The Feast of Saint Domitius

On June 1st of each year, the Church of Longinus celebrates the Feast of Saint Domitius.

Many kindred are familiar with the story of Palladius of Ireland. In the waning nights of the Roman Empire, Palladius, a member of the Invictus, set out to Ireland, a place that even Rome had never conquered or civilized. Over the course of a century, with the help of the Lancea Sanctum, the native kindred, who took the form of snakes during the day and worked other strange magics, were defeated to the last. Palladius become Duke of Ireland and ruled as Prince over the entirety of the island.

Less well known is Domitius, a member of the Lancea Sanctum who heeded Palladius' call for allies in the taming of Ireland. Domitius worked tirelessly to bring the Testament to the native kindred of Ireland, to offer a purpose and place in God's Plan for those who would accept it and to destroy those who would not. Domitius converted several of the native kindred, including the prized childe of one of their mightiest warriors. This convert took the name Proserpina and went on to become a great Paladin for the Church. In response to this conversion, a price was put upon the head of Domitius. While several attacks were defeated and the would-be killers destroyed, one eventually succeeded. Domitius was slain for his service to God. Domitius' killer was in turn destroyed by Proserpina, who also went on to destroy her Sire.

On the Feast of Saint Domitius we recall that though any one of us might fall, the Church will carry on. The good works that we do each night prepares others to carry on in the same ways in the nights ahead. The Church of Longinus is not a disconnected group of kindred, but a body, whole and strong; it is a process whereby those whom we tutor and mentor will carry on for us when we are unable, for whatever reason. The Feast of Saint Domitius is also a reminder of the importance of bringing the Testament to those who have not heard or accepted it. We pray that even as Ireland was conquered and civilized, so too will all other places which refute and reject the proper place of kindred in God's Plan.

Sum Sanctus,

Simon Patterson

Inquisitor Generalis de Lacus Magni