Paulicianism Faith ID

Paulicianism faith in Crusader Universalis 3.

Paulicianism Faith

Christianity (Orthodox)
The faith ID for Paulicianism is paulician.
paulician

Commands

The following command will set your character's faith to 'Paulicianism.'

set_faith paulician

The following command will add the specified amount of fervor to 'Paulicianism.'

change_fervor [amount] paulician

Overview

Overview of Paulicianism

Paulicianism was a Christian dualist sect that originated in Armenia during the 7th century AD. This group, also known as the 'Paulicians,' is named after Saint Paul, who played a significant role in their theological teachings.

Beliefs and Practices

The Paulicians were characterized by their belief in dualism, a concept that the spiritual world is constantly in conflict with the physical world. They typically rejected the idea of the Holy Trinity and considered much of the Old Testament and parts of the New Testament as the work of an evil God. They considered Jesus Christ as a spiritual being that never took human form.

Persecution and Decline

Due to their heterodox beliefs, Paulicians often faced significant persecution throughout their history. They were primarily targeted by the Byzantine Empire, which sought to suppress the sect due to its rejection of established Trinitarian beliefs. The continuous persecution of this group led to its decline and eventual disappearance, although some subgroups may have survived.

Legacy

Despite the decline of the Paulicians, they left a significant legacy within the history of Christianity. It is argued that their beliefs influenced the development of Bogomilism in Bulgaria during the 10th century, as well as the Catharism in France and Italy during the 12th century, both dualistic Christian sects that shared similar views to those of the Paulicians.

Conclusion

Paulicianism provides a rich study into the diverse interpretations and practices of Christianity during late antiquity and the Middle Ages. Through understanding this sect, we gain an insight into the religious diversity and conflict which characterized the era, as well as the ways religion was used for political ends.

Information

Paulicianism

In-Game Description

Rejecting the divinity of Christ and viewing the veneration of the cross as heathenish, Paulicians aim to restore what they believe to be the true form of Christianity as laid out by Paul of Tarsus.

The Paulician religion is a Christian dualistic sect that originated from Armenia in the 7th century, emphasizing a clear distinction between the spiritual world of God and the physical world of Satan. Remarkably rejecting the Orthodox Church’s societal and religious hierarchies, they held a belief in direct communication with God and a simplified approach to faith based on a literal interpretation of the New Testament.

Christianity (Orthodox) Faiths

FaithFaith ID
Bogomilistbogomilist
Iconoclasmiconoclast
Orthodoxorthodox
Paulicianismpaulician