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However, the Patriarch heard of these rumours and acted accordingly. Sovereignty over a strip of the Kasai jungle was purchased from Kasavadi for 17 stacks of iron- 11 upfront and the remainder over two weeks. The Orthodox Coastal Fort was finished soon afterwards.<ref name=":0">https://www.reddit.com/r/CivEx/comments/asrhto/eastern_orthodox_church_advances_into_the_kasai/</ref> Plans for a new Church were discussed alongside this. The new Church came with assurances from the Chao of diplomatic immunity and security. Indeed the Kasai would become a strong ally of both Churches. On the 20th of February in the region of Siraksem, the Church of Cyril VI was constructed.<ref name=":0" />
However, the Patriarch heard of these rumours and acted accordingly. Sovereignty over a strip of the Kasai jungle was purchased from Kasavadi for 17 stacks of iron- 11 upfront and the remainder over two weeks. The Orthodox Coastal Fort was finished soon afterwards.<ref name=":0">https://www.reddit.com/r/CivEx/comments/asrhto/eastern_orthodox_church_advances_into_the_kasai/</ref> Plans for a new Church were discussed alongside this. The new Church came with assurances from the Chao of diplomatic immunity and security. Indeed the Kasai would become a strong ally of both Churches. On the 20th of February in the region of Siraksem, the Church of Cyril VI was constructed.<ref name=":0" />
[[File:5F2D963A-677B-4FF3-B12F-03A9467FA0FF.jpg|thumb|Church of St Cyril VI]]
[[File:5F2D963A-677B-4FF3-B12F-03A9467FA0FF.jpg|thumb|Church of St Cyril VI]]
The Coastal Fort would soon become the centre of Orthodox philanthropy projects, specifically the WFAI<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivEx/comments/ath5da/the_world_food_aid_initiative_wfai/</ref> (World Food Initiative) which provided food grants to fledgling nations and newfriends. This charity would later take over other locations, including the Nordrani Wastes Inn<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivEx/comments/axoo4a/reopening_of_the_wastes_inn_ccc/</ref>.<br />
The Coastal Fort would soon become the centre of Orthodox philanthropy projects, specifically the WFAI<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivEx/comments/ath5da/the_world_food_aid_initiative_wfai/</ref> (World Food Initiative) which provided food grants to fledgling nations and newfriends. This charity would later take over other locations, including the Nordrani Wastes Inn<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/CivEx/comments/axoo4a/reopening_of_the_wastes_inn_ccc/</ref>.

This gave the Church some prominence now and the Antiochan vassal state of Piedmont officially converted and began work on an Orthodox Cathedral. During this period the decision was made to expand the Faith into Astoria, known for at the time for being a thriving nation- later known for its political strife and turmoil. The result of this would be the Patriachate gaining various political offices and influence in the new Orthodox states of Marche and Diuettis, all splinter states of Astoria. The Church would also begin to walk a very fine balance between support of the embattled monarchy and oligarchic forces.

==== Growth in the Political Realm ====

=== Expedition to Classics ===
=== Expedition to Classics ===


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On the 17th July - 20th July the First Ecumenical Council<ref>https://docs.google.com/document/d/115udtQRVSdB9d04vycTnVEfbc6AzL05VHyR9dVKhAVE/mobilebasic</ref> was convened, confirming long-standing traditions into writing and furthermore realising the vision of an autocephalous Church.
On the 17th July - 20th July the First Ecumenical Council<ref>https://docs.google.com/document/d/115udtQRVSdB9d04vycTnVEfbc6AzL05VHyR9dVKhAVE/mobilebasic</ref> was convened, confirming long-standing traditions into writing and furthermore realising the vision of an autocephalous Church.


The State of the Faith in Adina is a small, growing minority peacefully coexisting with the Indojoan majority. The Ecumenical Patriarch, ImperatorMendes in the First Federal Elections was elected Judge by near unanimous decision.
The State of the Faith in Adina is a small, growing minority peacefully coexisting with the Indojoan majority. The Ecumenical Patriarch, ImperatorMendes in the First Federal Elections was elected Judge by a modest majority.


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