Adeptus Ministorum

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The Adeptus Ministorum, or also called the Ecclesiarchy as it is more commonly known, is one of the biggest organisations in the Imperium. They are the upholders of the Imperial Cult, which is founded on the worship of the Emperor. Through its Preachers, Confessors, Missionaries and Cardinals, the Ecclesiarchy controls the veneration of the masses, giving their homage an organised focus. The Imperial Creed practised by the Ecclesiarchy and its few quadrillion of followers is the only official religion of the Imperium. Although the interpretation of the Ecclesiarchy's dogma can vary from SECT to SECT which could be considerd different religions like some beleveing the emperor is a living saint to a god, but any extreme deviance from its strictures is considered heresy and is dealt with most severely.

The military arm of the Ecclesiarchy is the Sisters of Battle, dedicated to eradicate heresy. The Ecclesiarchy also often work together with the Inquisition, especially Ordo Hereticus to achieve their goals. They will, however, often see radical inquisitors as little more than heretics and actively oppose their activities.

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