Ayatani

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The Ayatani are a special priesthood devoted to the veneration of Saint Sabbat.^[1a] Although they are technically members of the Adeptus Ministorum, and thus duty-bound to promote worship of the Emperor, Sabbat is "closer" to their hearts, and thus more prominent in all their rituals and decisions.^[2]

There are at least two distinct sects of the Ayatani^[1c][2]:

• Tempelum ayatani: Sedentary priests, who oversee Sabbat's shrines in the Sabbat Worlds.^[1c]
• Imhava ayatani: "Roving priests" who travel throughout the Worlds.^[1c]

As a mark of their station, the Ayatani wear blue robes.^[1a][1b]

Notable Ayatani

• Cortona — Ayatani-ayt of the Shrinehold of Saint Sabbat.^[1d]
• Kautas^[2]
• Zweil^[1b]

See also

• Imperial Savior Cult
• Esholi
• Infardi

Sources

• 1: Honour Guard (Novel) — The Saint (Omnibus)
  • 1a: Chapter Three
  • 1b: Chapter Six
  • 1c: Chapter Nine
  • 1d: Chapter Fourteen
• 2: Double Eagle (Novel)^{[Needs Citation]}