Ecclesiarch

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The Ecclesiarch is the leader of the Ecclesiarchy (a.k.a. the Adeptus Ministorum)

Overview

The Ecclesiarch is based in a fortress within the Ecclesiarchal Palace on Terra. Elected by the Holy Synod, the Ecclesiarch's main concerns are representing the Ministorum as a High Lord, the ordering of crusades, and monitoring the devotion of the Imperial citizenry. As the head of the Imperial Cult, he is an immensely powerful and influential figure.^[1]

The Ecclesiarch always holds a position as one of the High Lords of Terra, the ruling council of the Imperium.^[2]

Trivia

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The term Ecclesiarch is likely derived from a combination of the words "ecclesiastic"/"ecclesiastical" (of or pertaining to the church) and "arch" (chief, highest) - although "arch" in this sense is usually a prefix rather than a suffix.

Notes

In multiple sources, even lay-priests of the Ecclesiarchy may be referred to as "Ecclesiarchs".^[3] Care should be taken to not confuse these with the Ecclesiarch - the head of the Ecclesiarchy.

See also

• List of Ecclesiarchs

Sources

• 1: Codex: Sisters of Battle (2nd Edition), pg. 6
• 2: Codex Imperialis (Background Book), pg. 14
• 3: Necropolis (Novel) — The Founding (Omnibus), Chapter Fifteen

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