The Conclusion is This
The Lumenus Ecumenical Council. A gathering where all the clergy from across the continent come together to discuss issues regarding doctrine, rituals, and norms.
Once it appears, its influence is truly beyond imagination, so it doesn't convene often.
Even if we consider that the most recent Lumenus Ecumenical Council was over a hundred years ago, the topics discussed there were whether to embrace or reject certain religions that didn't align with the doctrine of light. Just looking at that...
The Lumenus Ecumenical Council is about to be held again in the Holy See, and this time the topic is none other than someone.
“From now on, we will begin the 7th Lumenus Ecumenical Council.”
After the Lord's Prayer, everyone sat down in their seats following Cardinal Ignatius's words.
“As I mentioned beforehand, what we will discuss in this council is the miracle that occurred recently, and how to interpret the will of God in light of it, and whether to engrave his name in the ranks of saints.”
There have been various miracles recorded in the history of the Bright Light Church. Rain falling after a drought lasting several years, or someone dying suddenly standing up, or a plague that had covered the world subsiding.
Along with such miracles, there were clergy of one church. And the believers all called him a saint. The saints whose names were engraved in the Bright Light Church all shared those miracles and their end.
Perhaps that's why Karl didn't want to call it a miracle. A brief light shining when prayers are offered. Honestly, that was all there was to it.
The plague hadn't left, and the dying hadn't come back to life. Compared to the previous saints and previous miracles, it was enough to be ashamed.
Yes, until then.
“Cardinal Beolant, the 4th Parish Bishop of the Empire, requests the floor.”
“Speak, Brother Beolant.”
“The miracle is still ongoing. The beginning was finding the lost relic of the church. Unfortunately, despite how much we 4th Parish searched, we couldn't find it, but you found it in one go. Perhaps from that time, the light was already shining on him.”
Then, the people from the 4th Parish all nodded. The boulder where the sword was found, precisely the cut surface that Karl had sliced, was still emitting holy power like mist.
“Cardinal Lasca, the Holy Relic Management, adds to the 4th Parish Bishop's opinion. Upon close examination of the Sword of Saint Louis that we had recovered, additional holy power was added that hadn't been recorded before. This is mostly found in the rosaries that the saints possessed.”
“That means.”
“It should be seen as another saint's aura added to the place where Saint Louis's aura was dwelling.”
Then, the cardinals, archbishops, and other clergy all nodded.
If it's about managing holy relics, one who has studied, managed, and stayed by them for a lifetime, they can be believed on anything related to relics.
“Some say that just because the light stayed for a moment, it should be considered a miracle, but the important thing is not just that day's event, but what follows.”
“The faith of the believers in the Empire has increased. Moreover, as everyone shares the same intention, the voice offering to the Lord has become thicker and more fervent.”
“Gathering the united will. Isn't that the 'will to reach the light' written in the doctrine?”
Contrary to what Karl wanted, the opinion in the council had already solidified to 'It is indeed a miracle.'
In this atmosphere, would anyone dare to voice dissent? If there is such a person in this situation, isn't it remarkable in any sense?
“Then, the next problem arises.”
Following one cardinal's words, everyone looked thoughtful.
“In such cases, is it beatification or canonization?”
“Actually, this is really the first time...”
A miracle. A saint. The important thing here is that all of that was achieved at the end.
Those who were canonized as saints either became martyrs or returned to the Lord's side when they had given all their light. Only then did the recorded miracles in history manifest.
But now it's different. Karl, who was with the miracle, is alive and well. It's the first time in the church's history.
Everyone had said that just before being embraced in the Lord's arms, a miracle would be bestowed as a sign of admiration for all your efforts. But isn't this too different from that case?
“First, we consider that the conditions for canonization are met. However, the canonization ceremony will be a bit...”
There is no doubt that it is a miracle. Whether called apostle, saint, or anything, there is none.
However, living saints are the first even among them. Who ever called a living person a saint? Even the first pope didn't.
One must naturally think about the position of other saints. If a living person is suddenly canonized, no one doesn't know how the old saints' positions would be affected.
If their positions are shaken, the church's history will naturally shake. We must approach carefully.
“Then, how about first doing beatification and canonization later?”
“You are saying something that makes sense. The news has already spread that miracles have been received in all parishes. In this situation, ending with beatification would be at a level where no one could say anything even if heresy is heard.”
If it was just an ordinary noble young man who received a miracle, he could have done that.
The problem is that it's not. Already before receiving the miracle, he was praised as a war hero in the Empire. Moreover, a person who lived the life of a soldier as a noble.
Of course, he took on the duties he should bear, and even the duties he didn't have to.
In addition, the elves sacrificed their greatest glory. The knights showed their intention to definitely reclaim the sword of the one they most respected.
In such a situation, if the church intentionally downplays it, would that be heard? Whether true or false, it would be swept into a very tiring scandal.
“...Your Holiness.”
As the council's progress was unexpectedly slow, the assistant cardinal next to him spoke to the Pope.
“What do you think, Your Holiness. If this is the case...”
“It would be better to listen to more opinions.”
“If I had known this, I should have invited you instead.”
“Hahaha. Say something that makes sense. Why call a brother to this place. That young noble would have waved his hand saying he was uncomfortable.”
Honestly, it doesn't make sense. How can you call the party and say 'Do you want to be beatified, canonized, or not, do it later'?
The news that the council had started would have reached Karl beyond the Empire. Perhaps that young man would refuse, saying that all this doesn't suit him.
But what can be done. Having witnessed the miracle right in front of us, where is the priest who would ignore it even after seeing it.
Moreover, he had used it thriftily, and since he has to work with him in the future, he couldn't end it as a benefactor.
A place that doesn't get overly entangled in the secular world but eventually has to compromise with the secular world.
That was the Holy See, and in that sense, the Pope and the cardinals needed to pay for Karl.
*
The council went into recess, reconvene, recess again, and reconvene again after the opening.
No high voices were exchanged. They were only trying to find the best value for the past, present, and future.
Today, their decision could determine where the church's steps would go in the future.
The existence of a living saint, what to do with it.
The council passed one day, two days, three days, and finally reached the fifth day.
“Then, we will conclude the discussion on sainthood for you.”
Finally, all the content was concluded.
*
“...So, what happened, Karl? Huh?”
“What do you mean what happened. Of course, I sent a message to the Holy See. A living saint is not something, after all. For the previous saints of the church, and for the other heroes of the Empire as well.”
A living saint is burdensome in many ways. So, we decided to put it off for now. After all, I don't want to get the saint title while alive either.
Saint Karl Adelheit? Wow. At that moment, all sorts of pressure that couldn't be compared to medals would crush me. I wouldn't be able to curse or act like usual.
It's literally wrapping my whole body in doctrine, and would I want to receive that while alive?
“The church asked about beatification, but I refused that too. Same reason. This guy is inevitably too light. While alive, being a noble is fine.”
“...You are underestimating yourself too much, Karl.”
Smiling at Selena's words. Underestimating? This is cold judgment.
“Ah, right. Instead, I definitely asked for one thing.”
“What?”
“If I really become a saint later, please attach some guardian saints next to me.”
“Guardian saints?”
Upon hearing, it is said that there are always those who accompany saints.
At the Great Feast of All Saints in the Holy See, we saw that next to the portraits of the saints, at least two, up to four or more, stood side by side.
“Yes. Especially our four idiots. Schlippen, Wilhelm, Alexander, and Joachim. I asked them all to stick next to me. Please. Definitely.”
I can't be frozen in history forever. Friends. You will be frozen with me forever!!