Chapter 359: The First Step in the Reorganization of the Holy See (Part II)
Frankie looked up at Mine, was silent for a moment, and said, "Your Excellency, in this case, are these extra priests going to let them return to the mortal world?"
Frankie's words didn't sound nutritious, but Mien knew what he was trying to say. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info
Unlike a regular job, getting fired isn't a big deal.
But almost all of these trained clergymen have pledged to dedicate their lives to the faithful members of the church.
Once they are stripped of the system of the Holy See, it is almost the same as the Holy Light abandoning them!
This is also the difficulty of Theodore and others before.
At that time, churches were being built in various places, and the huge number of clergy vacancies and generous benefits made many believers proud to serve the Holy Light, and even in their eyes, this was a lifelong iron rice bowl!
And the fact that the recruitment of the clergy began without careful planning was the real reason for this state of affairs.
Moreover, the accelerated training of those years has also made the quality of the clergy in various places today uneven.
Theodore and the others are not stupid, feeding so many 'idlers', they are all Huang Cancan's gold coins!
But because of faith, the number cannot be reduced, so this matter is almost in a dead knot!
Without reducing the number of personnel, the annual expenditure is steadily rising, but they have to raise these people, which can only be described as a dilemma.
Naturally, Mien could think of this question as well.
The Inquisition doesn't have to worry about it for the time being, Marlon and the Black Hand Brotherhood run enough property to support themselves and their small number of Black Cavalry.
As for the rest...
Meen frowned, his fingers tapping lightly on the tabletop.
The two archbishops looked at the face of the adult in front of them quietly, the reason for this situation is ultimately their fault, and the most important thing is that they have not been able to come up with an effective solution to this!
If this lord rebukes him...... Looking at Mien's frowning brows, the two of them were a little uncertain.
Finally, Mine's finger stopped on the table and turned his gaze to the two archbishops, "What do you think of the number of adventurers in the north right now?"
The topic suddenly shifted to this, and the two were slightly stunned, not understanding why the Pope remembered to ask this question, Theodore hesitated for a moment and said, "According to the statistics of the royal family, the number of adventurers who have crossed the fortress to the north to 'pan for gold' has exceeded one million in recent years, and this number will rise every year. ”
Mine's brow furrowed, and if there were enough people to guarantee it, then the problem would be solved.
"Divide the surplus clergy and give them enough money to go to the south to preach, where there is still a large area of land waiting to be bathed in the holy light. ”
"And the rest of them will let them spread the faith among the adventurers, what do you two think?"
Theodore and Frankie looked at each other, it was easy to understand that they had been arranging for missionaries to infiltrate there all these years, but due to Ainomosen's attitude, progress had been slow, but let the rest of the people spread the faith among the adventurers, should they open up new dioceses in the Northland Ice Fields?
But it's not a place where humans can live.
Theodore had an embarrassed smile on his face, "Your Excellency, what you mean by going on an adventure to spread the faith...... I don't quite understand it. ”
Minn put his hands on the table and smiled, "Let's put it this way, those adventurers deal with magical creatures all day long, and injuries are inevitable, so I am going to establish a new title within the Holy See, 'Priests', so that they can join the ranks of adventurers with Holy Light and Salvation, on the one hand, they can spread the faith among adventurers, and on the other hand, these 'Priests' can also transfer to full commissions to support themselves, all we need to do is to keep them loyal to the Holy See." ”
The two pondered for a moment, and Frankie looked up at Meen, with some concern in his words.
"Your Excellency, but will we do so in a way that will undermine the majesty of the Holy See and the Light. ”
Theodore looked up at Meen as well, which was his concern.
The clergy who serve the Light are mixed up with the adventurers who wander the gray zone, and their concerns are justified.
Although it is impossible for Meen to say to them directly, 'Go to the masses of the people' and go beyond their comprehension.
But that didn't stop him from dispelling the concerns of the two archbishops, with a smile on his face, "Nothing can be ten times beneficial, and if we don't try, who knows what will happen?"
Hearing Meen's voice, the two of them were silent for a while, and Theodore spoke, "I think I understand what you mean. ”
There are still a lot of things to deal with before the Holy See is reorganized, and this is only the tip of the iceberg.
Today, the structure of the Holy See is bloated and powerful.
Although the overall direction is drastic reform, it is still extremely troublesome to refine everything!
The next few discussed for a moment about the formation of the College of Cardinals, similar to the Council of Assistants to the Pope.
Towards the end of the conversation, when the study was quiet again, Theodore rose from his chair and spoke, "Your Excellency, since you have returned, and the Holy See is busy, I have chosen for you three priests who will help you with your day-to-day affairs, and of course, rest assured, that each of them is the best of my choice in the Church School. ”
Mien, who was about to get up and leave, heard Theodore's words, looked at the increasingly fat archbishop with interest, and said with a smile, "I'm still thinking about this, I didn't expect you to have already arranged it, what about them?"
To be honest, not long after he returned, Mine already felt that he was lacking in skills, everything was waiting for him to make a decision, and there were some messy meetings.
Listening to Theodore's tone, were all the priests he had chosen for himself women?
Speaking of this, Meen thought of that Monroe, but as Moran's men, Meen would definitely not use him.
Theodore bowed his head slightly, walked outside the door and whispered something to a priest, and in a few moments three young women dressed in uniform brown robes entered the study.
The three of them bowed to Meen, "Your Excellency, the Pope." ”
Theodore stood in front of the three of them and introduced them from left to right, "Meichen Amick, Julie Porsha, and Domina Hayley, all three of them are the best graduates of the church school this year. ”
Mien looked at the three beautiful girls with childish faces, but firm eyes, Theodore is really willing to put his mind into it, I'm afraid these three are not only the best, I'm afraid they are also the most beautiful graduates.