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'''Lunarism''', also known as the '''Lunarist Church''', is a {{wp|monotheistic}} {{wp|religion}} that has its origins in Volkian paganism. Its followers believe that [[Yelena]] is the creator and protector of the [[lupine]] species. It is the largest of the lupine religions, with roughly 142 million followers, known as "Lunarists." ~~The~~ ~~vast majority~~ of Lunarists live in [[Volkia]], which is also considered to be the holy land of Lunarism. Lunarism teaches that Yelena is all knowing, merciful, and unique and guides lupines through {{wp|prophets}}, {{wp|scriptures}}, and signs. The primary scripture are the [[Knigi Luny]], which contain both the word of Yelena and teachings from [[Miroslav]], the first messenger of Yelena.

'''Lunarism''', also known as the '''Lunarist Church''', is a {{wp|monotheistic}} {{wp|religion}} that has its origins in Volkian paganism. Its followers believe that [[Yelena]] is the creator and protector of the [[lupine]] species. It is the largest of the lupine religions, with roughly 142 million followers, known as "Lunarists." Over half of Lunarists live in [[Volkia]], which is also considered to be the holy land of Lunarism. Lunarism teaches that Yelena is all knowing, merciful, and unique and guides lupines through {{wp|prophets}}, {{wp|scriptures}}, and signs. The primary scripture are the [[Knigi Luny]], which contain both the word of Yelena and teachings from [[Miroslav]], the first messenger of Yelena.

==History==

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Volkian paganism refers to the religious beliefs, myths, and ritual practices of the ancient lupines that inhabited what is now modern day [[Volkia]]. Volkian pagans believed in one supreme being, the Mother, as the creator the lupines and the world around them. They perceived the world as inhabited by various spirits, which were represented as beings and worshipped. These spirits included those of waters, forests, fields, households, illnesses, luck, and ancestors. For example, ''Chelovd''y is an important water spirit, believed to distribute fish to fishermen and later regarded as god of the oceans.

Volkian pagans also worshipped star-gods, including the Moon (Volkian: Луна, ''Luna'') and the Sun (Volkian: Cолнце, ''Solntse''). The former was considered to be female and the latter to be male, working in tandem to help the ancient lupines flourish. The moon-god was regarded as the dispenser of abundance and health, and highly regarded by Volkian pagans. This high regard would ~~lead to~~ the belief that the moon was actually the Mother, who would come to be known as Yelena.

Volkian pagans also worshipped star-gods, including the Moon (Volkian: Луна, ''Luna'') and the Sun (Volkian: Cолнце, ''Solntse''). The former was considered to be female and the latter to be male, working in tandem to help the ancient lupines flourish. The moon-god was regarded as the dispenser of abundance and health, and highly regarded by Volkian pagans. This high regard would introduce the belief that the moon was actually the Mother of lupines, who would come to be known as Yelena.

=== Miroslav ===

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==Organization==

Lunarism is organized in a hierarchical structure. The lowest level of organization, which is the head of an individual Lunarist church, the priest (священник, ''svyashchennik''), and its attendees constitute a parish (приход, ''prihod''). The parishes of a geographical region then make up an {{Wp|eparchy}} who are led by a bishop (епископ, ''yepiskop''). Bishops and priests are assisted by deacons (Диаконы, ''Diakony'') in a variety of ministerial and administrative roles. There are 572 Lunarist eparchies worldwide (December 2019). Smaller eparchies may be ruled by only one bishop, while larger eparchies may be ruled by an archbishop (архиепископ, ''arkhiyepiskop'') or have several bishops assigned to it.

Lunarism is organized in a hierarchical structure. The lowest level of organization, which is typically the head of an individual Lunarist church, the priest (священник, ''svyashchennik''), and its attendees constitute a parish (приход, ''prihod''). The parishes of a geographical region then make up an {{Wp|eparchy}} who are led by a bishop (епископ, ''yepiskop''). Bishops and priests are assisted by deacons (Диаконы, ''Diakony'') in a variety of ministerial and administrative roles. There are 572 Lunarist eparchies worldwide (December 2019). Smaller eparchies may be ruled by only one bishop, while larger eparchies may be ruled by an archbishop (архиепископ, ''arkhiyepiskop'') or have several bishops assigned to it.

The highest level of local authority within Lunarism are the Lunar Councils (Лунный совет, ''Lunnyy sovet''), which comprise of the bishop(s) of an eparchy as well as representatives from the local clergy and laypersons. The Council of Bishops (Собор епископов, ''Sobor yepiskopov'') comprise of the bishops of the eparchies who meet in [[Volkgoroda]] and act as the highest authority in the hierarchical control of the Lunarist Church. The Council of Bishops in turn elect the Elder Council (Совет старейшин, ''Sovet stareyshin''), who serves as the supreme administrative governing body of the Lunarist Church in between meetings of the Council of Bishops. Members of the Elder Council also have permanent seats on the Council of Bishops, but are not allowed to vote in Elder Council elections. The Elder Council serves for life and is chaired by the [[High Elder of the Lunarist Church|High Elder]], who is also elected by the Council of Bishops.

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-'''Lunarism''', also known as the '''Lunarist Church''', is a {{wp|monotheistic}} {{wp|religion}} that has its origins in Volkian paganism. Its followers believe that [[Yelena]] is the creator and protector of the [[lupine]] species. It is the largest of the lupine religions, with roughly 142 million followers, known as "Lunarists." The vast majority of Lunarists live in [[Volkia]], which is also considered to be the holy land of Lunarism. Lunarism teaches that Yelena is all knowing, merciful, and unique and guides lupines through {{wp|prophets}}, {{wp|scriptures}}, and signs. The primary scripture are the [[Knigi Luny]], which contain both the word of Yelena and teachings from [[Miroslav]], the first messenger of Yelena.
+'''Lunarism''', also known as the '''Lunarist Church''', is a {{wp|monotheistic}} {{wp|religion}} that has its origins in Volkian paganism. Its followers believe that [[Yelena]] is the creator and protector of the [[lupine]] species. It is the largest of the lupine religions, with roughly 142 million followers, known as "Lunarists." Over half of Lunarists live in [[Volkia]], which is also considered to be the holy land of Lunarism. Lunarism teaches that Yelena is all knowing, merciful, and unique and guides lupines through {{wp|prophets}}, {{wp|scriptures}}, and signs. The primary scripture are the [[Knigi Luny]], which contain both the word of Yelena and teachings from [[Miroslav]], the first messenger of Yelena.
 ==History==
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 Volkian paganism refers to the religious beliefs, myths, and ritual practices of the ancient lupines that inhabited what is now modern day [[Volkia]]. Volkian pagans believed in one supreme being, the Mother, as the creator the lupines and the world around them. They perceived the world as inhabited by various spirits, which were represented as beings and worshipped. These spirits included those of waters, forests, fields, households, illnesses, luck, and ancestors. For example, ''Chelovd''y is an important water spirit, believed to distribute fish to fishermen and later regarded as god of the oceans.
-Volkian pagans also worshipped star-gods, including the Moon (Volkian: Луна, ''Luna'') and the Sun (Volkian: Cолнце, ''Solntse''). The former was considered to be female and the latter to be male, working in tandem to help the ancient lupines flourish. The moon-god was regarded as the dispenser of abundance and health, and highly regarded by Volkian pagans. This high regard would lead to the belief that the moon was actually the Mother, who would come to be known as Yelena.
+Volkian pagans also worshipped star-gods, including the Moon (Volkian: Луна, ''Luna'') and the Sun (Volkian: Cолнце, ''Solntse''). The former was considered to be female and the latter to be male, working in tandem to help the ancient lupines flourish. The moon-god was regarded as the dispenser of abundance and health, and highly regarded by Volkian pagans. This high regard would introduce the belief that the moon was actually the Mother of lupines, who would come to be known as Yelena.
 === Miroslav ===
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 ==Organization==
-Lunarism is organized in a hierarchical structure. The lowest level of organization, which is the head of an individual Lunarist church, the priest (священник, ''svyashchennik''), and its attendees constitute a parish (приход, ''prihod''). The parishes of a geographical region then make up an {{Wp|eparchy}} who are led by a bishop (епископ, ''yepiskop''). Bishops and priests are assisted by deacons (Диаконы, ''Diakony'') in a variety of ministerial and administrative roles. There are 572 Lunarist eparchies worldwide (December 2019). Smaller eparchies may be ruled by only one bishop, while larger eparchies may be ruled by an archbishop (архиепископ, ''arkhiyepiskop'') or have several bishops assigned to it.
+Lunarism is organized in a hierarchical structure. The lowest level of organization, which is typically the head of an individual Lunarist church, the priest (священник, ''svyashchennik''), and its attendees constitute a parish (приход, ''prihod''). The parishes of a geographical region then make up an {{Wp|eparchy}} who are led by a bishop (епископ, ''yepiskop''). Bishops and priests are assisted by deacons (Диаконы, ''Diakony'') in a variety of ministerial and administrative roles. There are 572 Lunarist eparchies worldwide (December 2019). Smaller eparchies may be ruled by only one bishop, while larger eparchies may be ruled by an archbishop (архиепископ, ''arkhiyepiskop'') or have several bishops assigned to it.
 The highest level of local authority within Lunarism are the Lunar Councils (Лунный совет, ''Lunnyy sovet''), which comprise of the bishop(s) of an eparchy as well as representatives from the local clergy and laypersons. The Council of Bishops (Собор епископов, ''Sobor yepiskopov'') comprise of the bishops of the eparchies who meet in [[Volkgoroda]] and act as the highest authority in the hierarchical control of the Lunarist Church. The Council of Bishops in turn elect the Elder Council (Совет старейшин, ''Sovet stareyshin''), who serves as the supreme administrative governing body of the Lunarist Church in between meetings of the Council of Bishops. Members of the Elder Council also have permanent seats on the Council of Bishops, but are not allowed to vote in Elder Council elections. The Elder Council serves for life and is chaired by the [[High Elder of the Lunarist Church|High Elder]], who is also elected by the Council of Bishops.

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