit the Republic capital of ~~Zemeh~~. The Houses of Virtue there clearly left an indelible impression on her understanding of the Way, and she is arguing that something similar could strengthen the Synod in the Empire.		After considering this situation, a [[Highguard\|Highborn]] philosopher and dedicate of Pride named ''Abigail of Forestgard'' (an old chapter in [[Casinea#Woodwych\|Woodwych]], in [[Casinea]]) has proposed that the Cardinals could take a larger role in shaping the Synod. They are the chosen representatives of their virtue, and as such their voices should arguably have additional weight not only in the virtue assemblies but in the Synod as a whole. Abigail spent several years in [[Sumaah_Republic_ports#Zemeh\|Zemeh]], in the [[Sumaah Republic]], and was one of a rare few Imperial priests invited to visit the Republic capital of Timoj. The Houses of Virtue there clearly left an indelible impression on her understanding of the Way, and she is arguing that something similar could strengthen the Synod in the Empire.

	Abigail proposes that an official residence be constructed for each of the eight cardinals - a palace in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bishop%27s_Palace religious sense] as it is sometimes used in the League. One palace dedicated to each of the Seven virtues and to the Way which would serve not only as residences for the cardinals, and offices for the civil servants who support the Synod, but also as centres for the study and practice of the virtues. As with the Houses of Virtue in Timoj, she argues, these palaces would give additional structure to the Way and inspire pilgrims both domestic and foreign.		Abigail proposes that an official residence be constructed for each of the eight cardinals - a palace in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bishop%27s_Palace religious sense] as it is sometimes used in the League. One palace dedicated to each of the Seven virtues and to the Way which would serve not only as residences for the cardinals, and offices for the civil servants who support the Synod, but also as centres for the study and practice of the virtues. As with the Houses of Virtue in Timoj, she argues, these palaces would give additional structure to the Way and inspire pilgrims both domestic and foreign.

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	<ic>"Excommunicate the Senate!"		<ic>"Excommunicate the Senate!"

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	==Missed Opportunities==		==Missed Opportunities==
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	The Synod Judgement that authorised the sermon sought to remind every Imperial citizen of the bitter cost of national religious divisions - urging them to put aside these divisions and instead focus on what unites them. The prognostications performed by the civil service determined that the impact of the mandate would be such "that any attempt to incite people to confront religious differences or spiritual conflicts would be strongly inhibited for the following year" and so it has proved. There were a number of incidents over the season that might have become the basis for further conflict were it not for Severin's words. As with the [[Benevolence,_inspiration,_and_legacy#Missed_Opportunities\|previous season]], this has meant that some statements of principle have not lead to a clear effect.		The Synod Judgement that authorised the sermon sought to remind every Imperial citizen of the bitter cost of national religious divisions - urging them to put aside these divisions and instead focus on what unites them. The prognostications performed by the civil service determined that the impact of the mandate would be such "that any attempt to incite people to confront religious differences or spiritual conflicts would be strongly inhibited for the following year" and so it has proved. There were a number of incidents over the season that might have become the basis for further conflict were it not for Severin's words. As with the [[Benevolence,_inspiration,_and_legacy#Missed_Opportunities\|previous season]], this has meant that some statements of principle have not lead to a clear effect.

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	Abigail proposes that an official residence be constructed for each of the eight cardinals - a palace in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bishop%27s_Palace religious sense] as it is sometimes used in the League. One palace dedicated to each of the Seven virtues and to the Way which would serve not only as residences for the cardinals, and offices for the civil servants who support the Synod, but also as centres for the study and practice of the virtues. As with the Houses of Virtue in Timoj, she argues, these palaces would give additional structure to the Way and inspire pilgrims both domestic and foreign.		Abigail proposes that an official residence be constructed for each of the eight cardinals - a palace in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bishop%27s_Palace religious sense] as it is sometimes used in the League. One palace dedicated to each of the Seven virtues and to the Way which would serve not only as residences for the cardinals, and offices for the civil servants who support the Synod, but also as centres for the study and practice of the virtues. As with the Houses of Virtue in Timoj, she argues, these palaces would give additional structure to the Way and inspire pilgrims both domestic and foreign.
	<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><box>'''Appointing the Cardinals'''<br>Some concerns raised about the ability for cardinals to use these votes to appoint themselves were raised. The constitutional court drew attention to ~~a seldom-used~~ ruling that it is illegal to use votes gained from an [[Imperial title]] during the appointment of that title. They were unaware that this was potentially happening, and have reminded both citizens and magistrates to be [[Vigilance\|vigilant]] for this form of [[List_of_Criminal_Offences#Crimes_against_the_Processes_of_the_State\|subversion of the agencies of the state]]</box></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><box>'''Appointing the Cardinals'''<br>Some concerns raised about the ability for cardinals to use these votes to appoint themselves were raised. The constitutional court drew attention to an overlooked ruling that it is illegal to use votes gained from an [[Imperial title]] during the appointment of that title. They were unaware that this was potentially happening, and have reminded both citizens and magistrates to be [[Vigilance\|vigilant]] for this form of [[List_of_Criminal_Offences#Crimes_against_the_Processes_of_the_State\|subversion of the agencies of the state]]</box></div>
	As the cradle of the Way, these residences would all be built in the [[Bastion#Bastion.2C_the_White_City\|White City]] of [[Bastion]]. Her proposal is to build these cathedral-palaces in a wide ring equally spaced around the outskirts of the city, and to surround them with parks and other monuments to the principles of each virtue. her vision has several enthusiastic supporters and basic plans for these commissions have been drawn up by a group including architects from [[Tassato#The_School_of_Epistemology\|School of Epistemology]], engineers from [[Holberg]], and theologian-builders from the Custodes Clavium.		As the cradle of the Way, these residences would all be built in the [[Bastion#Bastion.2C_the_White_City\|White City]] of [[Bastion]]. Her proposal is to build these cathedral-palaces in a wide ring equally spaced around the outskirts of the city, and to surround them with parks and other monuments to the principles of each virtue. her vision has several enthusiastic supporters and basic plans for these commissions have been drawn up by a group including architects from [[Tassato#The_School_of_Epistemology\|School of Epistemology]], engineers from [[Holberg]], and theologian-builders from the Custodes Clavium.

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	Abigail proposes that an official residence be constructed for each of the eight cardinals - a palace in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bishop%27s_Palace religious sense] as it is sometimes used in the League. One palace dedicated to each of the Seven virtues and to the Way which would serve not only as residences for the cardinals, and offices for the civil servants who support the Synod, but also as centres for the study and practice of the virtues. As with the Houses of Virtue in Timoj, she argues, these palaces would give additional structure to the Way and inspire pilgrims both domestic and foreign.		Abigail proposes that an official residence be constructed for each of the eight cardinals - a palace in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bishop%27s_Palace religious sense] as it is sometimes used in the League. One palace dedicated to each of the Seven virtues and to the Way which would serve not only as residences for the cardinals, and offices for the civil servants who support the Synod, but also as centres for the study and practice of the virtues. As with the Houses of Virtue in Timoj, she argues, these palaces would give additional structure to the Way and inspire pilgrims both domestic and foreign.
			<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><box>'''Appointing the Cardinals'''<br>Some concerns raised about the ability for cardinals to use these votes to appoint themselves were raised. The constitutional court drew attention to a seldom-used ruling that it is illegal to use votes gained from an [[Imperial title]] during the appointment of that title. They were unaware that this was potentially happening, and have reminded both citizens and magistrates to be [[Vigilance\|vigilant]] for this form of [[List_of_Criminal_Offences#Crimes_against_the_Processes_of_the_State\|subversion of the agencies of the state]]</box></div>
	As the cradle of the Way, these residences would all be built in the [[Bastion#Bastion.2C_the_White_City\|White City]] of [[Bastion]]. Her proposal is to build these cathedral-palaces in a wide ring equally spaced around the outskirts of the city, and to surround them with parks and other monuments to the principles of each virtue. her vision has several enthusiastic supporters and basic plans for these commissions have been drawn up by a group including architects from [[Tassato#The_School_of_Epistemology\|School of Epistemology]], engineers from [[Holberg]], and theologian-builders from the Custodes Clavium.		As the cradle of the Way, these residences would all be built in the [[Bastion#Bastion.2C_the_White_City\|White City]] of [[Bastion]]. Her proposal is to build these cathedral-palaces in a wide ring equally spaced around the outskirts of the city, and to surround them with parks and other monuments to the principles of each virtue. her vision has several enthusiastic supporters and basic plans for these commissions have been drawn up by a group including architects from [[Tassato#The_School_of_Epistemology\|School of Epistemology]], engineers from [[Holberg]], and theologian-builders from the Custodes Clavium.

	As an additional benefit, the presence of these grand monuments celebrating the virtues and the Way that units them would further cement the city of Bastion as the heart of the Way, not only within the Empire but on a global scale.		As an additional benefit, the presence of these grand monuments celebrating the virtues and the Way that units them would further cement the city of Bastion as the heart of the Way, not only within the Empire but on a global scale.
	<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><box>'''Appointing the Cardinals'''<br>Some concerns raised about the ability for cardinals to use these votes to appoint themselves were raised. The constitutional court drew attention to a seldom-used ruling that it is illegal to use votes gained from an [[Imperial title]] during the appointment of that title. They were unaware that this was potentially happening, and have reminded both citizens and magistrates to be [[Vigilance\|vigilant]] for this form of [[List_of_Criminal_Offences#Crimes_against_the_Processes_of_the_State\|subversion of the agencies of the state]]</box></div>
	====Constructing the Palaces====		====Constructing the Palaces====
	Constructing eight palaces in Bastion, one for each cardinal, could be raised as a single [[Senate motion]], and count as a single commission. While these palaces could in theory be built elsewhere, there are numerous advantages to building them in a city already recognised as the centre of the faith, and replete with virtuous architects, engineers, and workers.		Constructing eight palaces in Bastion, one for each cardinal, could be raised as a single [[Senate motion]], and count as a single commission. While these palaces could in theory be built elsewhere, there are numerous advantages to building them in a city already recognised as the centre of the faith, and replete with virtuous architects, engineers, and workers.

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	As an additional benefit, the presence of these grand monuments celebrating the virtues and the Way that units them would further cement the city of Bastion as the heart of the Way, not only within the Empire but on a global scale.		As an additional benefit, the presence of these grand monuments celebrating the virtues and the Way that units them would further cement the city of Bastion as the heart of the Way, not only within the Empire but on a global scale.
			<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><box>'''Appointing the Cardinals'''<br>Some concerns raised about the ability for cardinals to use these votes to appoint themselves were raised. The constitutional court drew attention to a seldom-used ruling that it is illegal to use votes gained from an [[Imperial title]] during the appointment of that title. They were unaware that this was potentially happening, and have reminded both citizens and magistrates to be [[Vigilance\|vigilant]] for this form of [[List_of_Criminal_Offences#Crimes_against_the_Processes_of_the_State\|subversion of the agencies of the state]]</box></div>
	====Constructing the Palaces====		====Constructing the Palaces====
	Constructing eight palaces in Bastion, one for each cardinal, could be raised as a single [[Senate motion]], and count as a single commission. While these palaces could in theory be built elsewhere, there are numerous advantages to building them in a city already recognised as the centre of the faith, and replete with virtuous architects, engineers, and workers.		Constructing eight palaces in Bastion, one for each cardinal, could be raised as a single [[Senate motion]], and count as a single commission. While these palaces could in theory be built elsewhere, there are numerous advantages to building them in a city already recognised as the centre of the faith, and replete with virtuous architects, engineers, and workers.
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	<quote by="Imperial Constitution">The Synod shall ensure the virtuous behaviour of the Empire. The Synod will remove from Imperial office those whose behaviour is deemed unvirtuous whether they sit upon the Throne; serve the people in the Senate or on the Military Council or in the Civil Service; or serve within the councils of the Synod itself.(17) The Synod will ensure the behaviour of individual citizens does not debase the Empire. </quote>		<quote by="Imperial Constitution">The Synod shall ensure the virtuous behaviour of the Empire. The Synod will remove from Imperial office those whose behaviour is deemed unvirtuous whether they sit upon the Throne; serve the people in the Senate or on the Military Council or in the Civil Service; or serve within the councils of the Synod itself.(17) The Synod will ensure the behaviour of individual citizens does not debase the Empire. </quote>
	<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><box>'''Appointing the Cardinals'''<br>Some concerns raised about the ability for cardinals to use these votes to appoint themselves were raised. The constitutional court drew attention to a seldom-used ruling that it is illegal to use votes gained from an [[Imperial title]] during the appointment of that title. They were unaware that this was potentially happening, and have reminded both citizens and magistrates to be [[Vigilance\|vigilant]] for this form of [[List_of_Criminal_Offences#Crimes_against_the_Processes_of_the_State\|subversion of the agencies of the state]]</box></div>

	==Guardians of the Faithful==		==Guardians of the Faithful==

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	<quote by="Imperial Constitution">The Synod shall ensure the virtuous behaviour of the Empire. The Synod will remove from Imperial office those whose behaviour is deemed unvirtuous whether they sit upon the Throne; serve the people in the Senate or on the Military Council or in the Civil Service; or serve within the councils of the Synod itself.(17) The Synod will ensure the behaviour of individual citizens does not debase the Empire. </quote>		<quote by="Imperial Constitution">The Synod shall ensure the virtuous behaviour of the Empire. The Synod will remove from Imperial office those whose behaviour is deemed unvirtuous whether they sit upon the Throne; serve the people in the Senate or on the Military Council or in the Civil Service; or serve within the councils of the Synod itself.(17) The Synod will ensure the behaviour of individual citizens does not debase the Empire. </quote>
			<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><box>'''Appointing the Cardinals'''<br>Some concerns raised about the ability for cardinals to use these votes to appoint themselves were raised. The constitutional court drew attention to a seldom-used ruling that it is illegal to use votes gained from an [[Imperial title]] during the appointment of that title. They were unaware that this was potentially happening, and have reminded both citizens and magistrates to be [[Vigilance\|vigilant]] for this form of [[List_of_Criminal_Offences#Crimes_against_the_Processes_of_the_State\|subversion of the agencies of the state]]</box></div>

	==Guardians of the Faithful==		==Guardians of the Faithful==