Holy Order of Saint Gregory of Nazianzus

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The Holy order of Saint Gregory of Nazianzus
Ordo Sancti Gregorii Nazianzeni
Flag of Order of Saint Gregory
Flag
Coat of Arms of Order of Saint Gregory
Coat of Arms
Motto: Vita sine Deo nihil est.
Life is nothing without God.
Anthem: 'Christ Ist Erstanden'
Royal anthem: 'Les Terres Saintes'
StatusActive
CapitalSt. John
Largest CitySt. John
Official languagesLatin, Latvian
Recognised national languagesLatgalian, Russian
Recognised regional languagesPolish, German
Ethnic groups
Latgalian, Latvian, Polish, German
Religion
Roman Catholicism
Demonym(s)Gregorian
GovernmentTheocratic monarchy
• Grandmaster
Grandmaster Roberts Bruoliņš I
LegislatureCapitell
Independence from West Latgale
• Collapse of West Latgale
17.01.22
Area
• Total
2.35 km2 (0.91 sq mi)
• Water (%)
1%
Population
• Estimate
9
GDP (PPP)estimate
• Total
678
Gini1
low
HDI (2022)▲ 0.7
high
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
Time zoneGMT+2
Date formatAD
Driving sideright
Calling code+371
Internet TLD.lv, .sgr

The Order of Saint Gregory, or officially the Holy order of Saint Gregory of Nazianzus, it officialy considered as a sovereign country, although it is mainly classified as a micronation by most external observers. It became independent after the People's Republic of West Latgale collapsed on the 17th of January, 2021.

Etymology

The name of St. Gregory comes from the Saint Gregory of Nazianzus, a Christian saint that lived in Anatolia, or what is modern day Turkey.

History

The order of St. Gregory was formed on the 17th of January, 2022. It was formed after the suprising and unexpected collapse of the West Latgalian people's republic. It claims to be the succesor state to West Latgale, aswell claims partial succesion to the historical Livonian order, as it's government type is based off the Livonian order. It is one of the only loyalist factions of the Ex-West Latgalian territories.

Government and politics

The Holy order is a Theocratic elective monarchy. This means once the headmaster (or the monarch) dies, a new headmaster must be elected. Rules for this do exist, it permits the electorates to be catholic, straight, of noble blood, and usually to be males.

Legislature

The legislature is called the 'Capitell' a council of important members of the order. The council is made up from 5 members, elected vogts and Knight commanders., and the estates meet twice a year to talk about specific issues. The headmaster however is allowed to call emergency meetings, for events such as war, famine, or other important events. Elections for Capitell members happen twice a year.

Law and order

The holy order has a police force, named the 'National police force of the Holy order' while it is mainly inactive, it is a force meant to arrest and punish those who break the law. The Vogt court is the highest court, in a hierarchy of 6 courts. The law published must be looked over by the Headmaster, and accepted by the court, and the headmaster. The law must be compatible with Catholic values.

Foreign relations

The Holy order is apart of the Baltic union, having relations with all member states. It also has relations with Qardasha, Melite, and other micronations. It also has 2 great allies, Zazea, and the Nexan republic. Both have been long term partners, and have been allies for a very long time.

Geography

The Holy order is located in Northern europe. The Holy Order has a total area of 2.35 km2 (0.91 sq mi), where around 80% of land is made up by Forest, while the remaining 20% is mainly shared by Urban and agriculture. The total length of the Holy order's border is 9.4 kilometers. The total length of its land boundary is 6.2 km, of which 6 km is shared with Latvia to most directions, and 0.2 KM with the Archbishopric of Tuorija and the Polish republic of southern-Vuornmīsts. The total length of its maritime boundary is 3.2 km, which is with Latvia.

Climate

The Holy order has a temperate climate that has been described as either humid continental (Köppen Dfb) or oceanic/maritime (Köppen Cfb). The Holy order has four pronounced seasons of near-equal length. Winter starts in mid-December and lasts until mid-March. Winters have average temperatures of −15 °C and are characterized by stable snow cover, bright sunshine, and short days. Severe spells of winter weather with cold winds, extreme temperatures of around −35 °C and heavy snowfalls are common. Summer starts in June and lasts until August. Summers are usually warm and sunny, with cool evenings and nights. Summers have average temperatures of around 19 °C, with extremes of 35 °C. Spring and autumn bring fairly mild weather. 2021 was the warmest year in the history of weather observation in The Holy order with an average temperature 20 °C higher.

Environment

Most of the country is composed of fertile lowland plains, and in some areas hills.

The Holy order has a a very high proportion of land covered by Forest, making up around 80% of the territory, or even more.

The Holy order has around 2 rivers in total. The Largest being the Daugava river.

Biodiversity

Approximately 40 species of flora and fauna have been registered by the Ministry of Nature from 2018-2021 in West Latgale (now The Holy order). Common species of wildlife inlude: Deer, Bear, Lynx, Fox, Wolves, Beaver, Otter, and wild boar.

Many types of bird is also registered in The Holy order, including Hawks and the lesser spotted eagle. The territory of The Holy order belongs to the ecoregion of Sarmatic mixed forests. 80% of The Holy orders territory is covered by forests, mostly Scots pine, birch, and Norway spruce, aswell as Oak.

Several species of flora and fauna are considered national symbols. Oak, and linden are the Holy order's national trees and the Flax, its national flower. The Carrion Crow is the Holy order's national bird. It's national insect is the Ant, a very common insect in the Holy order. Amber, fossilized tree resin, is one of the Holy order's and Latvia's most important cultural symbols. In ancient times, amber found along the Baltic Sea coast was sought by Vikings as well as traders from Egypt, Greece and the Roman Empire. This led to the development of the Amber Road.

Several nature reserves protect unspoiled landscapes with a variety of large animals. At Bureiķu Nature Reserve, where Wild boar, wolf, fox, and many more animals roam freely.

Economy

Most of the West Latgalian economy was formed by Agriculture, with growing fields of Lumber production existing, and a very minor field of Charcoal production. Because of this, the Holy order inherits this.

Agriculturally wise the country produces: Cherries, Grapes, Cucumbers Onions, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Beans, Pumpkins, Strawberries, plums, spring onions, Apples, all sorts of berries, as well as wax and honey. This is mostly sold to private buyers, or sometimes sold online. Several types of flowers are grown too.

A growing industry is Lumber, aswell as fish, both being largely growing and important industries.

Mostly vehicles, electronics, and simple tools are mostly imported from other countries, mainly Latvia.

Currency

The currency mainly used in the Holy order is the Euro, as it's easier to use. The West Latgalian lati have mainly been placed in the musuem of history, as they aren't being planned to be used anymore.

Population and demographics

The Holy Order has a population of around 6 citizens, while there is still a 'loyalist military' the members of it have yet to gain citizenship of the Holy Order. The ethnicities in the Holy order are of mixed descent, mainly Latgalian, Polish, German, etc.

Religion

Most of the nation is Catholic. Religious minorities only exist in the province of Iesusstan.

Language

The main language spoken in the Holy order is Latvian, although 90% of the population knows Russian, 30% knows German, and around 50% know Latgalian.

Culture

Culture of the Holy Order is mainly considered to be Latgalian, with touches of Latvian culture (mainly language wise).

National symbols

Oak, and linden are the Holy order's national trees and the Flax, its national flower. The Carrion Crow is the Holy order's national bird. It's national insect is the Ant, a very common insect in the Holy order. Amber is a very important cultural symbol, which can be sometimes, although in extremely rare cases, found on the coasts of the Daugava river, which the Holy order borders in some areas.

Flag

The flag of the holy order is a white banner with a green Jerusalem cross. The Jerusalem cross represents Christianity, the military order and crusade, while the Green colour represents hope, and the victory of life over death. The white colour represents the virginity of mary, aswell as pureness.

Cuisine

The cuisine of the Holy order is mainly Latgalian and Latvian food, although Slavic foods are also eaten. The population also enjoys foods of more western origin, such as hotdogs, burgers, and other things. The nation drinks a large amount of coffee, with a average citizen drinking coffee around 6/7 days out of the week, averagely, although the nation enjoys tea aswell. The most popular soda in the nation is Pepsi.

Music

Classical music is enjoyed greatly in the nation, aswell as Catholic hymns, religious songs and much else are popular. Post-soviet rock, and soviet rock are listened to too.

Media

Mainly the only forms of media in the country are of Latvian and Russian origin, mainly TV channels. Political Russian TV channels, just like in Latvia, are banned in the Holy order.

Architecture

Most of the architecture in the Holy order is Soviet modernist, or classical architecture. 1 building is listed as a 'Nationally protected architectural monument".

Musuems

There are 2 musuems in the holy order. One being the 'National history musuem', and the other being 'The Musuem of Art'. The National history musuem has many important historical items. The Musuem of Art in total has many art pieces, many of which being quite expensive. The National archive of the Holy Order of St. Gregory has hundreds of pieces, most of which have been taken from the Personian national history musuem, and the West Latgalian archive and musuem items.

National holidays

Date English name Latvian name Latin name Remarks
1 January New Year's Day Jaungada diena Novi anni New Year's Day is a celebration for the new year.
24 December Christmas Ziemassvētki Nativitatis Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
1 January Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Marijas, Dieva Mātes, svinības Sollemnitas Mariae Deiparae Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God is a feast day of the Blessed Virgin Mary under the aspect of her motherhood of Jesus Christ, whom she had circumcised on the 8th day, according to the Levitical Law.
1 March Epiphany of the Lord Epifānija Epiphania Epiphany is a Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation  of God incarnate as Jesus Christ.
Sunday before Easter Palm sunday Pūpolsvētdiena Dominica in Ramis Palmarum Palm sunday is Christian moveable feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter. The feast commemorates Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, an event mentioned in each of the four canonical Gospels.
13 April - 16 April Paschal Triduum Lieldienu trijdiens Triduum paschale Paschal Triduum is the period of three days that begins with the liturgy on the evening of Maundy Thursday, reaches its high point in the Easter Vigil, and closes with evening prayer on Easter Sunday.
40th day of Easter, always a Thursday Ascension of Jesus Jēzus Debesbraukšana Ascensionis Domini The Ascension of Jesus is the Christian teaching that Christ physically departed from Earth by rising into Heaven, in the presence of eleven of his apostles.
50th day from Easter Sunday Pentecost Vasarsvētki Pentecosten The Christian holiday of Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks, as described in the Acts of the Apostles.
60 days after Easter Feast of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi svētki Festum Corporis Christi The Feast of Corpus Christi, is a Roman Catholic liturgical solemnity celebrating the Real Presence of the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ in the elements of the Eucharist.
6 August Feast of the Transfiguration Pārveidošanas svētki Festum Transfigurationis The Feast of the Transfiguration is celebrated by various Christian communities in honor of the transfiguration of Jesus. The origins of the feast are less than certain and may have derived from the dedication of three basilicas on Mount Tabor.
15 August Assumption of Mary Marijas debesīs uzņemšanas Assumptio Mariae The Assumption of Mary is one of the four Marian dogmas of the Catholic Church.
14 September Feast of the Cross Krusta svētki Festum Crucis The Feast of the Cross is a Christian feast that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
1 November All Saints' Day Visu svēto diena In die omnium sanctorum All Saints' Day is a Christian solemnity celebrated in honour of all the saints of the church, whether they are known or unknown.
20 November Feast of Christ the King Kristus Karaļa svētki Festum Christi Regis The Feast of Christ the King is a feast in the liturgical year which emphasises the true kingship of Christ.
8 September Feast of the Immaculate Conception Bezvainīgās ieņemšanas svētki Festum Immaculatae Conceptionis The Feast of the Immaculate Conception celebrates the sinless lifespan and Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary,
Varies Easter Lieldienas Pascha Easter is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead
24 March West Latgalian independence day RietumLatgales neatkarības diena West Latgalian independentiae die West Latgalian independence day is a holiday celebrating the day the nation of West Latgale gained it's independence

References

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