The Holy Aurelian Church

Goverment
The Aurelian Church is governed by the Council of Archpriests, 365 men who make mostly all the decisions that concern the Church. Archpriests are appointed by the current Head of State, and most reside in Aurelia. The High Priests are below the Archpriests, and each city that acknowledges the authority of the Church is appointed a High Priest. High Priests often wield major power, and in some cases even rule some of the city-states under the rule of Aurelia. Below the High Priests are the normal clergy, or simply priests. They are divided into many castes and holy orders.

Belief System
The Aurelian Church believes in a single God, known as the Eternal. The Eternal created the heavens, the earth, and the hells of fire. The Eternal is not worshiped directly, he is worshiped through "Mortal Aspects", Saint-like figures, who are united to the Eternal and become one. There are 7 major Mortal Aspects. The founder of the Church, Aurelius Godsgrace, is held above all the other Mortal Aspects, and is said to be at the right hand of the Eternal. The Seven "greater" Mortal Aspects each correspond to a Heavenly Virtue. There are 7 Great Temples throughout the land, one for each Greater Aspect.

Secular Goverment
The City of Aurelia, although it is also the head of Spiritual Authority, also rules as a Secular government. They have a few small city-states under their control, as well as the rich and fertile surrounding countryside. The lands ruled by the Church of Aurelia are rich and fertile and plentiful, their main source of income is agriculture, and taxes from believers. The currency of Aurelia is the Silver Royal, which is the standard currency for Southern Solaria.