Church of Raphania

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Church of Raphania
ClassificationChristian
OrientationProtestant
ScriptureHoly Bible
Archbishop of RaphaniaLyle Sorrell
RegionColony of Raphania
LanguageEnglish
FounderLyle Sorrell
Origin11 December 2022

The Church of Raphania is the state denominational church of the Westarctican Colony of Raphania. Founded by Westarctican nobleman and minister Lyle Sorrell in December 2022, the church serves as the official religious institution of the nation.

History

The church was founded by Lyle Sorrell in 2022, Viscount Lyle approached the Viceroy of Raphania, Prince Charles about creating a Church of England-style religious institution within the Colony of Raphania. After days of discussion, on 11 December 2022, the Church of Raphania was founded with Lyle Sorrell becoming its first Archbishop.

Ceremonial functions

The Archbishop of Raphania is tasked with coronating Raphanian Sultans. Through this, the Archbishop symbolically carries on Raphania's tradition of rule by "divine-right".

See also