Ego, Gaius Equitius Cato (Michael L Cerrato), hac re ipsa decus Novae Romae me defensurum, et semper pro populo senatuque Novae Romae acturum esse sollemniter IVRO.

Ego, Gaius Equitius Cato (Michael L Cerrato) officio Consulis Novae Romae accepto, deos deasque Romae in omnibus meae vitae publicae temporibus culturum, et virtutes Romanas publica privataque vita me persecuturum esse IVRO.

Ego, Gaius Equitius Cato (Michael L Cerrato) Religioni Romanae me fauturum et eam defensurum, et numquam contra eius statum publicum me acturum esse, ne quid detrimenti capiat IVRO.

Ego, Gaius Equitius Cato (Michael L Cerrato) consulis officiis muneris me quam optime functurum esse praeterea IVRO.

Meo civis Novae Romae honore, coram deis deabusque populi Romani, et
voluntate favoreque eorum, ego munus Consulis una cum iuribus, privilegiis, muneribus et officiis comitantibus ACCIPIO.

Datum sub manu mea Kal. Ian. 2764 aVc Publio Ullerio Venatoris Gai Equitii Catoni coss.

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I, Gaius Equitius Cato (Michael L Cerrato) do hereby solemnly swear
to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.

As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Gaius Equitius Cato (Michael L Cerrato) swear to honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and to pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private life.

I, Gaius Equitius Cato (Michael L Cerrato) swear to uphold and
defend the Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act in a way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.

I, Gaius Equitius Cato (Michael L Cerrato) swear to protect and
defend the Constitution of Nova Roma.

I, Gaius Equitius Cato (Michael L Cerrato) further swear to fulfill
the obligations and responsibilities of the office of Consul to the best of my abilities.

On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods and Goddesses of the Roman people and by Their will and favor, do I accept the position of Consul and all the rights, privileges, obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.

I do hereby solemnly swear to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.

Given by my hand on the Kalends of Ianuarius 2764 AVC in the consulships of Ullerius Venator and Gaius Equitius Cato.

>
>
> A. Tullia Scholastica Q. Suetonio Paulino C. Mariae Caecae quiritibus bonae
> voluntatis S.P.D.
>
>
> Salvete!
>
> I have belonged to many cultural societies over the years and currently my
> wife, Vibia Lucretia is on the board of directors for our Mexican association
> here in Alberta. These comings and goings seem to be par for the course and
> have to be taken in stride or everything falls apart for good.
>
> ATS: Yes, there will be turnover in any organization. It is, however,
> very sad when an honorable long-time member who has held every office is so
> disgusted that he or she feels that it is necessary to leave.
>
>
> Some people remain members through thick and thin, never giving up whilst
> others will fly the coup if you look at them sideways or say the wrong thing.
>
> ATS: This, too, is quite true; some leave on the slightest provocation,
> and some stick with it. Methinks Marinus stuck with it as long as he could.
> He was with us for many years, but on this, the last day of the free Res
> Publica of Nova Roma, we who knew him mourn his departure from our midst. In
> a few minutes from the time I started to write this much-interrupted letter,
> the terms of the last freely elected magistrates in Nova Roma will end, and
> those handpicked to take their places will enter their offices, swept clean of
> a good many old-fashioned virtues. Honor has packed her bags, and wiped the
> dust of Nova Roma from her feet and trailing skirts; along with her have fled
> the other virtues. To be sure not all of the incoming magistrates lack that
> virtue, or any other, but some surely do. Suetoni, you and Marinus and I are
> among those who remember a time when Nova Roma nurtured fewer vipers in her
> bosom, a time when friends did not turn on their friends and perhaps even
> enemies respected one another. We remember a time when candidates for office
> may have been unopposed, but were not handpicked to be from one political
> viewpoint or faction; we remember a time when the presiding magistrate may
> have held his or her nose when accepting a candidacy, but admitted all
> qualified candidates. We remember a time when deceit and treachery did not
> mark our Res Publica, and when Romanitas was important, more important than an
> alien entity which has elbowed its way into our midst. We remember a time
> when one person held the imperia of four offices, but did not abuse those
> powers; we remember a time when many things which scarred this year simply
> would never have happened. Sadly, those days are gone. The principate has
> arrived; the dying gasps of the free Res Publica were the sound track of the
> departure of one of our finest citizens.
>
> QSP: Hence I've become a little more harder and immune over the years to
> resignations, apathy et al. As my wife's mom taught her think of friends and
> members as feathers on a chicken's back. Some will eventually fall off and
> blow away yet others will sprout up and fill in the patches.
>
> ATS: Ah, but some will never return...and it seems that our Roman eagle
> has turned into a creature far more like that which gave origin to the birds.
>
> Cheers and happy new year
>
> Quem tibi nonnullis aliisque quidem exopto.
>
> QSP
>
>
> Vale.
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: David Kling
> To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Nova-Roma%40yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, December 31, 2010 3:17 AM
> Subject: [Nova-Roma] On Resignations
>
> Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus C. Mariae Caecae salutem dicit
>
> It is sad to see citizens resign. Yesterday I had the sad task of informing
> the senate that Cn. Equitius Marinus resigned from Nova Roma.
>
> When people leave Nova Roma it leaves a "whole" in our community. One
> resignation will often, as I have seen, lead to other resignations and often
> seem unrelated. We, as a community, are getting smaller and smaller. Nova
> Roma has a lot to offer and it is bothersome to see people leave.
>
> This year has had problems for Nova Roma. I hope that next year will be
> more auspicious.
>
> Vale et valete;
>
> Modianus
>
> On Fri, Dec 31, 2010 at 2:33 AM, C.Maria Caeca <c.mariacaeca@...
> <mailto:c.mariacaeca%40gmail.com> >wrote:
>
>> >
>> >
>> > C. Maria Caeca omnibus in foro S. P. D.
>> >
>> > It is always disheartening to see NR citizens resign ...but, perhaps,
>> > especially, to see our non North American citizens leave us. One of the
>> > things which attracted me to NR, and keeps me here, is our International
>> > character, and I hope, sincerely, that we do not lose that. I do, of
>> course,
>> > wish those who have indicated their desire to leave NR all the best, and
>> > hope that they will find their way back "home", but I also hope that many
>> > will stay with us, and give our new Government the benefit of the doubt.

NR

>> > has much to offer ...for all citizens, no matter where they live or what
>> > their native language might be; and, I think, and have always thought,
>> that,
>> > if we are to build a truly functional Res Publica, it will of necessity,

be

>> > international in character, containing, as did Roma Antiqua, a healthy
>> > diversity of cultures, represented by citizens from many places.
>> >
>> > I would like, also, at this time, to wish all a vey happy New year, filled
>> > with all good things.
>> >
>> > Valete,
>> > C. Maria Caeca, Cives
>> >

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Cato omnibus in foro SPD

Following the example set by my predecessors in several years, at noon (Eastern time) I will be offering the following ritual:

Iane pater, te hoc ture commovendo bonas preces precor, uti sies
volens propitius mihi et Senatui Populoque Novae Romae.

[Father Ianus, by offering this incense to you I pray good prayers, so that you may be propitious to me and the Senate and People of Nova Roma.]

Incense is placed in the focus of the altar.

Mars pater, te hoc ture commovendo bonas preces precor, uti sies
volens propitius mihi et Senatui Populoque Novae Romae.

[Father Mars, by offering this incense to you I pray good prayers, so that you may be propitious to me and the Senate and People of Nova Roma.]

Incense is placed in the focus of the altar.

Quirine pater, te hoc ture commovendo bonas preces precor, uti sies
volens propitius mihi et Senatui Populoque Novae Romae.

[Father Quirinus, by offering this incense to you I pray good prayers, so that you may be propitious to me and the Senate and People of Nova Roma.]

Incense is placed in the focus of the altar.

Iane pater, uti te ture commovendo bonas preces bene precatus sum,
eiusdem rei ergo macte vino inferio esto.

[Father Ianus, as by offering to you the incense virtuous prayers were well prayed, for the sake of this be honored by this humble wine.]

Libation of wine is made.

Mars pater, uti te ture commovendo bonas preces bene precatus sum,
eiusdem rei ergo macte vino inferio esto.

[Father Mars, as by offering to you the incense virtuous prayers were well prayed, for the sake of this be honored by this humble wine.]

Libation of wine is made.

Quirine pater, uti te ture commovendo bonas preces bene precatus sum,
eiusdem rei ergo macte vino inferio esto.

[Father Quirinus, as by offering to you the incense virtuous prayers were well prayed, for the sake of this be honored by this humble wine.]

Libation of wine is made.

Hands are washed in preparation for the praecatio.

Precatio

Iuppiter Optime Maxime, rex Deorum, qui res publicas Novas Romanas
nunc custodit defenditque perinde ac res publicas patrum nostrorum
Romanorum custodivit defenditque, tibi fieri oportet in hoc tempore
initii culignam vini dapi, eius rei ergo hac illace dape pullucenda
esto.

[Iuppiter Best and Greatest, king of the Gods, who protects and
defends the public affairs of Nova Roma just as he protected and
defended the public affairs of our Roman fathers, to you it is proper
for a cup of wine to be given in this time of beginning, for the sake
of this thing may you be honored by this feast offering].

Libation of wine is made.

Iuno, regina Deorum, qui materne nunc Senatum Populumque Novae Romae
nutrit perinde ac Senatum Populumque Romanum in tempore partum
nostrorum nutrivit, tibi fieri oportet in hoc tempore initii culignam
vini dapi, eius rei ergo hac illace dape pullucenda esto.

[Iuno, queen of the Gods, who maternally nurtures the Senate and People of Nova Roma just as she nurtured the Senate and People of Rome in the time of our fathers, to you it is proper for a cup of wine to be given in this time of beginning, for the sake of this thing may you be honored by this feast offering].

Libation of wine is made.

Minerva, sapientia aeterna, qui recte res publicas Novas Romanas ducit
perinde ac res publicas patrum nostrorum Romanorum duxit, tibi fieri
oportet in hoc tempore initii culignam vini dapi, eius rei ergo hac
illace dape pullucenda esto.

[Minerva, eternal wisdom, who rightly
guides the public affairs of Nova Roma just as she rightly guided the
public affairs of our Roman fathers, to you it is proper for a cup of
wine to be given in this time of beginning, for the sake of this thing
may you be honored by this feast offering].

Libation of wine is made.

Salus, benefactrix Senatus Populique Romani et fideiussorix salutis
nostrae, qui Novam Romam conservat perinde ac Romam antiquam
conservavit, tibi fieri oportet in hoc tempore initii culignam vini
dapi, eius rei ergo hac illace dape pullucenda esto. [Salus,
benefactor of the Roman Senate and People and guarantor of our
well-being, who preserves Nova Roma just as she preserved ancient
Rome, to you it is proper for a cup of wine to be given in this time
of beginning, for the sake of this thing may you be honored by this
feast offering].
Libation of wine is made.

Hands are washed in preparation for the redditio.

Redditio

Iuppiter Optime Maxime, rex Deorum, macte istace dape pollucenda esto,
macte vino inferio esto.

[Iuppiter Best and Greatest, king of the Gods, may you be honoured by this feast offering, may you be honored by the humble wine.]

Libation of wine is made, and an offering of cake is made.

Iuno, regina Deorum, macte istace dape pollucenda esto, macte vino
inferio esto.

[Iuno, queen of the Gods, may you be honored by this
feast offering, may you be honored by the humble wine.]

Libation of wine is made, and an offering of cake is made.

Minerva, sapientia aeterna, macte istace dape pollucenda esto, macte
vino inferio esto. [Minerva, eternal wisdom, may you be honored by
this feast offering, may you be honored by the humble wine.]
Libation of wine is made, and an offering of cake is made.

Salus, benefactrix Novae Romae, macte istace dape pollucenda esto,
macte vino inferio esto. [Salus, benefactrix of Nova Roma, may you be
honored by this feast offering, may you be honored by the humble
wine.]

Libation of wine is made, and an offering of cake is made.

Quirine pater, uti te ture commovendo bonas preces bene precatus sum,
eiusdem rei ergo macte vino inferio esto. [Father Quirinus, as by
offering to you the incense virtuous prayers were well prayed, for the
sake of this be honored by this humble wine.]
Libation of wine is made.

Mars pater, uti te ture commovendo bonas preces bene precatus sum,
eiusdem rei ergo macte vino inferio esto.

[Father Mars, as by offering to you the incense virtuous prayers were well prayed, for the sake of this be honored by this humble wine.]

Libation of wine is made.

Iane pater, uti te ture commovendo bonas preces bene precatus sum,
eiusdem rei ergo macte vino inferio esto.

[Father Ianus, as by offering to you the incense virtuous prayers were well prayed, for the sake of this be honored by this humble wine.]

Libation of wine is made.

Dea Vesta, custos ignis sacri, macte vino inferio esto.

[Goddess Vesta, guardian of the sacred fire, be honored by this humble wine.]

Libation of wine is made.

Illicet. [It is over.]


In preparation, I ask the augur Flavius Vedius Germanicus to take the auspices to ask if this ritual should occur at this time, or if another time is more propitious. Once it has been approved, I would ask all citizens to stop for just a moment if they can at noon (Eastern time) and stand in silence as this offering is made.

Valete,

Cato

Cato Tulliae Scholasticae omnibusque in foro SPD

Let us no more play the old saw of "hand-picked" candidates or a single "hive mentality" among those elected.

When the Goths approached the City, many wanted to abandon her and run for "safety"; the true Romans stayed and defended her and kept her spirit alive.

We are true Romans, and have to interest in despotism or imperial forms or any of that claptrap - unlike several of our predecessors. We are Republican Romans, held together by the law and mos maiorum and common sense.

I swear by whatever Divinities are in heaven that my actions shall be transparent always, my desires clearly known and explained, and submitted to the People, from whom my authority derives its authenticity, for approval.

May those same Powers grant peace and prosperity to our Respublica and all her citizens in this new decade.

Valete,

Gaius Equitius Cato
Consul

Salvete Omnes,

I think that the auspiciousness of this new year will depend on what each of us do. We have long standing issues with which we must deal, we have a declining population, and we will want to turn that around, once our house is in good order, and we have good people who, I trust, we will want to remain with us. while I have found Utopias interesting academic exercises, they are unrealistic, and I have no particular interest in trying to create one, especially since they reflect the opinions of one author (or small group) than anything else.

Neither do I wish to be a denizen in a shark tank, where those whose opinions are not in absolute concord with those in power are subject to character assassination, at best. there really is a middle ground, though ...and I happen to believe it can be found if we, all of us, work creatively and with good will to build something of lasting value, not just for a few, but for each citizen willing to make the commitment and do the work necessary. If we can be creative, if we can attend to the legal necessities on all levels, and if we can treat our fellow citizens with, if not kindness, at least civility, then I think we can see true progress in all areas of NR life. People will, naturally, come and go, for many reasons ...and their leaving is often a cause for sadness ...but we must, I think, tough we keep a light in the window and the door open, focus our energies on those who remain, and on those who come to us, that they may take their places in our Republic, and contribute in those ways which are best for them.

I will neither wring my hands in despair, nor will I proclaim this the beginning of our "golden age": but, with effort and good will, I think we could have a very good, and productive year, and, at least for me, that is sufficient; elegantly sufficient, as my Grandmother used to say. So, I wish all my fellow citizens a heartfelt Happy New Year ..in all areas of your lives, and, for NR, stability, prosperity, prudent creativity, and a sense of community, no matter how far flung we are, and no matter which language we speak. I hope that we will be able to remember that we have common interests and common goals, really, and that achieving them is, in the final analysis, not the burden of our Magistrates, but the challenge for each and very one of us.

Valete quam optime,
C. Maria Caeca



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C. Petronius A. Scholasticae s.p.d.,

>>>ATS: Yes, there will be turnover in any organization. It is, however, very sad when an honorable long-time member who has held every office is so disgusted that he or she feels that it is necessary to leave.<<<

CPD: I really thought that Nova Roma was more than an organization in the mind and the heart of Cn. Marinus. I am very surprised and rather desappointed by his resignation.

The resignation of Cn. Marinus, a gentleman, is a sad news, but, as I am optimist, I hope a

happy new year 2764 to Nova Roma!

Optime vale.

C. Petronius Dexter
Arcoiali scribebat
Kalendis Ianuariis P. Vllerio C. Equitio coss.

Salve et Salvete;

My best wishes to all Cives, Socii, Foederati et Peregrini that the
coming year bring us all, Blessings aplenty.

Ego, Publius Ullerius Stephanus Venator (Steven Patrick Stewart
Robinson), hac re ipsa decus Novae Romae me defensurum, et semper pro
populo senatuque Novae Romae acturum esse sollemniter IVRO.

Ego, Publius Ullerius Stephanus Venator (Steven Patrick Stewart
Robinson) officio Consulis Novae Romae accepto, deos deasque Romae in
omnibus meae vitae publicae temporibus culturum, et virtutes Romanas
publica privataque vita me persecuturum esse IVRO.

Ego, Publius Ullerius Stephanus Venator (Steven Patrick Stewart
Robinson) Religioni Romanae me fauturum et eam defensurum, et numquam
contra eius statum publicum me acturum esse, ne quid detrimenti capiat
IVRO.

Ego, Publius Ullerius Stephanus Venator (Steven Patrick Stewart
Robinson) consulis officiis muneris me quam optime functurum esse
praeterea IVRO.

Meo civis Novae Romae honore, coram deis deabusque populi Romani, et
voluntate favoreque eorum, ego munus Consulis una cum iuribus,
privilegiis, muneribus et officiis comitantibus ACCIPIO.

Scripsit, Kalenda Ianuarius MMDCCLXIV AVC - Publio Ullerio Stephano
Venatoris et Gai Equitii Catoni
Consulo pro Nova Roma

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I, Publius Ullerius Stephanus Venator (Steven Patrick Stewart
Robinson) do hereby solemnly swear to uphold the honor of Nova Roma,
and to act always in the best interests of the people and the Senate
of Nova Roma.

As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Publius Ullerius Stephanus Venator
(Steven Patrick Stewart Robinson) swear to honor the Gods and
Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and to pursue the Roman
Virtues in my public and private life.

I, Publius Ullerius Stephanus Venator (Steven Patrick Stewart
Robinson) swear to uphold and defend the Religio Romana as the State
Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act in a way that would
threaten its status as the State Religion.

I, Publius Ullerius Stephanus Venator (Steven Patrick Stewart
Robinson) swear to protect and defend the Constitution of Nova Roma.

I, Publius Ullerius Stephanus Venator (Steven Patrick Stewart
Robinson) further swear to fulfill the obligations and
responsibilities of the office of Consul to the best of my abilities.

On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods
and Goddesses of the Roman people and by Their will and favor, do I
accept the position of Consul and all the rights, privileges,
obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.

I do hereby solemnly swear to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to
act always in the best interests of the people and the Senate of Nova
Roma.

Written on 1 January 2010 CE during the adminstration of Publius
Ullerius Stephanus Venator and Gaius Equitius Cato Consuls of Nova
Roma

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I further state, that by the love I hold for the Holy Powers of my
Private Devotions and of my Family Line, I shall try my best for our
Nova Roma.

--
In amicitia et fide
P Ullerius Stephanus Venator
Consul, Civis et Poeta

Sodalitas Coquuorum et Cerevisiae Coctorum
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Sodalis_Coq_et_Coq/

(sites subject to occasional updates)
http://www.facebook.com/p.ullerius.stfnus.venator
http://nrfb.korsoft.com/
http://www.catamount-grange-hearth.org/

Salve et Salvete;

As my colleague stands at Noon in his home region, I will stand at 11
AM in mine so that our voices and intents shall be lifted at the same
time.

My writ shall be published thereafter.

Sleep well, a New Year has arrived and a new begining is upon us.

Vale et Valete - Venator

Oath of Office of Quintus Servilius Priscus

I, Quintus Servilius Priscus (Charles Collins) do hereby solemnly swear to
uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best interests of
the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.

As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Quintus Servilius Priscus (Charles Collins)
swear to honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and to
pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private life.

I, Quintus Servilius Priscus (Charles Collins) swear to uphold and defend
the Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act
in a way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.

I, Quintus Servilius Priscus (Charles Collins) swear to protect and defend
the Constitution of Nova Roma.

I, Quintus Servilius Priscus (Charles Collins) further swear to fulfill the
obligations and responsibilities of the office of Tribune to the best of my
abilities.

On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods and
Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I accept the
position of Tribune and all the rights, privileges, obligations, and
responsibilities attendant thereto.

Given by my hand on the Kalends of Ianuarius 2764 AVC in the consulships of
Ullerius Venator and Gaius Equitius Cato.




<http://www.cj-collins.com/>


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>
>
> A. Tullia Scholastica C. Petronio Dextro quiritibus bonae voluntatis S.P.D.
>
>
> C. Petronius A. Scholasticae s.p.d.,
>
>>>> >>>ATS: Yes, there will be turnover in any organization. It is, however,
>>>> very sad when an honorable long-time member who has held every office is so
>>>> disgusted that he or she feels that it is necessary to leave.<<<
>
> CPD: I really thought that Nova Roma was more than an organization in the mind
> and the heart of Cn. Marinus.
>
> ATS2: I¹m sure it is, and was. I have met him on several occasions, and
> corresponded with him, especially when I was a wet-behind-the-ears new
> citizen. I was, however, responding to the post from yet another of my former
> students, Q. Suetonius Paulinus, who mentioned an organization in his frigid
> area, one devoted to the culture of a much warmer clime. It is a given that
> any group will have entries and departures, but as I said, they are more
> common among the newer members.
>
>
>
> I am very surprised and rather desappointed by his resignation.
>
> ATS2: Apparently some were aware of its imminence, and of that of
> Quintilianus. However, I, too, was surprised by both. We have lost many fine
> and long-time citizens this year, including several senators. Unfortunately
> those who are far less honorable and far less gentlemanly (inter alia) remain.
>
> The resignation of Cn. Marinus, a gentleman, is a sad news,
>
> ATS2: It is more than sad news. It is devastating. The worst among us
> must be making merry, for their strongest opponent has left, and a good many
> others have joined the rush to the exits. Pretty soon they won¹t have anyone
> left to fight, and would lose their favorite amusement: attacking the
> innocent and blameless while ignoring gaping holes in what passes for their
> moral framework. Anyone who has been here long enough has seen their methods;
> this year they have gained a new pal, who contributed some refinements worthy
> of The Prince.
>
>
> but, as I am optimist, I hope a
>
> happy new year 2764 to Nova Roma!
>
> ATS2: Utinam, sed principatus adest.
>
> Optime vale.
>
> Et tu valeas!
>
> C. Petronius Dexter
> Arcoiali scribebat
> Kalendis Ianuariis P. Vllerio C. Equitio coss.
>
>
>

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Oath of Office of Aulus Vitellius Celsus
I, Aulus Vitellius Celsus (Vladimir Popov) do hereby solemnly swear to
uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.

As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Aulus Vitellius Celsus (Vladimir Popov) swear to honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and to pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private life.

I, Aulus Vitellius Celsus (Vladimir Popov) swear to uphold and defend
the Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act in a way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.

I, Aulus Vitellius Celsus (Vladimir Popov) swear to protect and defend
the Constitution of Nova Roma.

I, Aulus Vitellius Celsus (Vladimir Popov) further swear to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of the office of Curule Aedile to the best of my abilities.

On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I accept the position of Curule Aedile and all the rights, privileges, obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.

Given by my hand on the Kalends of Ianuarius 2764 AVC in the consulships of Ullerius Venator and Gaius Equitius Cato.

>
>
> A. Tullia Scholastica C. Equitio Catoni quiritibus bonae voluntatis S.P.D.
>
>
> Cato Tulliae Scholasticae omnibusque in foro SPD
>
> Let us no more play the old saw of "hand-picked" candidates or a single "hive
> mentality" among those elected.
>
> ATS: Well, sometimes old saws cut quite well. If the candidates had NOT
> been hand-picked, there might have been some from other schools of political
> philosophy rather than all from the pharisees and publicans who worship money
> and power along with the dictates of corporate law, but refuse to acknowledge
> that their own behavior might require regulation. Among them there might not
> have been xenophobes who denigrate those who do not speak English (or at least
> those who hang out with them) as well as misogynists who think that no woman
> should have any power at all. Heck, there might have been some candidates who
> were not on the Back Alley...though possibly the BA¹s new pet is not an
> official member...yet.
>
> The new PTB represent different educational levels, occupations, ethnic
> backgrounds, and religions. Political philosophy is another matter. Let us
> know if you think that there should be a strict moderation edictum for what¹s
> left of the ML, or that Roman law is more important than corporate law, or if
> Latin will suddenly become the language required for all official
> correspondence and ML posts (that alone would likely keep problems to a very
> low level), or if you believe that all qualified candidates should be allowed
> to run for office without being drafted into a magistracy they cannot perform,
> but which they are not allowed to refuse. The draft board is more sensible.
>
> When the Goths approached the City, many wanted to abandon her and run for
> "safety"; the true Romans stayed and defended her and kept her spirit alive.
>
> ATS: And my ancestors didn¹t roll over in bed when a certain Mr. Revere
> (or a pal of his) came calling. I plan on sticking around, surrounded by vats
> of red ink. As for the departures, I think you won¹t find a truer Roman than
> Marinus, but when personal and / or family health issues intervene, or when
> enough is enough, good and true people leave.
>
> We are true Romans, and have to interest in despotism or imperial forms or any
> of that claptrap -
>
> ATS: Aw, Cato, you can admit that you want to fondle that shiny new
> imperium stick. Your predecessor seems to have been quite fond of the four he
> held...and probably still holds. Marinus held those four, but never abused
> them.
>
>
> unlike several of our predecessors. We are Republican Romans, held together
> by the law and mos maiorum and common sense.
>
> ATS: Republican Romans? Law? When convenient, and interpreted in the
> most nit-picking fashion possible. You guys have the makings of an oligarchy,
> not a republic.
>
> I swear by whatever Divinities are in heaven that my actions shall be
> transparent always, my desires clearly known and explained, and submitted to
> the People, from whom my authority derives its authenticity, for approval.
>
> ATS: And with another rigged election?
>
> May those same Powers grant peace and prosperity to our Respublica and all her
> citizens in this new decade.
>
> At least to the diminishing number who deserve either.
>
> Valete,
>
> Gaius Equitius Cato
> Consul
>
> My, my; already using a title, something we Americans tend to eschew.
>
> Valete.
>

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Cn. Iulius Caesar Quiritibus salutem plurimam dicit.

I, Gnaeus Iulius Caesar (Nigel Kell) do hereby solemnly swear to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.

As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Gnaeus Iulius Caesar (Nigel Kell) swear to honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and to pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private life.

I, Gnaeus Iulius Caesar (Nigel Kell) swear to uphold and defend the Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act in a way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.

I, Gnaeus Iulius Caesar (Nigel Kell) swear to protect and defend the Constitution of Nova Roma.

I, Gnaeus Iulius Caesar (Nigel Kell) further swear to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of the office of Praetor to the best of my abilities.

On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I accept the position of Praetor and all the rights, privileges, obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.


Ego, Gnaeus Iulius Caesar (Nigel Kell), hac re ipsa decus Novae Romae me defensurum, et semper pro populo senatuque Novae Romae acturum esse sollemniter iuro.

Ego, Gnaeus Iulius Caesar (Nigel Kell), officio praetoris Novae Romae accepto, deos deasque Romae in omnibus meae vitae publicae temporibus culturum, et virtutes Romanas publica privataque vita me persecuturum esse iuro.

Ego, Gnaeus Iulius Caesar (Nigel Kell), Religioni Romanae me fauturum et eam defensurum, et numquam contra eius statum publicum me acturum esse, ne quid detrimenti capiat iuro.

Ego, Gnaeus Iulius Caesar (Nigel Kell), praetoris officiis muneris me quam optime functurum esse praeterea iuro.

Meo civis Novae Romae honore, coram deis deabusque populi Romani, et voluntate favoreque eorum, ego munus praetoris una cum iuribus, privilegiis, muneribus et officiis comitantibus accipio.

Optime valete

Cn. Iulius Caesar praetor Quiritibus salutem plurimam dicit.

Ex Officio Praetoris Nova Roma:

PRAETORIAL EDICT CnIC 64-01: APPOINTMENT OF SCRIBES

I hereby appoint, with immediate effect, the following citizens as scribes to the Officina Praetoris. No oath is required of them. Their duties will include, but not necessarily be limited to, moderation of the forum of the res publica (aka The Main List).

-----------
Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix
Lucia Iulia Aquila
Decius Iunius Palladius Invictus
Gaius Marcius Crispus
Gaius Popillius Laenas
Quintus Suetonius Paulinus
Gaius Vipsanius Agrippa
------------

Optime valete

Cato Tulliae Scholasticae sal.

It is unfortunate that you see the necessity of sullying the very first day of a brand new decade with slur and innuendo. Yes, you're bitter about Albucius' actions. Got it. You'd rather have Fred Flintstone as consul instead of me. Got it. You think everyone elected in this past election is a mean-spirited, cruel, despot-in-training. Got it. You think the now-departed Marinus should be made a saint for putting up with us for so long. Got it.

Well, you can continue to sit on the sidelines, harping and moaning and casting all kinds of nasty remarks out willy-nilly - OR you can show yourself once more brilliantly useful to the Respublica and truly concerned with her future. No-one is forcing you to do or say anything. The choice is yours.

Vale,

Cato

In a message dated 1/1/2011 1:24:19 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
fororom@... writes:

> ATS2: Apparently some were aware of its imminence, and of that of
> Quintilianus. However, I, too, was surprised by both. We have lost many

fine

> and long-time citizens this year, including several senators.

Unfortunately

> those who are far less honorable and far less gentlemanly (inter alia)

remain.
Q. Fabius Maximus SPD
Salvete

Pardon me madam. You mis state the facts.

Every one who left Nova Roma did so to avoid the consequences of their
actions. After threatening members of the NR Board of Directors earlier this
year, a group of Senators, religious Sacerdotes and citizens attempted to
subvert the legal government of Nova Roma since it wasn't doing what they
wanted, expected or could achieve monetarily.

When the original members of Nova Roma blocked them after a desperate
struggle, of which many citizens were unaware, they realized when we the
victors would not say " Aw shucks we know you were only kidding..." and that
many had opened themselves to real and costly legislation in the real world
for their legal trespasses, they fled.

Their resignations are the equivalent of losers falling on their swords to
avoid proscription. And while that may be the cowardly way out consider
how many of us original Nova Romanoi had to deal, nay endure these
people, who insulted and intimidated those who did not agree with them or
their personal goals. Yet we stayed, we fought, we endured. We did not
leave.
Today the fact that many of the original members of Nova Roma are once
again active, and the Nova Roma which was set on the path by C. Fabius
Quintilianus where the cult of personality ruled Nova Roma has come to an end. It
was these personalities that prevent persons from running for offices,
silenced them through illegal use of laws, and intimidated them by threats.
That day is over, the Cult of Personality has fallen with Fabius
Quintilianus resignation and we will have again a Republic that will be ruled by law
and not whim.

As for honourable Romans madam, you are surrounded by them. Men and Women
who did not forsake their republic when threatened with ruin or worse and
persevered. If you do not wish to remain within their ranks and rather
fall on your sword, we will understand. In fact it is expected if you are a
Roman.

Valete


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Salvete Omnes;

In addenda, I shall follow the Augury of Vedius in this matter and
still Offer in conjunction with my colleague. This was a detail,
which slipped my mind as in my personal tradition, one Offers as one
senses the need and appropriateness of place and time.

Valete - Venator Consul

Salve et Salvete Omnes;

As the text is about 3 1/2 pages, I uploaded it to Google documents,
with the permission set that anyone with the link can view it.

Here is the full length URL:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_wy9RTKlbwliJT2kRA-BPK8NaTF6kt6FkxvZ0V9PWq0/edit?hl=en&authkey=CPHDiugE#

In case that chops off:
http://tinyurl.com/2cul9do

I would take kindly to critiques.

As I have received no word to the contrary and the sun has broken
through the clouds a bit (shining in my east facing window), I go now
to offer words and gifts to Those Who Watch Over and Care For our
People, Senators, Magistrates and Sacerdotes.

--
In amicitia et fide
P Ullerius Stephanus Venator
Consul, Civis et Poeta

Salve Amice!

I deeply appreciate your warm words. Rest assured that will stand by
You if You need my help and it is within my power and accordning to my
conscience.

There might be a day when we all unite again, but until then, if it
ever happens I wish You all the best and good health!

**********

1 jan 2011 kl. 03.24 skrev Publius Ullerius Stephanus Venator:

Salve C Fabius Buteo Quintilianus;

This is a sad note.

However life turns for you, may Bona Fortuna follow you.

Thank you for your service.

Please, keep an eye cast in our direction. I am in hopes that the New
Year will bring needed and rational changes, which will improve Nova
Roma for all her Cives.

May your life be long, but the days never become a burden.

Optime Vale - Venator




*****************
Vale

Caeso Fabius Buteo Quintilianus

Civis Romanus sum
************************************************
Aut inveniam viam aut faciam
"I'll either find a way or make one"
************************************************
Dignitas, Iustitia, Fidelitas et Pietas
Dignity, Justice, Loyalty and Dutifulness
************************************************
Mons Palatinus, Clivus Victoriae
Palatine Hill, Incline of Victoriae

Sta. Cornelia Valeriana Juliana Aeternia Aedilis Curulis Maior-Elect Omnibus
in foro salutem plurimam dicit:

Ave, during this morning I have spent time in reflection and in prayer to
the deities of my personal faith the Aos Si, Thor, and Freya to give me
strength, courage, and to always do the right thing for the people of Nova
Roma.

In the official languages of our republic in both English & Latin do I
hereby take this Oath of Office.


I,Statia Cornelia Valeriana Juliana Aeternia (K. Jennifer Harris ) do hereby
solemnly swear to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the
best interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.

As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I,Statia Cornelia Valeriana Juliana Aeternia
(K. Jennifer Harris) swear to honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my
public dealings, and to pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private
life.

I, Statia Cornelia Valeriana Juliana Aeternia (K. Jennifer Harris) swear to
uphold and defend the Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and
swear never to act in a way that would threaten its status as the State
Religion.

I, Statia Cornelia Valeriana Juliana Aeternia (K. Jennifer Harris) swear to
protect and defend the Constitution of Nova Roma.

I, Statia Cornelia Valeriana Juliana Aeternia (K. Jennifer Harris) further
swear to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of the office of
Praetor to the best of my abilities.

On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods and
Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I accept the
position of Curule Aedile and all the rights, privileges, obligations, and
responsibilities attendant thereto.


Ego, Statia Cornelia Valeriana Juliana Aeternia (K. Jennifer Harris ) hac re
ipsa decus Novae Romae me defensuram, et semper pro populo senatuque Novae
Romae acturam esse sollemniter IVRO.

Ego,Statia Cornelia Valeriana Juliana Aeternia (K. Jennifer Harris) officio
Curulis Aedilis Novae Romae accepto, deos deasque Romae in omnibus meae
vitae publicae temporibus culturum, et virtutes Romanas publica privataque
vita me persecuturam esse IVRO.

Ego, Statia Cornelia Valeriana Juliana Aeternia (K. Jennifer Harris)
Religioni Romanae me fauturam et eam defensuram, et numquam contra eius
statum publicum me acturam esse, ne quid detrimenti capiat IVRO.

Ego, Statia Cornelia Valeriana Juliana Aeternia (K.Jennifer Harris) officiis
muneris Curulis Aedilis me quam optime functuram esse praeterea IVRO.

Meo civis Novae Romae honore, coram deis deabusque populi Romani, et
voluntate favoreque eorum, ego munus Curulis Aedilis una cum iuribus,
privilegiis, muneribus et officiis comitantibus ACCIPIO.

Given by my hand on the Kalends of Ianuarius 2764 AVC in the Consulships of
Publius Stephanus
Ullerius Venator and Gaius Equitius Cato.


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SALVETE!

Hodie est Kalendae Ianuariae; natalis Vediovi; natalis Aesculapi; Streniae.

Annum Novum bonum faustum felicem!

L. Furius Purpureo vowed a temple for Vediovis while fighting the Battle of Cremona (200 BCE) during which he defeated the Carthaginians under Hamilcar and their Gallic allies. The temple was built on the River Tiber Island. It was then dedicated on 1 January 194 BCE.
Sources: Livy, History 31.21; 34.53; Fowler, W. W. (1899) "The Roman Festivals of the Period of the Roman Republic", London.

The feriae or "dies natalis" of Asculapius on 1 January designates the day on which a temple for this God of Healing was first dedicated in Rome in 460 AUC (293 BCE). Aesculapius was first called to Rome in response to an oracle that suggested He might aid against a plague.
"The year (293 BCE) had been a happy one in many ways, but this was hardly adequate consolation for the one major disaster: the plague that raged through town and countryside alike. The devastation it caused was thought to be an evil omen, and thus the Sibylline Oracles were consulted to find what limits or remedy the Gods proposed for it ravages. The Books revealed that Aesculapius must be summoned from Epidaurus to Rome; however because the consuls were busy engaged in a war, nothing was done about it that year except that one day was set aside for a supplicatio for the God."
The "numen," or presence of Aesculapius, arrived in the form of a large snake who had traveled with Rome's envoys back from Epidaurus .
"They brought with them a snake that had joined them in the ship and which no doubt was a manifestation of the God; from the ship, it went in the island in the River Tiber, to the place where the temple of Aesculapius has been erected."
His Temple was built in the form of the ship He had first arrived in. The Temple became a center for the introduction of Hippocratic medicine to Rome. Eventually it had a hospital attached to the Temple that mainly treated elderly slaves.
Sources: Livy, History 10.47.6; Livy, Perioche 11.3; Fowler, W. W. (1899) "The Roman Festivals of the Period of the Roman Republic," London.

Strenia is the Goddess of strength and endurance. Originally a Sabine Goddess, she had a temple on the Via Sacra.

This day, capite velato, I have invoked Iuno Covella on the 5th day by saying the traditional formula:

"Die Quinti te kalo Iuno Covella"

I offered incense and saying prayers I asked the Goddess to be favorable toward us the entire Nova Roman community.

The festivals to be celebrated in the month of Ianuarius shall be:

1 F Kal: Vediove, Aesculapio, Strenae (nundina).
2 F dies ater
3 C
4 C
5 F Vicae Poto/ Victoria.
6 F dies ater
7 C
8 C
9 NP Agonalia Iano (nundina)
10 C
11 NP Carmentalia Iuturnalia
12 C
13 NP Feriae Iovi
14 EN dies ater
15 NP Carmentalia
16 C Concordia
17 F (nundina)
18 C Compitalia
19 C
20 C
21 C
22 C
23 C
24 C Feriae Semantivae
25 F (nundina)
26 C
27 C Castoris
28 C
29 F
30 F (Ara Pacis Augustae)
31 C (Hecate)

At the end I poured a libation of honeyed milk thanking to the Goddess for Her benevolence.

VALETE,
Sabinus

Omnibus s.d.


I have been obliged to remain more silent than usual during these last days, for family reasons, and I just take knowledge of the resignations of Gn. Equitius Marinus and C. Fabius Buteo Quintilianus.


As many of us, I am sad of these decisions, but not necessarily for the same reasons.


I am sad first, on the form. Censorius Marinus' resignation is not worthy of the image he tried to give us all through these years. I have would have appreciated a few public words, and, personally, a few private ones. We missed both.


My former colleague Quintilianus leaves us with more dignity, with a dignified farewell letter. But here too, I would have like a few private words, once our term and the fights were over.


But I am not really surprised : both resignations seem having been �written�, and still present in the positions both men adopted from last Fall 2009/2762.


First - and I think it is more accurate for my former colleague - behind last year positions, and to the attempt to impose a dictatorship by a coup, stood a global idea of what a Roman organization like ours should be. This idea, Quintilianus has reminded it. It is a coherent and respectable one.


So, this is not the position itself which probably led Quintilianus or Marinus to this resignation, but the way both �played their hand� this year.


The first big error was committed in this Fall 2762, when your servant was not considered, still candidate for consul, as important enough to be informed on the details of the planned dictatorship for 2763 and that, when elected, he was required to �apply� a plan decided by other ones. The second error was not to play honestly the agreement between consuls which consisted in working on new by-laws for NR Inc. first, and second on fixing our IT problems, and to use this, in a second time, as a casus belli for imposing the dictatorship. The last error consisted in the several technical mistakes committed in launching last July coup : when one tries a putsch, one cannot commit such mistakes, or you are dead, politically or, in Ancient Rome, probably physically.


I have thought several times, during these last months, of the advices that gave me, in the recent years, several of those who have now resigned, about the necessity to think �politically� and that �everything is politics� in Nova Roma, while I was speaking of values and Law. I cecorded these advices, and, at the end of my consular term, cannot hide you that my conclusion are that the best theoreticians are not always the best generals on the battlefield...


I wonder whether my ex-friend Quintilianus, was not in fact, since 2762, already in the tracks that would lead him either to a global victory, or to a resignation, and that their were no average retreat position for him : aut Caesar, aut nihil...
As he told it himself, he reached the end of a cycle, and was a bit tired of a form of organization who left him unsatisfied. Has he played, with conscience or not, the wrong card when he could have played the good one ? I do not know. He is the one who may say it.


Our now resigning comrades had, thus, the choice. And they had it several times. They played, lowering the importance of a few parameters, and lost. Quintilianus' resignation is a logical step after this lost battle.


I am sad, also, for Marinus, who had also my sincere respect.
If he kept a marginal role until this summer, he seemed having adopted, all along this year and at the decisive moments, each time the wrong position : he chose first having a �sabbatical year�... and finally accepted to receive a dictatorship ; he chose not working actively on the by-laws, which led us to the first tensions of the Spring ; he chose accepting the dictatorship, for, finally, renouncing to it, while he could have, just consulting me before, be aware of the difficulties he would face.


Finally, our Marinus could have had, in case of victory of my former colleague's side, the second most important role in Nova Roma's history � after our Founders - but is now leaving the Republic through the tiniest window, not because he had bad intents, but because he was blind, accepted to serve �friends� ' interests, and committed one single error : to think that he could be a dictator against the will of the consul maior.
This is not reasonable, for it is a big waste of energy and skills, at individual or global level.




Both men have, naturally, my best and sincere greetings for their projects.


Then, the fact such senior citizens may resign, must bring us considering one obvious reality : even we are strongly living our community as a Republic, a Nation, or the continuation of Ancient Rome, every one may leave it. Apart escaping Roman territorial imperium, it was hard, two milleniums ago, to break the links with Rome. And a Roman citizen kept her/his citizenship, apart exceptions.


So let us not forget that if �we are Romans�, we nevertheless live our romanity inside a non-profit-making corporation framework, and go on seeing how we may improve this last frame in order to avoid such future resignations, and that former members may consider that other organizations could be better places to leave this romanitas.


Valete omnes,


P. Memmius Albucius
former consul

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Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus S.P.D.


After receiving favorable auspicies, and making offerings to Iuno, Ianus,
and Iuppiter I take the following oath:


I, Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus *(David Oliver Kling)* do hereby solemnly
swear to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best
interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.

As Rex Sacrorum of Nova Roma, I, Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus *(David Oliver
Kling)* swear to honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings,
and to pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private life.

I, *Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus (David Oliver Kling)* swear to uphold and
defend the Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never
to act in a way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.

I, *Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus (David Oliver Kling)* swear to protect and
defend the Constitution of Nova Roma.

I, *Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus (David Oliver Kling)* further swear to
fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of the office of *Rex Sacrorum* to
the best of my abilities.

On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods and
Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I accept the
position of Rex Sacrorum and all the rights, privileges, obligations, and
responsibilities attendant thereto.
Given by my hand on the Kalends of Ianuarius 2764 AVC in the consulships of
Ullerius Venator and Gaius Equitius Cato.

Valete;

Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus


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Cn. Cornelius Lentulus Pontifex: K. Fabio Buteoni Modiano Regi Sacrorum: Quiritibus: SPD.


HAIL TO THE FIRST REX SACRORUM,
SACRIFICIAL KING OF THE NOVA ROMAN REPUBLIC,
K. FABIUS BUTEO MODIANUS!

I announce you glad news Quirites!

As of today, K. Buteo Modianus, the first Rex Sacrorum (Sacrificial King) of our Republic enters office!

From today, we have a Rex Sacrorum! We are one BIG step closer to the restoration of the Pax Deorum Romana!

Let's congratulate to our first Rex Sacrorum, K. Buteo Modianus!

Hail to the first Rex Sacrorum of Nova Roma!

All the Gods and Janus especially bless him and his sacred activities for our Republic!



Felicem Annum Novum!

Salvete,

I, M. Cornelius Gualterus Graecus (Walter M. Shandruk) do hereby solemnly swear to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.

As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, M. Cornelius Gualterus Graecus (Walter M. Shandruk) swear to honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and to pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private life.

I, M. Cornelius Gualterus Graecus (Walter M. Shandruk) swear to uphold and defend the Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act in a way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.

I, M. Cornelius Gualterus Graecus (Walter M. Shandruk) swear to protect and defend the Constitution of Nova Roma.

I, M. Cornelius Gualterus Graecus (Walter M. Shandruk) further swear to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of the office of Praetor to the best of my abilities.

On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods and Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I accept the position of Praetor and all the rights, privileges, obligations, and responsibilities attendant thereto.

-----

Ego, M. Cornelius Gualterus Graecus (Walter M. Shandruk), hac re ipsa decus Novae Romae me defensurum, et semper pro populo senatuque Novae Romae acturum esse sollemniter iuro.

Ego, M. Cornelius Gualterus Graecus (Walter M. Shandruk), officio praetoris Novae Romae accepto, deos deasque Romae in omnibus meae vitae publicae temporibus culturum, et virtutes Romanas publica privataque vita me persecuturum esse iuro.

Ego, M. Cornelius Gualterus Graecus (Walter M. Shandruk), Religioni Romanae me fauturum et eam defensurum, et numquam contra eius statum publicum me acturum esse, ne quid detrimenti capiat iuro.

Ego, M. Cornelius Gualterus Graecus (Walter M. Shandruk), praetoris officiis muneris me quam optime functurum esse praeterea iuro.

Meo civis Novae Romae honore, coram deis deabusque populi Romani, et voluntate favoreque eorum, ego munus praetoris una cum iuribus, privilegiis, muneribus et officiis comitantibus accipio.

Valete,

M. Cornelius Gualterus Graecus

Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus Catoni salutem dicit

Congratulations one your new status as consul.

Regarding Scholastica, as a former censor I can say that she has been an
important person in naming issues pertaining to new citizens. She has
contributed her skills to Nova Roma, and after she was denied the
opportunity to run for office and yet still remains is a tribute to her
sense of fortitude. She presented no "threat" of lawsuit. She is bitter,
but I suspect you would have been bitter as well if it had happened to you.

Vale;

Modianus

On Sat, Jan 1, 2011 at 8:11 AM, Cato <catoinnyc@...> wrote:

>
>
> Cato Tulliae Scholasticae sal.
>
> It is unfortunate that you see the necessity of sullying the very first day
> of a brand new decade with slur and innuendo. Yes, you're bitter about
> Albucius' actions. Got it. You'd rather have Fred Flintstone as consul
> instead of me. Got it. You think everyone elected in this past election is a
> mean-spirited, cruel, despot-in-training. Got it. You think the now-departed
> Marinus should be made a saint for putting up with us for so long. Got it.
>
> Well, you can continue to sit on the sidelines, harping and moaning and
> casting all kinds of nasty remarks out willy-nilly - OR you can show
> yourself once more brilliantly useful to the Respublica and truly concerned
> with her future. No-one is forcing you to do or say anything. The choice is
> yours.
>
> Vale,
>
> Cato
>


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Salve Rex Sacrorum,

Having taking this oath, which was not mandatory for you, emphasizes your will placing your action in the consensual role you intended to play in these last months of 2763.

You have my whole support in your office, Modiane.

Vale,


P. Memmius Albucius
censor

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, David Kling <tau.athanasios@...> wrote:
>
> Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus S.P.D.
>
>
> After receiving favorable auspicies, and making offerings to Iuno, Ianus,
> and Iuppiter I take the following oath:
>
>
> I, Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus *(David Oliver Kling)* do hereby solemnly
> swear to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best
> interests of the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.
>
> As Rex Sacrorum of Nova Roma, I, Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus *(David Oliver
> Kling)* swear to honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings,
> and to pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private life.
>
> I, *Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus (David Oliver Kling)* swear to uphold and
> defend the Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never
> to act in a way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.
>
> I, *Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus (David Oliver Kling)* swear to protect and
> defend the Constitution of Nova Roma.
>
> I, *Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus (David Oliver Kling)* further swear to
> fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of the office of *Rex Sacrorum* to
> the best of my abilities.
>
> On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods and
> Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I accept the
> position of Rex Sacrorum and all the rights, privileges, obligations, and
> responsibilities attendant thereto.
> Given by my hand on the Kalends of Ianuarius 2764 AVC in the consulships of
> Ullerius Venator and Gaius Equitius Cato.
>
> Valete;
>
> Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Cn. Cornelius Lentulus pontifex consulibus, praetoribus, tribunis plebis et omnibus Quiritibus s. p. d.

+ + + BONUM FAUSTUM FELICEM FORTUNATUM ANNUM NOVUM MMDCCLXIV + + +

Happy, prosperous, propitious and blessed New Year! The Kalends of Januray, the holiday of Father Ianus, is celebrated today. The celebration of the Beginning of the Beginnings. May Father Ianus bless you all.

You will find a ritual to Father Ianus I as pontifex have today conducted before a home altar. This ritual prays for the new Rex Sacrorum and for the new magistrates, and for all the citizens. In my next message you will find a shorter version, too, for every Nova Roman citizen: you can use that prayer at your lararium during the following days.

FESTIVE RITUALS AND SACRIFICES

I send you two rituals, but here below you'll find one ritual. One of the two rituals is that I've conducted as a pontifex; you, too, can use this one if you are another pontifex or flamen or higher magistrate. But I've created another, shorter and simpler one, for ordinary citizens of Nova Roma. I wish as many of you as possible use that in your regular daily lararium prayers in January.

SACRIFICE TO FATHER IANUS FOR THE KALENDS OF JANUARY, BEGINNING OF 2764 AUC, THE CONSULATE OF P. ULLERIUS AND C. EQUITIUS

Favete linguis!

(Beginning of the sacrifice.)

PRAEFATIO

Iane pater, deus novi initii,
te hoc ture commovendo
bonas preces precor,
uti sies volens propitius
Populo Novo Romano Quiritibus,
mihi, domo, familiae!

(Incense is placed in the focus of the altar.)

Iane pater, deus novi initii,
uti te ture commovendo
bonas preces precatus sum,
eiusdem rei ergo
macte vino inferio esto!

(Libation of wine is made.)

PRECATIO

Iane pater, deus novi initii,
custos futuri et praeteriti temporis sanctissime,
his Kalendis Ianuariis anni novi nunc incepti
te precor, veneror, detestorque quaesoque:
uti laetitiam fortunamque,
omnes eventus bonos fautosque,
fortunatos felicissimosque,
pacem concordiamque constantem
societati Novae Romae tribuas;
utique Rem Publicam Populi Novi Romani Quiritium
confirmes, augeas, adiuves,
omnibusque inceptibus conatibusque Populi Novi Romani Quiritium faveas,
utique sies volens propitius Populo Novo Romano Quiritibus,
regi sacrorum novo K. Fabio Buteoni Modiano,
consulibus novis P. Ullerio Stephano Venatori et C. Equitio Catoni,
praetoribus novis Cn. Iulio Caesari et M. Cornelio Gualtero Graeco,
omnibus magistratibus et senatui et collegio pontificum,
omnibus civibus, viris et mulieribus, pueris et puellabus Novis Romanis,
mihi, domo, familiae!

SACRIFICIUM

Quarum rerum ergo macte
hoc libo libando,
hoc vino libando,
hoc ture ommovendo
esto fito volens propitius
Populo Novo Romano Quiritibus,
regi sacrorum novo K. Fabio Buteoni Modiano,
consulibus novis P. Ullerio Stephano Venatori et C. Equitio Catoni,
praetoribus novis Cn. Iulio Caesari et M. Cornelio Gualtero Graeco,
omnibus magistratibus et senatui et collegio pontificum,
omnibus civibus, viris et mulierbus, pueris et puellabus Novis Romanis,
mihi, domo, familiae!

(Libum is sacrificed, libation is made and incense is sacrificed.)

REDDITIO

Iane pater, deus novi initii,
uti te ture commovendo
et vino libando,
et libo libando,
bonas preces precatus sum,
earundem rerum ergo
macte vino inferio esto!

(Libation of wine is made)

Ilicet!

(End of the sacrifice.)

PIACULUM

Iane,
Iuppiter Optime Maxmime, Iuno, Minerva,
Omnes Di Immortales quocumque nomine:
si quidquam vobis in hac caerimonia displicuit,
hoc vino inferio
veniam peto
et vitium meum expio.

(Libation of wine is made.)

+ + + BONUM FAUSTUM FELICEM FORTUNATUM ANNUM NOVUM MMDCCLXIV + + +

Salvete omnes!

I, *Gaia Valeria Pulchra* do hereby solemnly swear to uphold the honor of
Nova Roma, and to act always in the best interests of the people and the
Senate of Nova Roma.

As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, *Gaia Valeria Pulchra* swear to honor the
Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and to pursue the Roman
Virtues in my public and private life.

I, *Gaia Valeria Pulchra *swear to uphold and defend the Religio Romana as
the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act in a way that would
threaten its status as the State Religion.

I, *Gaia Valeria Pulchra* swear to protect and defend the Constitution of
Nova Roma.

I, *Gaia Valeria Pulchra* further swear to fulfill the obligations and
responsibilities of the office of *Plebeian Aedile* to the best of my
abilities.

On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods and
Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I accept the
position of Plebeian Aedile and all the rights, privileges, obligations, and
responsibilities attendant thereto.


Gratias vobis ago!


All hail the King of the Guinea Pigs!!!


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Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus P. Memmio Albucio salutem dicit

Thank you for your support. I am hoping this year will be an auspicious
year for Nova Roma.

Vale;

Caeso Buteo

On Sat, Jan 1, 2011 at 5:16 PM, publiusalbucius <albucius_aoe@...>wrote:

>
>
> Salve Rex Sacrorum,
>
> Having taking this oath, which was not mandatory for you, emphasizes your
> will placing your action in the consensual role you intended to play in
> these last months of 2763.
>
> You have my whole support in your office, Modiane.
>
> Vale,
>
> P. Memmius Albucius
> censor
>


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Cn. Lentulus pontifex amicis et Quiritibus sal.

Bonum felicem faustum fortunatum annum novum MMDCCLXIV!

I wish all Nova Romans a very happy and propitious and blessed New Year, the 2764th year of the City!

You
will find your ritual to Father Ianus, and to other gods you want to
invoke, in this message. It is written for every Nova Roman citizen:
you can use this prayer at your lararium on the 1st of January and
during the days until the Ides of January, for praying a happy,
successful and propitious New Year of your family and Nova Roma.

This
prayer here is a short and simple one, for ordinary citizens of Nova
Roma. I wish as many of you as possible use this in your prayers
tomorrow, and on the first days of January.

After each Latin
section there is an English translation. Please feel free to correct
publicly my English, and then we will find together solutions to have a
religious and sacral Roman English text.

Roman prayers were
generally rhythmical, composed as verse of the rhythm of thoughts,
repetitions, alliterations, the number of words and accents.

This is how my prayers are composed, and I tried to make the English one so that it recall the Latin verses.

USING THE NEW YEAR PRAYER

To use this prayer, you might consult the following articles about rites on our website:

http://novaroma.org/nr/Guide_to_Sacrifice
http://novaroma.org/nr/Adoratio
http://novaroma.org/nr/Daily_Rituals_(Nova_Roma)

After
the words for Ianus, there is "blank text" for other deities you choose
to worship. Please fill the empty place with the name of the deity you
want, and fix the word "propitius" (male) or "propitia" (female)
according to the gender of the deity you invoke. It is STRONGLY
recommended to invoke your patron deities and those deities you
especially need in the New Year. Each of them must have a new
invocation for each section of the entire prayer. I suggest the
following gods and goddesses:

- Concordia
- Iuppiter Optimus Maximus (in vocative: Optime Maxime)
- Fortuna

YOUR TRANSLATED NEW YEAR RITUAL

PRAEFATIO - PREFACE TO THE PRAYER

"Iane pater, deus novi initii,
te hoc ture commovendo
bonas preces precor,
uti sis volens propitius
Novis Romanis, amicis meis,
mihi, domo, familiae!"

Father Ianus, God of the New Beginning,
by offering you this incense
I pray good prayers so
that you be benevolent and propitious
to the Nova Romans, to my friends,
to me, to my household and to my family.

(Incense is placed in the focus of the altar.)

"__________( name of another deity in vocative),
te hoc ture commovendo
bonas preces precor,
uti sis volens propitius/propitia
Novis Romanis, amicis meis,
mihi, domo, familiae!!"

____________ (name of another deity),
by offering you this incense
I pray good prayers so
that you be benevolent and propitious
to the Nova Romans, to my friends,
to me, to my household and to my family.

(Incense is placed in the focus of the altar.)

"Iane pater, deus novi initii,
uti te ture commovendo
bonas preces precatus sum,
eiusdem rei ergo
macte vino inferio esto!"

Father Ianus, God of the New Beginning,
as by offering incense
I have prayed good prayers,
for the very same reason
be thou blessed by this wine.

(Libation of wine is made.)

"__________( name of another deity in vocative),
uti te ture commovendo
bonas preces precatus sum,
eiusdem rei ergo
macte vino inferio esto!"

____________ (name of another deity),
as by offering incense
I have prayed good prayers,
for the very same reason
be thou blessed by this wine.

(Libation of wine is made.)

PRECATIO - THE PRAYER

"Iane pater, deus novi initii,
custos futuri et praeteriti temporis sanctissime,
his Kalendis Ianuariis anni novi nunc incepti
te precor, quaesoque:
uti laetitiam fortunamque,
omnes eventus bonos fautosque,
fortunatos felicissimosque,
pacem concordiamque
societati Novae Romae
familiaeque meae tribuas;
utique sis volens propitius
Novis Romanis, amicis meis,
mihi, domo, familiae!"

Father Ianus, God of the New Beginning,
Most Sacred Guardian of the future and past,
on this first day of the New Year, Kalends of January,
I pray and ask you so
that you give gladness and fortune,
a good and prosperous,
successful and most happy progress of events,
peace and concord
to the society of Nova Roma
and to my own family;
and that you be benevolent and propitious
to the Nova Romans, to my friends,
to me, to my household and to my family.

SACRIFICIUM - THE SACRIFICE

"Cuius rei ergo macte
hoc vino libando,
hoc ture ommovendo
esto fito volens propitius
Novis Romanis, amicis meis,
mihi, domo, familiae!"

For this reason, thou blessed
by offering this wine,
by offering this incense
be benevolent and propitious
to the Nova Romans, to my friends,
to me, to my household and to my family.

(Libation is made and incense is sacrificed.)

PIACULUM - THE EXPIATION OF MISTAKES DURING THE RITUAL

"Iane pater, deus novi initii,
"__________( names of all other deities invoked in vocative),
Lares, Manes, Penates,
Iuppiter, Iuno, Minerva,
Omnes Di Immortales quocumque nomine:
si quidquam vobis in hac caerimonia displiceat,
hoc vino inferio
veniam peto
et vitium meum expio."

Father Ianus, God of the New Beginning,
"__________( names of all other deities invoked),
Lares, Manes, Penates,
Iuppiter, Iuno, Minerva,
All Gods Immortal, by whichever name:
if something in this ceremony was unpleasant to you,
by this wine
I do apogize
and expiate my mistake.

(Libation of wine is made.)

I
wish my fellow citizens a very happy and blessed New Year, full of
peace and gladness. May Father Ianus bless you all, together with all
the gods and goddesses of the Roman people.

BONUM FELICEM FAUSTUM FORTUNATUM ANNUM NOVUM MMDCCLXIV !!!!


Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus,
P O N T I F E X
SACERDOS CONCORDIAE
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Legatus Pro Praetore Provinciae Pannoniae
Sacerdos Provinciae Pannoniae






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Reminder from:		Nova-Roma Yahoo! Group
Title:		After every Kalends, Nones, Ides, the next day is "Ater"
Date:		Sunday January 2, 2011
Time:		All Day
Repeats:		This event repeats every month.
Notes:		Ater (unlucky) *Gods or Goddesses should not be invoked by name while indoors, and no celestial God or Goddess should be invoked by name while outdoors. *Sacrifices should not be made. *These days are ill-omened to begin any new project since any new project would necessarily begin by performing a rite calling for the assistance of the gods. Such religious rites, beginning something new, are not to be performed. *Avoid making journeys, or doing anything risky. NOTA BENE: Normal work would still be performed on dies atri, and as part of performing any work one performs rites for the patron deities, geni locii, and other appropriate deities. Likewise, the daily routine is also performed before the lararium
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Omnibus in foro S. P. D.



Prayer to Vesta



Salutatio: I greet you, Mother Vesta, and humbly invite you into my home and
into my heart, that my altar might be filled with your great and wonderful
presence, your glory, and your ever enduring strength.



Invocatio:

Great Vesta, your eternal flame guards and gives life to the Res Publica.
Your light safeguards us from the darkness of chaos: the warmth of your
sacred flame protects us from the icy chill of fear: hear me, beloved
mother: keep our Republic safe from all dangers from without and from
within. Protect all her Magistrates', Pontifices, priests and citizens,
their families, homes, and all that they hold dear. Safeguard our new
Magistrates, that the ways they travel may be filled with your light, and
they may always feel the warmth of your care. Prosper them in their
offices, for you, in your steadiness and faithfulness, provide a source of
strength for those who must make careful and difficult choices. Protect
me, great mother, my home, my family and all that I hold dear.



Sacrificio:

Vesta, with this incense, which I offer to you on behalf of all Novi Romani,
I pray good prayers. Hear me, Great Mother, for we would gather in the
warmth of your sacred fire, and live peaceably in the light of it's holy
flame. You who have always cared for and protected Rome, care for and
protect her daughter, Nova Roma, that we may flourish and in so doing, honor
you. Accept this gift of incense that I offer, and accept, too, the service
offered reverently and joyously by this, your most humble priest. To you I
give my mind, that I may serve you with intelligence and wisdom. To you, I
give my voice, that I may speak of you with eloquence and beauty. To you,
beloved Vesta, I give my heart, that I may always find my home in the light
of your presence, and, in so doing, reflect in some small way, your enduring
goodness and be a blessing to those I serve. To you, I give my hands that
they may serve you in any way.



Peaculum:



Great Vesta, if I have done or said anything that is incorrect, or
displeasing to you, I apologize, and beseech your kind forgiveness. If we,
the Quirites of nova Roma have done anything to offend or displease you, I
offer you this incense, in token of the desire of all Novi Romani to be
forgiven our offenses, and to renew our bond with you, that we may shelter,
always, in the light and warmth of your eternal flame.



Father Janus, I invoke you, and offer you this incense in gratitude for your
past blessings, and in the hope that you will continue to guard our gates,
and look kindly upon the Quirites of Nova Roma.



Perlitatio:



No more, Great mother, do I ask of you today; it is enough, and I give
gratitude to you, and rededicate myself to your service.



Note: I do not have the skill in Latin to translate this, so, until I am
able to accomplish such things with something approaching competence, if any
of our Latinists wish to provide a translation, I would be most obliged.



Valete,

C. Maria Caeca, Sacerdos Vestae

Salvete,

I, Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix (Robert Woolwine) do hereby solemnly swear
to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best interests of
the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.

As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix (Robert
Woolwine) swear to honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public
dealings, and to pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private life.

I, Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix (Robert Woolwine) swear to uphold and defend
the Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act
in a way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.

I, Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix (Robert Woolwine) swear to protect and
defend the Constitution of Nova Roma.

I, Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix (Robert Woolwine) further swear to fulfill
the obligations and responsibilities of the office of Custos to the best of
my abilities.

On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods and
Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I accept the
position of Custos and all the rights, privileges, obligations, and
responsibilities attendant thereto.


Valete,

Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix/Robert Woolwine


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Aeternia Sacerdos Vestae C. Mariae Caecae S.P.D.



Wow. I found this to be truly beautiful. The imagery and the flow of your
words were incredible.

Thank you Caeca for always thinking of us all.


Vale quam Optime,
Aeternia

On Sat, Jan 1, 2011 at 4:51 PM, C.Maria Caeca <c.mariacaeca@...>wrote:

>
>
> Omnibus in foro S. P. D.
>
> Prayer to Vesta
>
> Salutatio: I greet you, Mother Vesta, and humbly invite you into my home
> and
> into my heart, that my altar might be filled with your great and wonderful
> presence, your glory, and your ever enduring strength.
>
> Invocatio:
>
> Great Vesta, your eternal flame guards and gives life to the Res Publica.
> Your light safeguards us from the darkness of chaos: the warmth of your
> sacred flame protects us from the icy chill of fear: hear me, beloved
> mother: keep our Republic safe from all dangers from without and from
> within. Protect all her Magistrates', Pontifices, priests and citizens,
> their families, homes, and all that they hold dear. Safeguard our new
> Magistrates, that the ways they travel may be filled with your light, and
> they may always feel the warmth of your care. Prosper them in their
> offices, for you, in your steadiness and faithfulness, provide a source of
> strength for those who must make careful and difficult choices. Protect
> me, great mother, my home, my family and all that I hold dear.
>
> Sacrificio:
>
> Vesta, with this incense, which I offer to you on behalf of all Novi
> Romani,
> I pray good prayers. Hear me, Great Mother, for we would gather in the
> warmth of your sacred fire, and live peaceably in the light of it's holy
> flame. You who have always cared for and protected Rome, care for and
> protect her daughter, Nova Roma, that we may flourish and in so doing,
> honor
> you. Accept this gift of incense that I offer, and accept, too, the service
>
> offered reverently and joyously by this, your most humble priest. To you I
> give my mind, that I may serve you with intelligence and wisdom. To you, I
> give my voice, that I may speak of you with eloquence and beauty. To you,
> beloved Vesta, I give my heart, that I may always find my home in the light
>
> of your presence, and, in so doing, reflect in some small way, your
> enduring
> goodness and be a blessing to those I serve. To you, I give my hands that
> they may serve you in any way.
>
> Peaculum:
>
> Great Vesta, if I have done or said anything that is incorrect, or
> displeasing to you, I apologize, and beseech your kind forgiveness. If we,
> the Quirites of nova Roma have done anything to offend or displease you, I
> offer you this incense, in token of the desire of all Novi Romani to be
> forgiven our offenses, and to renew our bond with you, that we may shelter,
>
> always, in the light and warmth of your eternal flame.
>
> Father Janus, I invoke you, and offer you this incense in gratitude for
> your
> past blessings, and in the hope that you will continue to guard our gates,
> and look kindly upon the Quirites of Nova Roma.
>
> Perlitatio:
>
> No more, Great mother, do I ask of you today; it is enough, and I give
> gratitude to you, and rededicate myself to your service.
>
> Note: I do not have the skill in Latin to translate this, so, until I am
> able to accomplish such things with something approaching competence, if
> any
> of our Latinists wish to provide a translation, I would be most obliged.
>
> Valete,
>
> C. Maria Caeca, Sacerdos Vestae
>
>
>


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C. Petronius omnibus Quiritibus s.p.d.,

I do not know who wrote this:

> NOTA BENE: Likewise, the daily routine is also performed before the lararium.

But it is absolutely wrong. On dies atri it is not allowed to sacrifice at the lararium.

We have this prohibition in Aulus Gellius Noctes Atticae 5,17,2.
"pontifices decreverunt nullum his diebus sacrificium recte futurum." In T. Livy 6,1,12: "quidam... etiam postridie Idus rebus divinis supersederi iussum, ut postridie Kalendas quoque ac Nonas eadem religio esset, traditum putant." In Macrobius Saturnalia 1,16,25: "Fabius Maximus Servilianus pontifex in libro duodecimo negat oportere atro die parentare, quia tunc quoque ianum Iovemque praefari necesse est."
In Latin *parentare* means to make prayers at the lararium.

I beg the author of this automatic message to correct it, its Nota Bene is not correct.

Today, Jan.2 is a dies ater and the daily sacrifice at the lararium is not allowed.

Optime valete.

C. Petronius Dexter
Pontifex Arcoiali scribebat
a. d. IV Nonas Ianuarias P. Vllerio C. Equitio coss.

Caesar Dextro sal.

I believe it was Maior's entry. At your request I have edited the calendar and removed that line and inserted this:

"*Sacrifices should not be made, even at the lararium."

Optime vale

--- On Sat, 1/1/11, petronius_dexter <jfarnoud94@...> wrote:

> From: petronius_dexter <jfarnoud94@...>
> Subject: [Nova-Roma] Re: After every Kalends, Nones, Ides, the next day is "Ater", 1/2/2011, 12:00 am
> To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Saturday, January 1, 2011, 9:52 PM
> C. Petronius omnibus Quiritibus
> s.p.d.,
>
> I do not know who wrote this:
> > NOTA BENE: Likewise, the daily routine is also
> performed before the lararium.

C. Petronius A. Scholasticae s.p.d.,

> ATS2: Apparently some were aware of its imminence, and of that of
> Quintilianus. However, I, too, was surprised by both. We have lost many fine
> and long-time citizens this year, including several senators. Unfortunately
> those who are far less honorable and far less gentlemanly (inter alia) remain.

CPD: The resignation is not a proof of wisdom, mostly if we resign from something in building. Nova Roma is not a club, it is a micronation with a prism of opinions. Some wanted reduce Nova Roma to their own, they were wrong. So they leave and as says Quintilianus he goes away to found another Nova Roma... but it is stupid, Nova Roma is one and indivisible. Nova Roma is here.

> ATS2: It is more than sad news. It is devastating.

CPD: I think it will be more devastating for himself than for Nova Roma. If he counts to join the ersatz Nova Roma of Quintilianus and Piscinus, I bet that he will come back sooner here. And I will be happy to have him back citizen of the true Nova Roma.

> ATS2: Utinam, sed principatus adest.

CPD: Principatus cuius principis?

Optime vale.

C. Petronius Dexter
Arcoiali scribebat
a. d. IV Nonas Ianuarias P. Vllerio C. Equitio coss.



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>
> A. Tullia Scholastica C. Petronio Dextro quiritibus bonae voluntatis S.P.D.
>
>
>
> C. Petronius A. Scholasticae s.p.d.,
>
>> > ATS2: Apparently some were aware of its imminence, and of that of
>> > Quintilianus. However, I, too, was surprised by both. We have lost many
>> fine
>> > and long-time citizens this year, including several senators. Unfortunately
>> > those who are far less honorable and far less gentlemanly (inter alia)
>> remain.
>
> CPD: The resignation is not a proof of wisdom, mostly if we resign from
> something in building. Nova Roma is not a club, it is a micronation with a
> prism of opinions.
>
>
> ATS3: I think we abandoned that term micronation some time ago as it had
> acquired some unsavory connotations.
>
> Some wanted reduce Nova Roma to their own, they were wrong.
>
> ATS3: And the chief ones who are engaged in that are either on the BA or
> allied with those who are.
>
>
> So they leave and as says Quintilianus he goes away to found another Nova
> Roma... but it is stupid, Nova Roma is one and indivisible. Nova Roma is here.
>
> ATS3: True; it is here. But Cassius founded Novum Byzantium, and many
> seem to have followed him there.
>
>> > ATS2: It is more than sad news. It is devastating.
>
> CPD: I think it will be more devastating for himself than for Nova Roma. If he
> counts to join the ersatz Nova Roma of Quintilianus and Piscinus, I bet that
> he will come back sooner here.
>
> ATS3: I don¹t think he has any such interests. Moreover, it seems that
> Quintilianus wants his group to be all-European; we Americans apparently are
> personae non gratae. Maybe non-cultores are as well.
>
>
> And I will be happy to have him back citizen of the true Nova Roma.
>
> ATS3: And so would several of us, but from what I have heard, he has very
> different reasons for leaving, and that, too, at least one I would not have
> suspected at all. We are not inside his head, and cannot know exactly what
> motivated him to leave, but what Team BA seems to believe led him to leave is
> not likely to be among his reasons for so doing.
>
>> > ATS2: Utinam, sed principatus adest.
>
> CPD: Principatus cuius principis?
>
> ATS3: Nescisne?
>
> Optime vale.
>
> C. Petronius Dexter
> Arcoiali scribebat
> a. d. IV Nonas Ianuarias P. Vllerio C. Equitio coss.
>
> Vale, et valete.
>

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>
> A. Tullia Scholastica K. Fabio Buteoni Modiano C. Equitio Catoni Q. Fabio
> Maximo quiritibus S.P.D.
>
>
>
> Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus Catoni salutem dicit
>
> Congratulations one your new status as consul.
>
> Regarding Scholastica, as a former censor I can say that she has been an
> important person in naming issues pertaining to new citizens. She has
> contributed her skills to Nova Roma, and after she was denied the
> opportunity to run for office and yet still remains is a tribute to her
> sense of fortitude.
>
> ATS: Thank you for your kind words. As you, Modiane, may be aware, the
> denial of my candidacy, and its pretext (that of holding another magistracy,
> and that, too, an involuntary one whose duties I could not [and did not]
> perform, and which I therefore refused), were almost certainly intended so
> that I would be unable to run for office. While the former consul likely was
> within his rights to appoint anyone he chose, it was at the very least unwise
> to do so during the period scheduled for candidacy announcements, and to do so
> without asking the prospective appointees whether or not they were able and
> willing to perform said duties. Rejecting my refusal of this office went
> beyond the pale. An honorable person would have accepted my refusal to accept
> this unwanted office. Others were excused, but I was not. Of course, I was
> the only one running for office...draw your own conclusions.
>
> As for holding two magistracies simultaneously (in violation of the law),
> I might point out that our immediate past plebeian aedile was allowed to run
> for tribune, and was elected to that office, therefore held both the aedilitas
> plebeia and the tribunate simultaneously until the end of her term as aedile.
> Things that cause great outcries when attributable to those who have some
> association with one particular faction provoke no such outbursts when the
> same occurs, but resides with members of the other one. If you¹re a member of
> Team BA, formerly known as the Boni, you get a free pass; if not, you get
> abused.
>
>
>
>
> She presented no "threat" of lawsuit. She is bitter,
>
> ATS: No, I¹m not. I don¹t harbor such emotions. I am perhaps surprised
> that a former friend was so intransigent, perhaps so hostile to me and for no
> apparent reason, but not bitter.
>
>
> but I suspect you would have been bitter as well if it had happened to you.
>
> ATS: I suspect that you would be right. I also would have thought that
> Cato might have preferred to win in an election rather than a coronation, that
> is, an election in which his success was not guaranteed because there were
> more candidates than positions, but hey, that¹s just me.
>
> More below in response to Cato, then to QFM.
>
> Vale;
>
> Modianus
>
> On Sat, Jan 1, 2011 at 8:11 AM, Cato <catoinnyc@...
> <mailto:catoinnyc%40gmail.com> > wrote:
>
>> >
>> >
>> > Cato Tulliae Scholasticae sal.
>> >
>> > It is unfortunate that you see the necessity of sullying the very first day
>> > of a brand new decade with slur and innuendo.
>
> ATS: My post was begun on the previous day, but in any case, New Year¹s
> is no big deal. It¹s the day one gets out a new calendar and has to remember
> to write a new date in one¹s checkbook. The new magistrates begin their terms
> under a cloud anyway; the elections were that only in name, not fact. That is
> particularly true in regard to the consulate; this is the first time I can
> recall that a fully-qualified candidate was not allowed to run for any office
> whatsoever, and that, too, on specious grounds. Truth may be painful, but if
> it sullies one, well...
>
>
> Yes, you're bitter about
>> > Albucius' actions. Got it.
>
> ATS: As above, I¹m not bitter. Albucius wronged me, and the citizenry,
> including you and Venator. His post earlier today demonstrates a
> misunderstanding of several events and persons; probably he has been hanging
> out with the wrong crowd for too long.
>
>
> You'd rather have Fred Flintstone as consul
>> > instead of me. Got it.
>
> ATS: Nonsense.
>
>
> You think everyone elected in this past election is a
>> > mean-spirited, cruel, despot-in-training. Got it.
>
> ATS: More nonsense. I do think that most, if not all, who were elected
> honor the nit-picking details of corporate law more than they do those of NR
> (or of antiquity). I do think that several do not understand that certain
> behavior, certain topics, and certain vocabulary are unsuitable for the ML, or
> elsewhere in public. I do think that some worship power and / or money, and
> that some deem women inferior and languages other than English beneath their
> dignity.
>
> You think the now-departed
>> > Marinus should be made a saint for putting up with us for so long. Got it.
>
> ATS: Marinus had his own reasons for leaving, and you are not privy to
> them. Neither is Fabius, who has his own take on that and other matters.
>> >
>> > Well, you can continue to sit on the sidelines, harping and moaning and
>> > casting all kinds of nasty remarks out willy-nilly -
>
>
> ATS: Oh, Cato, I am not harping and moaning, or casting nasty remarks
> willy-nilly. Maybe you don¹t like what I said, however; perhaps it came too
> close to the mark.
>
>
> OR you can show
>> > yourself once more brilliantly useful to the Respublica and truly concerned
>> > with her future.
>
> ATS: I am continuing to be quite useful to the quondam Res Publica Novae
> Romae. I am also concerned about her future, if for no better reason than
> that her immediate future seems to lie at least in part in the hands of
> certain allies of those who delight in vicious assaults against those whose
> take on various topics is different from their own, who are prone to
> misinterpreting the words and motives of others, and who appear to have less
> than honorable reasons for their pursuit of office and officeholders.
>
>
> No-one is forcing you to do or say anything. The choice is
>> > yours.
>
> ATS: And no one is forcing you to say anything, or to misinterpret my
> motives, those of Marinus, or those of Quintilianus.
>
> Will try to paste Fabius¹ message and add responses below.
>
> =====
>
>
> In a message dated 1/1/2011 1:24:19 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> fororom@... writes:
>
>> > ATS2: Apparently some were aware of its imminence, and of that of
>> > Quintilianus. However, I, too, was surprised by both. We have lost many
> fine
>> > and long-time citizens this year, including several senators.
> Unfortunately
>> > those who are far less honorable and far less gentlemanly (inter alia)
> remain.
> Q. Fabius Maximus SPD
> Salvete
>
> Pardon me madam. You mis state the facts.
>
> Every one who left Nova Roma did so to avoid the consequences of their
> actions.
>
> ATS: What makes you say that? Do you read minds? I know that there were
> other factors involved with one of these resignations, and just possibly some
> of the stated ones applied to the other. How, too, do you know about every
> single resignation from NR? Maybe Sabinus and Modianus do, but then that is
> part of their job.
>
>
> After threatening members of the NR Board of Directors earlier this
> year, a group of Senators, religious Sacerdotes and citizens attempted to
> subvert the legal government of Nova Roma since it wasn't doing what they
> wanted, expected or could achieve monetarily.
>
> ATS: Really? I saw no threats, but seem to recall that the government
> was totally paralyzed. A legal means of breaking that logjam might have
> appeared to have been a good idea.
>
> When the original members of Nova Roma blocked them after a desperate
> struggle,
>
> ATS: Desperate struggle? Where? On the BA? I sure missed that, so it
> must not have been in the Senate or on the magisterial lists.
>
>
> of which many citizens were unaware,
>
> ATS: Well, I certainly was unaware of any desperate struggle, or, for
> that matter, of anything until the matter of dictatorship was discussed in the
> Senate.
>
>
> they realized when we the
> victors would not say " Aw shucks we know you were only kidding..." and that
> many had opened themselves to real and costly legislation in the real world
> for their legal trespasses, they fled.
>
> ATS: I disagree. As above, there were other reasons. Of course, I¹m not
> paranoid, as some seem to be...
>
> Their resignations are the equivalent of losers falling on their swords to
> avoid proscription. And while that may be the cowardly way out consider
> how many of us original Nova Romanoi had to deal, nay endure these
> people, who insulted and intimidated those who did not agree with them or
> their personal goals. Yet we stayed, we fought, we endured. We did not
> leave.
>
> ATS: Insulted and intimidated the BA members? More like the BA members
> insulted and intimidated anyone whose views they did not like. It¹s the
> favorite activity of some. BTW, there are many good people in NR who did NOT
> arrive in the first week or the first year after its founding, and quite
> possibly some who did are not so meritorious.
>
>
> Today the fact that many of the original members of Nova Roma are once
> again active, and the Nova Roma which was set on the path by C. Fabius
> Quintilianus where the cult of personality ruled Nova Roma has come to an end.
>
> ATS: Cult of personality? Huh? And with Quintilianus? What DID you
> have to drink on New Year¹s Eve? Or subsequently?
>
> It
> was these personalities that prevent persons from running for offices,
> silenced them through illegal use of laws, and intimidated them by threats.
>
> ATS: What? Don¹t be ridiculous. All qualified candidates were
> accepted...until THIS YEAR, when your new-found pal crossed over to the dark
> side.
>
>
> That day is over, the Cult of Personality has fallen with Fabius
> Quintilianus resignation and we will have again a Republic that will be ruled
> by law
> and not whim.
>
> ATS: Guess that¹s why the laws have been ignored. Not by Marinus and /
> or Quintilianus, either.
>
> As for honourable Romans madam, you are surrounded by them. Men and Women
> who did not forsake their republic when threatened with ruin or worse and
> persevered.
>
> ATS: Who are these supposed victims of threats of ruin? The only ones I
> have heard about emanated from your side, from the BA group, not their
> opponents.
>
> If you do not wish to remain within their ranks and rather
> fall on your sword,
>
> ATS: WHAT?! Why should I commit suicide? Or leave NR? For reasons
> unknown to me, but perhaps known to the former consul, I was wrongly prevented
> from running for office. I am not so sure that those still here are so
> honorable as they seem to think, or things would have been done very
> differently. Moreover, in case there are any lingering doubts, I am not a
> member of Quintilianus¹ inner (or outer) circle; in fact, he doesn¹t like me.
> I have also had very little contact with Marinus for the past several years,
> and none with Quintilianus. I was not privy to any thoughts of a
> dictatorship, let alone any plans for that. Now maybe you and / or the former
> consul believe that I was, but you and he are wrong. Wouldn¹t be the first
> time.
>
>
> we will understand. In fact it is expected if you are a
> Roman.
>
> ATS: Sure. Leave if you don¹t think the way Sulla and you and pals do.
> Leave if you are wronged by a magistrate who may have paranoid delusions about
> you. Not really the Roman way at all. Maybe the Shogun Japanese one.
>
> Valete
>
> Valete.
>
>

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Cato omnibus in foro SPD

Hodiernus dies est ante diem IV Nonas Ianuarius; hic dies fastus aterque est.

"By the order of Amulius some of his servants took the babes [Romulus
and Remus] in an ark and carried them to the river, distant about a
hundred and twenty stades from the city, with the intention of
throwing them into it. But when they drew near and perceived that the
Tiber, swollen by continual rains, had left its natural bed and
overflowed the plains, they came down from the top of the Palatine
hill to that part of the water that lay nearest (for they could no
longer advance any farther) and set down the ark upon the flood where
it washed the foot of the hill. The ark floated for some time, and
then, as the waters retired by degrees from their extreme limits, it
struck against a stone and, overturning, threw out the babes, who lay
whimpering and wallowing in the mud. Upon this, a she-wolf that had
just whelped appeared and, her udder being distended with milk, gave
them her paps to suck and with her tongue licked off the mud with
which they were besmeared. In the meantime the herdsmen happened to be
driving their flocks forth to pasture (for the place was now become
passable) and one of them, seeing the wolf thus fondling the babes,
was for some time struck dumb with astonishment and disbelief of what
he saw. Then going away and getting together as many as he could of
his fellows who kept their herds near at hand (for they would not
believe what he said), he led them to see the sight themselves. When
these also drew near and saw the wolf caring for the babes as if they
had been her young and the babes clinging to her as to their mother,
they thought they were beholding a supernatural sight and advanced in
a body, shouting to terrify the creature. The wolf, however, far from
being provoked at the approach of the men, but as if she had been
tame, withdrew gently from the babes and went away, paying little heed
to the rabble of shepherds. Now there was not far off a holy place,
arched over by a dense wood, and a hollow rock from which springs
issued; the wood was said to be consecrated to Pan, and there was an
altar there to that god. To this place, then, the wolf came and hid
herself. The grove, to be sure, no longer remains, but the cave from
which the spring flows is still pointed out, built up against the side
of the Palatine hill on the road which leads to the Circus, and near
it is a sacred precinct in which there is a statue commemorating the
incident; it represents a she-wolf suckling two infants, the figures
being in bronze and of ancient workmanship. This spot is said to have
been a holy place of the Arcadians who formerly settled there with
Evander.

As soon as the beast was gone the herdsmen took up the babes, and
believing that the god desired their preservation, were eager to bring
them up. There was among them the keeper of the royal herds of swine,
whose name was Faustulus, an upright man, who had been in town upon
some necessary business at the time when the deflowering of Ilia and
her delivery were made public. And afterwards, when the babes were
being carried to the river, he had by some providential chance taken
the same road to the Palatine hill and gone along with those who were
carrying them. this man, without giving the least intimation to the
others that he knew anything of the affair, asked that the babes might
be delivered to him, and having received them by general consent, he
carried them home to his wife. And finding that she had just given
birth to a child and was grieving because it was still-born, he
comforted her and gave her these children to substitute in its place,
informing her of every circumstance of their fortune from the
beginning. And as they grew older he gave to one the name of Romulus
and to the other that of Remus. When they came to be men, they showed
themselves both in dignity of aspect and elevation of mind not like
swineherds and neatherds, but such as we might expect those to be who
are born of royal race and are looked upon as the offspring of the
gods; and as such they are still celebrated by the Romans in the hymns
of their country. But their life was that of herdsmen, and they lived
by their own labour, generally upon the mountains in huts which they
built, roofs and all, out of sticks and reeds. One of these, called
the hut of Romulus, remained even to my day on the flank of the
Palatine hill which faces towards the Circus, and it is preserved holy
by those who have charge of these matters; they add nothing to it to
render it more stately, but if any part of it is injured, either by
storms or by the lapse of time, they repair the damage and restore the
hut as nearly as possible to its former condition." - Dionysius of
Halicarnassus, "Roman Antiquities" 1.79.iiii-xi


"At Patavium, there was a well-known prophet called Caius Cornelius,
who was a fellow-citizen and acquaintance of Livy the historian. On
the day of the battle this man happened to be sitting at his prophetic
work and first, according to Livy, he realized that the battle was
taking place at that very moment and said to those who were present
that now was the time when matters were being decided and now the
troops were going into action; then he had a second look and, when he
had examined the signs, he jumped up in a kind of ecstasy and cried
out: 'Caesar, the victory is yours!' Those who were standing by were
amazed at him, but he took the garland from his head and solemnly
swore that he would not wear it again until facts had proved that his
arts had revealed the truth to him. Livy, certainly, is most emphatic
that this really happened." - Plutarch, Parallel Lives, "Caesar" 47

"There is this exceptionally beneficial and fruitful advantage to be
derived from the study of the past, that you see, set in the clear
light of historical truth, examples of every possible type. From these
you may select for yourself and your country what to imitate, and also
what, as being mischievous in its inception and disastrous in its
issues, you are to avoid. Unless, however, I am misled by affection
for my undertaking, there has never existed any commonwealth greater
in power, with a purer morality, or more fertile in good examples; or
any state in which avarice and luxury have been so late in making
their inroads, or poverty and frugality so highly and continuously
honoured, showing so clearly that the less wealth men possessed the
less they coveted. In these latter years wealth has brought avarice in
its train, and the unlimited command of pleasure has created in men a
passion for ruining themselves and everything else through
self-indulgence and licentiousness. But criticisms which will be
unwelcome, even when perhaps necessary, must not appear in the
commencement at all events of this extensive work. We should much
prefer to start with favourable omens, and if we could have adopted
the poets' custom, it would have been much pleasanter to commence with
prayers and supplications to gods and goddesses that they would grant
a favourable and successful issue to the great task before us." -
Livy, History of Rome, Preface

On this day in A.D. 17, the historian Titus Livius (Livy) died,
probably at Padua. In antiquity, Livy was praised by many authors.
Writing during the reign of the emperor Domitian, Quintilian states
that Romans Livy and Sallustius were the equals of the Greek
historians Herodotus of Halicarnassus and Thucydides. This was, at the
end of the first century, the greatest praise possible --- it was only
during the age of the Severan emperors that the Romans had sufficient
cultural self-confidence to bluntly state that they no longer cared
about Greek civilization. When Livy told a story, Quintilian said, it
was clear as crystal, and his speeches were eloquent beyond
description. Quintilian was not the only one to praise the author of
the History of Rome from its foundation. In 79, Pliny the Younger
preferred reading Livy to the spectacle of the explosion of the
Vesuvius. In the Middle Ages and Renaissance, Livy was still admired
for his style, and this has never changed.


Valete bene!

Cato

Cato Tulliae Scholasticae sal.

Once again, you make your argument weaker and weaker by using phrases like this:

"If you're a member of Team BA, formerly known as the Boni, you get a free pass; if not, you get abused."

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and when a link is either non-existent or simply false, the chain serves no purpose.

Every time you declare that the subscribers of the BA are all former Boni, you misrepresent them; every time you do so even after being corrected, you purposefully lie. You have been corrected several times, yet you persist in spreading what you *think* is a malicious falsehood. To what end I am not sure, but it is far beneath your dignity to continue to do so.

Vale,

Cato

Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus Scholasticae salutem dicit

I have joined the Back Alley list, and Lentulus is there also. It is not as
bad as you would think, and I have enjoyed some of the discussion there. It
is filled with a lot of "clutter," but you don't have to participate in
every conversation. I would recommend that you too join the Back Alley and
get to know the people there. Delete what you do not like and participate
in what you find interesting and worthy of your time. I agree with Cato in
that bringing up the Back Alley, and the Boni, does little to further your
cause -- and you did receive support from several folks on the Back Alley.

Vale;

Caeso Buteo

On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 5:15 AM, Cato <catoinnyc@...> wrote:

>
>
> Cato Tulliae Scholasticae sal.
>
> Once again, you make your argument weaker and weaker by using phrases like
> this:
>
>
> "If you're a member of Team BA, formerly known as the Boni, you get a free
> pass; if not, you get abused."
>
> A chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and when a link is either
> non-existent or simply false, the chain serves no purpose.
>
> Every time you declare that the subscribers of the BA are all former Boni,
> you misrepresent them; every time you do so even after being corrected, you
> purposefully lie. You have been corrected several times, yet you persist in
> spreading what you *think* is a malicious falsehood. To what end I am not
> sure, but it is far beneath your dignity to continue to do so.
>
> Vale,
>
> Cato
>


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Omnibus collegae s.d.

Here is my oath for the magistracy of censor :

"I, Publius Memmius Albucius (Ch. Puissant) do hereby solemnly swear
to uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best interests of
the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.

As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, Publius Memmius Albucius (Ch. Puissant) swear to honor the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and to pursue the roman virtues in my public and private life.

I, Publius Memmius Albucius (Ch. Puissant) swear to uphold and defend
the Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act
in a way that would threaten its status as the State religion.

I, Publius Memmius Albucius (Ch. Puissant) swear to protect and
defend the Constitution of Nova Roma.

I, Publius Memmius Albucius (Ch. Puissant) further swear to fulfill
the obligations and responsibilities of the office of censor to the best of
my abilities.

On my honor as a citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods and
Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I accept the
position of censor and all the rights, privileges, obligations, and
responsibilities attendant thereto."



P. Memmius Albucius
censor

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Salvete omnes,

I have been reported several times, during these last weeks, mainly as consul, on speeches held in various lists which had been created during the previous years, or hosting some of our cives.

You will find below the official (recent) list of... our official lists :

http://www.novaroma.org/nr/SC_2763_Nov._1-1_%28Nova_Roma%29


What does this mean ?

That every list which is not included in the "directory" above is not an official list supported or sponsored by NR government, and cannot commit, in any way, Nova Roma as a Republic or as a non-profit making corporation, nor its moral or legal responsibility.

We have two kinds of lists that escape the above list :
- the ones which were never official lists ;
- the ones which were once, but which are no longer now.

In the first case, we have, for ex. the BA list, but also every list which would have just a marginal relation to NR (for ex. one moderator belonging to NR, and no other NR member inside).

In the second case, we have, for ex., the New Roman list, or the Religio romana one : they were official lists at a given time but are no longer. They must be considered, as the BA and other lists of this global kind, as private lists, either initiated by a person (civis or not), or by a group of NR cives (sodalitas, even informal one).


Legal corollary :

- NR Law apply just on NR official lists, with a difference between public ones and not-public ones (for ex., in this last group, the lists which allow the good working of a magistracy). NR Law, specially penal one or censorial powers, apply on public ones ; the private official lists are ruled by the imperium/potestas of the magistrate/officer who manage them ;

- NR Law is not concerned by the speeches held in all these private lists, who are just under their moderators' and Yahoo! TOS' responsibility, as long as these speeches are not published publicly by one of its members.


Valete omnes,


P. Memmius Albucius
censor









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Salvete omnes

Could i please ask one of the Moderators of the Religio Romana list to contact me privately with regards to the appallingly intolerant message that was posted there this morning.

My email address is:

jbshr1pwa@...

Thank you.

Valete omnes
Crispus

Salvete omnes

I apologise for getting confused between the groups called Religio Romana.

Thank you, Metelle for responding to my last message, to say that it wasn't the group he is involved with, but the one under the jurisdiction of Piscinus, and for which the email address is in the header to this message.

Would someone from that group please contact me privately at the following email address:-

jbshr1pwa@...

Valete optime
Crispus

Most of the back alley came out and said she should be able to run. I
included. She is just becoming very...whats the word..Maioresque. It is
quite amusing and sad at the same time.

Vale,

Sulla

On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 3:40 AM, David Kling <tau.athanasios@...>wrote:

>
>
> Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus Scholasticae salutem dicit
>
> I have joined the Back Alley list, and Lentulus is there also. It is not as
> bad as you would think, and I have enjoyed some of the discussion there. It
> is filled with a lot of "clutter," but you don't have to participate in
> every conversation. I would recommend that you too join the Back Alley and
> get to know the people there. Delete what you do not like and participate
> in what you find interesting and worthy of your time. I agree with Cato in
> that bringing up the Back Alley, and the Boni, does little to further your
> cause -- and you did receive support from several folks on the Back Alley.
>
> Vale;
>
> Caeso Buteo
>
>
> On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 5:15 AM, Cato <catoinnyc@...<catoinnyc%40gmail.com>>
> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Cato Tulliae Scholasticae sal.
> >
> > Once again, you make your argument weaker and weaker by using phrases
> like
> > this:
> >
> >
> > "If you're a member of Team BA, formerly known as the Boni, you get a
> free
> > pass; if not, you get abused."
> >
> > A chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and when a link is either
> > non-existent or simply false, the chain serves no purpose.
> >
> > Every time you declare that the subscribers of the BA are all former
> Boni,
> > you misrepresent them; every time you do so even after being corrected,
> you
> > purposefully lie. You have been corrected several times, yet you persist
> in
> > spreading what you *think* is a malicious falsehood. To what end I am not
> > sure, but it is far beneath your dignity to continue to do so.
> >
> > Vale,
> >
> > Cato
> >
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>


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Salvete omnes,

The "here come the bad Boni" stuff is just as tiresome now as it was when Maior spouted it in my candidacy for Consul years ago.

It is not unusual for people who held certain joint beliefs to continue to retain those joint beliefs over time. That does not mean they have to be members of some secret club be it Boni or BA or whatever.

Anyone who wants to see what the BA is about can join. Believe me, it is far less mysterious, scary and vile that some like to think. You can always unsubscribe.

Valete,

C. Popillius Laenas

Ave!

Scholastica is just as bitter and clingy just as Hortensia Maior was. It
really is that simple. She seems to be have more in common with those who
are having the anti christian fest over at the email lists created by
Piscinus.

Vale,

Sulla

On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 10:13 AM, Gaius <gaiuspopillius@...> wrote:

>
>
> Salvete omnes,
>
> The "here come the bad Boni" stuff is just as tiresome now as it was when
> Maior spouted it in my candidacy for Consul years ago.
>
> It is not unusual for people who held certain joint beliefs to continue to
> retain those joint beliefs over time. That does not mean they have to be
> members of some secret club be it Boni or BA or whatever.
>
> Anyone who wants to see what the BA is about can join. Believe me, it is
> far less mysterious, scary and vile that some like to think. You can always
> unsubscribe.
>
> Valete,
>
> C. Popillius Laenas
>
>
>


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Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus Lucio Cornelio Sullae Felici salutem dicit

Scholastica is hardly "just as" Marca Hortensia Maior. To compare their
behavior as equal to each other is a gross generalization and unfair.
Likewise, she has shown no "anti-Christian" behavior so comparing her in
such a matter is both absurd and damaging to her character; therefore,
wrong!

Vale;

Caeso Buteo

On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 3:06 PM, Robert Woolwine
<robert.woolwine@...>wrote:

> Ave!
>
> Scholastica is just as bitter and clingy just as Hortensia Maior was. It
> really is that simple. She seems to be have more in common with those who
> are having the anti christian fest over at the email lists created by
> Piscinus.
>
> Vale,
>
> Sulla

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Ave!

If it walks like a duck...quacks like a duck....looks like a duck...well,
its time to go hunting.

Vale,

Sulla

On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 3:15 PM, David Kling <tau.athanasios@...>wrote:

>
>
> Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus Lucio Cornelio Sullae Felici salutem dicit
>
> Scholastica is hardly "just as" Marca Hortensia Maior. To compare their
> behavior as equal to each other is a gross generalization and unfair.
> Likewise, she has shown no "anti-Christian" behavior so comparing her in
> such a matter is both absurd and damaging to her character; therefore,
> wrong!
>
> Vale;
>
> Caeso Buteo
>
> On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 3:06 PM, Robert Woolwine
> <robert.woolwine@... <robert.woolwine%40gmail.com>>wrote:
>
>
> > Ave!
> >
> > Scholastica is just as bitter and clingy just as Hortensia Maior was. It
> > really is that simple. She seems to be have more in common with those who
> > are having the anti christian fest over at the email lists created by
> > Piscinus.
> >
> > Vale,
> >
> > Sulla
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>


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Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus Lucio Cornelio Sullae Felici salutem dicit

What does a cliche have to do with anything? I am saying you are making a
generalization and you make another one. Scholastica does not mirror the
behavior of Maior. Just because you disagree with both people doesn't make
them the same. And you shouldn't be "hunting" fellow citizens.

Vale;

Caeso Buteo

On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 6:02 PM, Robert Woolwine
<robert.woolwine@...>wrote:

> Ave!
>
> If it walks like a duck...quacks like a duck....looks like a duck...well,
> its time to go hunting.
>
> Vale,
>
> Sulla

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She is beginning to ape the worst characteristics of Maior. That is my
opinion, I believe that would be the opinion of others as well, but I am
fine with claiming it as my own. Stating my opinion is not hunting. It is
stating what I think is becoming a trend with the hope that the person in
particular would take a step back and reflect on the path she is on and
hopefully change the path.

Vale,

Sulla

On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 4:54 PM, David Kling <tau.athanasios@...>wrote:

>
>
> Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus Lucio Cornelio Sullae Felici salutem dicit
>
> What does a cliche have to do with anything? I am saying you are making a
> generalization and you make another one. Scholastica does not mirror the
> behavior of Maior. Just because you disagree with both people doesn't make
> them the same. And you shouldn't be "hunting" fellow citizens.
>
> Vale;
>
> Caeso Buteo
>
> On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 6:02 PM, Robert Woolwine
>
> <robert.woolwine@... <robert.woolwine%40gmail.com>>wrote:
>
> > Ave!
> >
> > If it walks like a duck...quacks like a duck....looks like a duck...well,
> > its time to go hunting.
> >
> > Vale,
> >
> > Sulla
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>


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A. Tullia Scholastica quiritibus bonae voluntatis S.P.D.

After an absence of over three years, we are now able to offer the short
Rudimenta Latina course, which deals with the history of Latin. This course
provides a background for entry into our Latin language courses, but is not
required for them. This course lasts a mere ten weeks, nine of instruction
and one allotted to an examination; there is no written homework, and only
one test, a final examination. The (very interesting) textbook is A Natural
History of Latin, by Tore Janson. It is advisable, but not required, to
have the text in hand before the course begins. At present the tentative
start date is Monday, January 10th; we do have to make some revisions in the
lessons and dates assigned to them, but in general the course is enrollable
at present. If anyone is interested in this course, he or she should
contact me privately; we do not post the registration information on any
list.

Accincta armis omnibus, ad spatia pergo.

Valete.


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>
>
> A. Tullia Scholastica C. Equitio Catoni quiritibus bonae voluntatis S.P.D.
>
>
> Cato Tulliae Scholasticae sal.
>
> Once again, you make your argument weaker and weaker by using phrases like
> this:
>
> "If you're a member of Team BA, formerly known as the Boni, you get a free
> pass; if not, you get abused."
>
> A chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and when a link is either
> non-existent or simply false, the chain serves no purpose.
>
> Every time you declare that the subscribers of the BA are all former Boni,
>
> ATS: What makes you think I said that? For all I know, the membership of
> the BA includes the residents of several Carmelite monasteries along with all
> of Opus Dei. However, it seems that there are in fact several individuals on
> the BA who once upon a time called themselves Boni. Do you deny that?
>
> you misrepresent them; every time you do so even after being corrected, you
> purposefully lie.
>
> ATS: I don¹t lie. Now, maybe I have been misinformed, but that is a
> little different.
>
>
> You have been corrected several times, yet you persist in spreading what you
> *think* is a malicious falsehood. To what end I am not sure, but it is far
> beneath your dignity to continue to do so.
>
> Vale,
>
> Cato
>
> Vale, et valete.
>
>
>

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>
> A. Tullia Scholastica K. Fabio Buteoni Modiano quiritibus bonae voluntatis
> S.P.D.
>
>
>
> Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus Scholasticae salutem dicit
>
> I have joined the Back Alley list, and Lentulus is there also.
>
> ATS: I am aware that Lentulus is there. So are other friends of mine.
>
>
> It is not as
> bad as you would think,
>
> ATS: Did the foulmouthed and aggressive members all leave?
>
>
> and I have enjoyed some of the discussion there.
>
> ATS: Good. I¹m sure that the members are capable of intellectual
> discussions.
>
>
> It
> is filled with a lot of "clutter," but you don't have to participate in
> every conversation. I would recommend that you too join the Back Alley and
> get to know the people there.
>
> ATS: I already know several of them. If I joined the BA, Modiane, I
> might as well wear a sandwich board with a target painted on it and words
> along the lines of Hit Me. A fundamentalist Baptist convention might be more
> merciful to Piscinus, or you, or any of the RR clergy, if any of you chose to
> preach to them. It¹s no secret that Messallina was viciously abused there,
> that suggestions were made that she should indulge in highly inappropriate
> activities with members of her sex (if I were on the BA I could specify their
> nature, but we still have minor citizens on this list), and word has come that
> Lentulus has been viciously assailed there as well. I know that some of these
> BA members hate me; why should I walk into that?
>
>
> Delete what you do not like and participate
> in what you find interesting and worthy of your time. I agree with Cato in
> that bringing up the Back Alley, and the Boni, does little to further your
> cause -- and you did receive support from several folks on the Back Alley.
>
> ATS: Well, it¹s good to know that some of them can recognize wrong when
> they see it. The next time it might be one of them who gets shafted by such
> devious means. . . though I doubt anyone from Libra would pull the sort of
> trick which was engineered against me (and some others).
>
> Vale;
>
> Caeso Buteo
>
> Vale, et valete.
>
> On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 5:15 AM, Cato <catoinnyc@...
> <mailto:catoinnyc%40gmail.com> > wrote:
>
>> >
>> >
>> > Cato Tulliae Scholasticae sal.
>> >
>> > Once again, you make your argument weaker and weaker by using phrases like
>> > this:
>> >
>> >
>> > "If you're a member of Team BA, formerly known as the Boni, you get a free
>> > pass; if not, you get abused."
>> >
>> > A chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and when a link is either
>> > non-existent or simply false, the chain serves no purpose.
>> >
>> > Every time you declare that the subscribers of the BA are all former Boni,
>> > you misrepresent them; every time you do so even after being corrected, you
>> > purposefully lie. You have been corrected several times, yet you persist in
>> > spreading what you *think* is a malicious falsehood. To what end I am not
>> > sure, but it is far beneath your dignity to continue to do so.
>> >
>> > Vale,
>> >
>> > Cato
>> >
>

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>
> A. Tullia Scholastica iterum K. Fabio Buteoni Modiano quiritibus bonae
> voluntatis S.P.D.
>
> Again, thank you for your kind words, Modiane; they probably will get you
> some flak on the BA. And here.
>
> Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus Lucio Cornelio Sullae Felici salutem dicit
>
> Scholastica is hardly "just as" Marca Hortensia Maior.
>
> ATS: Indeed. We are both white women from NYS (opposite ends thereof),
> both favor Latin and like classical antiquity, and both have graduate
> educations. The similarities seem to end there.
>
>
> To compare their
> behavior as equal to each other is a gross generalization and unfair.
>
> ATS: Indeed.
>
>
> Likewise, she has shown no "anti-Christian" behavior so comparing her in
> such a matter is both absurd and damaging to her character; therefore,
> wrong!
>
> ATS: Indeed. Methinks Sulla is getting bored. He loves verbal fights
> (not sure about physical ones), and has lost so many of his targets. Major is
> gone, Marinus is gone, Quintilianus is gone, Anna is gone (dis gratias)...so
> he has to pick on someone to keep amused. Besides, this so-called
> anti-Christian fest on the RR list is the work of one man who has serious
> English language problems and has spouted off with similar words in the past.
> Those used to be commonplace on the ML in the days of certain departed
> pontifices and others, but that seems to have been conveniently forgotten.
>
> Poor Sulla thinks I am bitter and clingy (how these are related escapes
> me); I am neither! I¹m not a roll of Saran Wrap...or a bottle of vinegar...
>
> I am, however, concerned that someone thought that it was appropriate to
> block qualified candidates, and that, too, by devious means, that someone
> thought it appropriate to ensure that all possible offices be uncontested, and
> that all candidates represent one political philosophy. That is not the way
> things used to be done in NR. One wonders if some tit for tat was involved.
>
> Vale;
>
> Caeso Buteo
>
>
> Vale, et valete.
>
>
>
> On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 3:06 PM, Robert Woolwine
> <robert.woolwine@... <mailto:robert.woolwine%40gmail.com> >wrote:
>
>> > Ave!
>> >
>> > Scholastica is just as bitter and clingy just as Hortensia Maior was. It
>> > really is that simple. She seems to be have more in common with those who
>> > are having the anti christian fest over at the email lists created by
>> > Piscinus.
>> >
>> > Vale,
>> >
>> > Sulla
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>

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>
>
> A. Tullia Scholastica iterum K. Fabio Buteoni Modiano quiritibus bonae
> voluntatis S.P.D.
>
>
> Caeso Fabius Buteo Modianus Lucio Cornelio Sullae Felici salutem dicit
>
> What does a cliche have to do with anything? I am saying you are making a
> generalization and you make another one. Scholastica does not mirror the
> behavior of Maior.
>
> ATS: Indeed I do not. We are very different; and in case anyone has
> forgotten, did not get along well.
>
>
> Just because you disagree with both people doesn't make
> them the same.
>
> ATS: Exactly.
>
> And you shouldn't be "hunting" fellow citizens.
>
> ATS: Assentior.
>
> Vale;
>
> Caeso Buteo
>
> Vale, et valete.
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 6:02 PM, Robert Woolwine
> <robert.woolwine@... <mailto:robert.woolwine%40gmail.com> >wrote:
>
>> > Ave!
>> >
>> > If it walks like a duck...quacks like a duck....looks like a duck...well,
>> > its time to go hunting.
>> >
>> > Vale,
>> >
>> > Sulla
>

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Caesar Scholasticae sal.

You are correct. There are several members who were Boni, several who were Libra, and lots more that were no faction then, now ever likely in the future. On your logic of interlinking the presence of a few former Boni members to a list, you might as well refer to it as Team ML or Team Senatus, since all the former Boni are also on both those lists.

As the years roll by more and more people have come into Nova Roma who have no idea what or who the Boni were. In case you missed Fabius's announcement in 2004 that was when it ceased to operate as a faction. Maybe you were too busy at the time associating with the Libra faction and missed that post, or was it that it was ignored as either not credible because you were mired in conspiracy theories or inconvenient to lose a bogey man to intimidate new citizens with? It is well known what you get up to, my way of indoctrinating new people with your rather absurd views.

I have watched your performance since you were rejected as a candidate, and at the time you were informed you were not going to be allowed to stand I suspected this would become your latest stick to wave about.

Claims that you were foiled in your candidacy because you were a woman, educated and the rest of the clap trap you peddle, would underpin what has always been a woefully erroneous sliver of knowledge you have about the Boni. The Boni prevented you, right, through their minion the Consul?

No doubt your source on the Boni was someone like Marinus, along with his declared loathing for Sulla equal to the heat of a thousand suns, his words not mine. That level of emotion and quite possibly hatred clouded his judgment for years, culminating in his electing to participate in a coup attempt, which had as one of its goals a purge of, amongst others, some or all of the former Boni.

I am sure you knowledge is a mishmash of second hand tittle-tattle and in some cases outright slander, peddled by former factional opponents of the Boni to create a political impetus that pushed them into "power" for nigh on 5 years, in one venue or another. Vote for us and block the scary, scry Boni!

So since you seem to want to commune with the dead, let me, as former member, tell you about the Boni Scholastica. The Boni were a small faction of fairly long standing citizens. Some were still actively involved in "politics", others were not. In 2004 there was an influx of new blood, due in part to Modianus being an effective recruiter. I joined at his suggestion. I found them to be very conservative, something I liked. They didn't favour reconstructing in a hasty manner, but rather to exhaust all the models provided from antiquity before moving to modern adaptations. That made perfect sense to me.

What the Boni was not was very organized. They had a list, oh yes a "secret" list. Yes, as secret as McDonalds. Most factions knew the names of the opposing factions' lists. They had no website, and when one was proposed by Hadrianus it didn't get a lot of support. They didn't believe in a huge program of promises to entice voters, that probably couldn't be kept. Conversations could be very depressing, with (due respect to his shade) Drusus declaiming Nova Roma was on a path to ruin and Scaurus railing against the latest absurdities in the CP. The Boni was reactive, not very proactive. They didn't organize very well, frequently got stuffed electorally and generally were no danger to anyone. They did in my estimation have a pretty good handle on what their opponents were up to, stuffing the upper centuries with appointees bloated on CP points.

Personal dislikes of some of the members of the Boni by people like Marinus, Quintilanus and later others such as Piscinus and of course the omnipresent Maior led to the Boni being cast in the light of the demons of darkness. It was mildly amusing but at the same time also rather pathetic that the voters of NR allowed themselves to be duped into buying that hogwash.

The good thing though was that it paved the way for five jolly fine years of a right old stuff up on just about every level, by those denizens you glorify as such a loss to Nova Roma. When in "power" they managed to make a total flub of everything they touched. Oh jolly us, we got a couple of trials and banishments, a website sent off into the frozen north because they upset the chap who hosted it for free, botched elections, scribes bullied by a praetor, heads in bag over the MMP (the great defunct sacred cow). You name it and they messed it up. It was always the fault of someone else though, a plot, a wicked wicked plot, and under every collapsed bed of their own making they claimed, and at times with you also, they found the Boni! Personally I thought it was due to their sawing the legs off the bed, or not constructing it properly, but a total lack of ownership for their actions meant it was easier to blame the Boni, dead since 2004.

But hey, they were upright people, for a time, or so we were endlessly told so that nausea set in, until someone fell out with someone, or stabbed someone in the back, or quit, or went off the deep end and started planning dictatorships.

So there you go. Anything else you like to know about the Boni, or are just going to continue trawling that corpse around the forum yelling that the u dead have arisen (again) for years to come, like Maior did? Maybe you should offer garlic and stakes for sale too :)

As for the Back Alley, I found it to be a breath of fresh air free from amongst other things the innuendo you slip in to every post of a political nature. For example don't think I am unaware of who you are referring to as nit picking on corporate law. If you invested half the time in understanding why this organization has to be squeaky clean in that regard as you do in building yet another half baked conspiracy theory to support your long standing claims of victimization, then you might actually be worth your space in the Senate. As it is the fact that you got denied the chance to run as consul will no doubt be dinned into our ears for years to come. When the faction that those two you eulogized were running the shop everyone else basically got told to suck it up and quit whining. Well if they were such marvels, let me hand you their spoon and perhaps you can take a dose of "suck it up" and move on? Sauce for the goose.

So either get yourself over to the BA or continue to make a total fool of yourself slamming some of the very people, by associating them with a long dead faction, that supported you in your appeal to stand for the consulship. Frankly I don't care if you continue, because I predicted you would continue regardless in this claim that the BA is a nest of the Boni (though when challenged reduce it to several in number) as it feeds the paranoia you enjoy spreading around about "The Boni are coming, the Boni are coming!" Can you go down to the Halloween store and buy a another more relevant monster to stuff under your bed? The Boni one is getting threadbare and tatty. You need a new voodoo doll to shake and rattle.

Oh, and if the Boni were as dangerous and so inclined to toss ya all out as you and your friends of claimed over many moons, you wouldn't have been here able to moan endlessly about your lost consulship bid or the victimization you and other "decent women" suffer. You might have been long gone, but then the Boni didn't ever stage a coup and try to ram in a dictator.

Optime vale

--- On Mon, 1/3/11, A. Tullia Scholastica <fororom@...> wrote:

> From: A. Tullia Scholastica <fororom@...>
> Subject: Re: [Nova-Roma] Re: On Resignations
> To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, January 3, 2011, 1:01 AM
> > 
> > 
> >  A. Tullia Scholastica C. Equitio Catoni
> quiritibus bonae voluntatis S.P.D.
> >   
> >
> > Cato Tulliae Scholasticae sal.
> >
> > Once again, you make your argument weaker and weaker
> by using phrases like
> > this:
> >
> > "If you're a member of Team BA, formerly known as the
> Boni, you get a free
> > pass; if not, you get abused."
> >
> > A chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and
> when a link is either
> > non-existent or simply false, the chain serves no
> purpose.
> >
> > Every time you declare that the subscribers of the BA
> are all former Boni,
> >
> >     ATS:  What makes you
> think I said that?  For all I know, the membership of
> > the BA includes the residents of several Carmelite
> monasteries along with all
> > of Opus Dei.  However, it seems that there are in
> fact several individuals on
> > the BA who once upon a time called themselves
> Boni.  Do you deny that?
> >
> > you misrepresent them; every time you do so even after
> being corrected, you
> > purposefully lie.
> >
> >     ATS:  I don¹t lie. 
> Now, maybe I have been misinformed, but that is a
> > little different.
> >
> >
> >  You have been corrected several times, yet you
> persist in spreading what you
> > *think* is a malicious falsehood.  To what end I
> am not sure, but it is far
> > beneath your dignity to continue to do so.
> >
> > Vale,
> >
> > Cato
> >
> > Vale, et valete.
> >
> > 
> >   
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
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Sta. Cornelia Aeternia Omnibus in foro S.P.D.


Greetings cives! Looking for something to do? Come join the Curule Aedilian Cohors, the happiest Cohors in all of Nova Roma! (Well we are the Happy Bees).

My Colleague and I are looking to fill a couple more slots for our yearly Staff of Scribae. I say yearly because we will also be issuing a call for Temporary Scriba to help with the games and other projects, because not everyone has the time to commit for a year, but hey in case people still want to help out, I believe also this gives opportunity and I'm a firm believer in fairness. That call will be issued at a later time this for the entire year at this point.

In a realistic moment, my colleague and I are both peaceful people. We are firm believers in being productive (and right now the Aedile Cohors is popping with activity), so thats what we are looking for, not drama, not random acts of divadom, basically if you can work well and also play well with others. If you fit this bill and you want to do something active in the Res Republica and you must be Assidui (Aeternia unfortunately doesn't make these kinds of rules), contact the Curule Aedile Maior which would be me.

So please e-mail me at the following e-mail address MusesDream@... (not my other three) with the Subject Header "I Wanna Be A Scribe" (no I'm not kidding).

Come join the Happy Bee Crew!


Thank you for your time and Attention in this matter.

Vale Optime,
Aeternia

Cato omnibus in foro SPD

Hodiernus dies est ante diem III Nonas Ianuarius; hic dies fastus est.


"But others, who hold that nothing bordering on the fabulous has any
place in historical writing, declare that the exposing of the babes by
the servants in a manner not in accordance with their instructions is
improbable, and they ridicule the tameness of the she-wolf that
suckled the children as a story full of melodramatic absurdity. In
place of this they give the following account of the matter: Numitor,
upon learning that Ilia was with child, procured other new-born
infants and when she had given birth to her babes, he substituted the
former in place of the latter. Then he gave the supposititious
children to those who were guarding her at the time of her delivery to
be carried away, having either secured the loyalty of the guards by
money or contrived this exchange by the help of women; and when
Amulius had received them, he made away with them by some means or
other. As for the babes that were born of Ilia, their grandfather, who
was above all things solicitous for their preservation, handed them
over to Faustulus. This Faustulus, they say, was of Arcadian
extraction, being descended from those Arcadians who came over with
Evander; he lived near the Palatine hill and had the care of Amulius'
possessions, and he was prevailed on by his brother, named Faustinus,
who had the oversight of Numitor's herds that fed near the Aventine
hill, to do Numitor the favour of bringing up the children. They say,
moreover, that the one who nursed and suckled them was not a she-wolf,
but, as may well be supposed, a woman, the wife of Faustulus, named
Laurentia, who, having formerly prostituted her beauty, had received
from the people living round the Palatine hill the nickname of Lupa.
This is an ancient Greek term applied to women who prostitute
themselves for gain; but they are now called by a more respectable
name, hetaerae or "companions." But some who were ignorant of this
invented the myth of the she-wolf, this animal being called in the
Latin tongue lupa. The story continues that after the children were
weaned they were sent by those who were rearing them to Gabii, a town
not far from the Palatine hill, to be instructed in Greek learning;
and there they were brought up by some personal friends of Faustulus,
being taught letters, music, and the use of Greek arms until they grew
to manhood. After their return to their supposed parents the quarrel
arose between them and Numitor's herdsmen concerning their common
pastures; thereupon they beat Numitor's men so that these drove away
their cattle, doing this by Numitor's direction, to the intent that it
might serve as a basis for his complaints and at the same time as an
excuse for the crowd of herdsmen to come to town. When this had been
brought about, Numitor raised a clamour against Amulius, declaring
that he was treated outrageously, being plundered by the herdsmen of
Amulius, and demanding that Amulius, if he was not responsible for any
of this, should delivering to him the herdsman and his sons for trial;
and Amulius, wishing to clear himself of the charge, ordered not only
those who were complained of, but all the rest who were accused of
having been present at the conflict, to come and stand trial before
Numitor. Then, when great numbers came to town together with the
accused, ostensibly to attend the trial, the grandfather of the youths
acquainted them with all the circumstances of their fortune, and
telling them that now, if ever, was the time to avenge themselves, he
straightway made his attack upon Amulius with the crowd of herdsmen.
these, then, are the accounts that are given of the birth and rearing
of the founders of Rome." - Dionysius of Halicarnassus, "Roman
Antiquities" 1.84


"His second wife was radiant Themis; she bore the Seasons,
Lawfulness and Justice and blooming Peace,
who watch over the works of mortal men..." - Hesiod, Theogony, 901-3

Open of yourselves, you doors, for mighty Ploutos (Wealth) will enter
in, and with Ploutos comes jolly Euphrosyne (Mirth) and gentle Eirene
(Peace). " - Homer's Epigrams XV

"And with a heart unsullied labours for Eirene, the city's friend." -
Pindar, Odes Olympian 4

"How far peace outweighs war in benefits to man; Eirene (Peace), the
chief friend and cherisher of the Mousai (Muses); Eirene (Peace), the
enemy of revenge, lover of families and children, patroness of wealth.
Yet these blessings we viciously neglect, embrace wars; man with man,
city with city fights, the strong enslaves the weak." - Euripides,
Suppliant Women 484

"The Horai, as they are called, to each of them, according as her name
indicates, was given [assigned by Zeus and Hera] the ordering and
adornment of life, so as to serve to the greatest advantage of
mankind; for there is nothing which is better to build a life of
felicity than obedience to law (Eunomia) and justice (Dike) and peace
(Eirene)." - Diodorus Siculus, Library of History 5.72.5

Today is held in honor of the goddess Pax. On the Campus Martius
(Field of Mars, the god of war), she had a minor sanctuary called the
Ara Pacis, dedicated to her on January 30, 9 B.C. Her temple was on
the Forum Pacis (Templum Placis) built on the site of a meat market by
Vespasian, which was dedicated in A.D. 75. She was depicted in art
with olive branches, a cornucopia and a sceptre. Pax became
celebrated (in both senses of the word) as Pax Romana and Pax Augusta
from the 2nd century B.C.

In Greek mythology, she was Eirene or Irene ("peace"), daughter of
Zeus and Themis, one of the first generation of Horae. The Horae (the
Hours, or Seasons) were Pax and her sisters Lawfulness, Wisdom and
Order (Eunomia) and Justice (Justitia/Dike). are sometimes considered
to be the three aspects of Themis. As goddesses of the seasons, they
brought order to nature. Eirene was the personification of peace and
wealth and was depicted in art as a beautiful young woman carrying a
cornucopia, sceptre and a torch or rhyton.


Valete bene!

Cato

Salvete,

I, M. Cornelius Gualterus Graecus, Praetor for the year MMDCCLXIV, appoint Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus as scriba to the praetorial office to aid in the various daily tasks including, but not limited to, list management. No oath is required. This edict takes effect immediately.

Valete,

M. Cornelius Gualterus Graecus
Praetor

Salvete omnes!

I, *Gaia Valeria Pulchra (Danyell Elaina Brodd)* do hereby solemnly swear to
uphold the honor of Nova Roma, and to act always in the best interests of
the people and the Senate of Nova Roma.

As a magistrate of Nova Roma, I, *Gaia Valeria Pulchra* swear to honor the
Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings, and to pursue the Roman
Virtues in my public and private life.

I, *Gaia Valeria Pulchra *swear to uphold and defend the Religio Romana as
the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act in a way that would
threaten its status as the State Religion.

I, *Gaia Valeria Pulchra* swear to protect and defend the Constitution of
Nova Roma.

I, *Gaia Valeria Pulchra* further swear to fulfill the obligations and
responsibilities of the office of *Plebeian Aedile* to the best of my
abilities.

On my honor as a Citizen of Nova Roma, and in the presence of the Gods and
Goddesses of the Roman people and by their will and favor, do I accept the
position of Plebeian Aedile and all the rights, privileges, obligations, and
responsibilities attendant thereto.


Gratias vobis ago!


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Cato omnibus in foro SPD

Hodiernus dies est pridie Nonas Ianuarius; haec dies comitialis est.

"I am now going to relate the events that happened at the very time of
its founding; for this part of my account still remains. When Numitor,
upon the death of Amulius, had resumed his rule and had spent a little
time in restoring the city from its late disorder to its former
orderly state, he presently thought of providing an independent rule
for the youths by founding another city. At the same time, the
inhabitants being much increased in number, he thought it good policy
to get rid of some part of them, particularly of those who had once
been his enemies, lest he might have cause to suspect any of his
subjects. And having communicated this plan to the youths and gained
their approval, he gave them, as a district to rule, the region where
they had been brought up in their infancy, and, for subjects, not only
that part of the people which he suspected of a design to begin
rebellion anew, but also any who were willing to migrate voluntarily.
Among these, as is likely to happen when a city sends out a colony,
there were great numbers of the common people, but there were also a
sufficient number of the prominent men of the best class, and of the
Trojan element all those who were esteemed the noblest in birth, some
of whose posterity remained even to my day, consisting of about fifty
families. The youths were supplied with money, arms and corn, with
slaves and beasts of burden and everything else that was of use in the
building of a city. After they had led their people out of Alba and
intermingled with them the local population that still remained in
Pallantium and Saturnia, they divided the whole multitude into two
parts. This they did in the hope of arousing a spirit of emulation,
so that through their rivalry with each other their tasks might be the
sooner finished; however, it produced the greatest of evils, discord.
For each group, exalting its own leader, extolled him as the proper
person to command them all; and the youths themselves, being now no
longer one in mind or feeling it necessary to entertain brotherly
sentiments toward each, since each expected to command the other,
scorned equality and craved superiority. For some time their ambitions
were concealed, but later they burst forth on the occasion which I
shall now describe. They did not both favour the same site for the
building of the city; for Romulus proposed to settle the Palatine
hill, among other reasons, because of the good fortune of the place
where they had been preserved and brought up, whereas Remus favoured
the place that is now named after him Remoria. And indeed this place
is very suitable for a city, being a hill not far from the Tiber and
about thirty stades from Rome. From this rivalry their unsociable love
of rule immediately began to disclose itself; for on the one who now
yielded the victor would inevitably impose his will on all occasions
alike.

Meanwhile, some time having elapsed and their discord in no degree
abating, the two agreed to refer the matter to their grandfather and
for that purpose went to Alba. He advised them to leave it to the
decision of the gods which of them should give his name to the colony
and be its leader. And having appointed for them a day, he ordered
them to place themselves early in the morning at a distance from one
another, in such stations as each of them should think proper, and
after first offering to the gods the customary sacrifices, to watch
for auspicious birds; and he ordered that he to whom the more
favourable birds first appeared should rule the colony. The youths,
approving of this, went away and according to their agreement appeared
on the day appointed for the test. Romulus chose for his station the
Palatine hill, where he proposed settling the colony, and Remus the
Aventine hill adjoining it, or, according to others, Remoria; and a
guard attended them both, to prevent their reporting things otherwise
than as they appeared. When they had taken their respective stations,
Romulus, after a short pause, from eagerness and jealousy of his
brother, — though possibly Heaven was thus directing him, — even
before he saw any omen at all, sent messengers to his brother desiring
him to come immediately, as if he had been the first to see some
auspicious birds. But while the persons he sent were proceeding with
no great haste, feeling ashamed of the fraud, six vultures appeared to
Remus, flying from the right; and he, seeing the birds, rejoiced
greatly. And not long afterwards the men sent by Romulus took him
thence and brought him to the Palatine hill. When they were together,
Remus asked Romulus what birds he had been the first to see, and
Romulus knew not what to answer. But thereupon twelve auspicious
vultures were seen flying; and upon seeing these he took courage, and
pointing them out to Remus, said: "Why do you demand to know what
happened a long time ago? For surely you see these birds yourself."
But Remus was indignant and complained bitterly because he had been
deceived by him; and he refused to yield to him his right to the
colony." - Dionysius of Halicarnassus, "Roman Antiquities" 1.85-86


"You should know that the sea is separated from the earth. When
Jupiter claimed the land of Etruria for himself, he decided and
commanded the fields to be surveyed and the lands marked out. Knowing
the covetousness of man and his worldly greed, he wanted the
boundaries of everything to be marked by boundary stones. Those which
at any time anyone has placed because of the greed of this eighth -
almost the latest - saeculum, arrogating to themselves licence, men
with wrongful deceit will violate, touch and move. But if anyone
touches or moves a boundary stone, extending his own possessions or
diminishing those of someone else, for this crime he will be condemned
by the gods. If slaves shall do this, they shall be moved to a lower
status by their owner. But if this is done with the knowledge of the
master, the household will be immediately uprooted, and the whole of
his family will perish. The people responsible will be afflicted by
the worst diseases and wounds and their limbs will be weakened. Then
even the land will be shaken by storms or whirlwinds and many
landslips. The crops will be frequently laid low and cut down by rain
and hail, they will perish in the heat of the summer, they will be
killed off by blight. There will be civil strife amongst the people.
Know that these things happen, when such crimes are committed.
Therefore do not be either a deceitful or treacherous. Place restraint
in your heart. ..." - Tarquitius, Etruscan haruspex (c. 90 B.C.)

"Ortum videamus haruspicinae; sic facillume quid habeat auctoritatis
iudicabimus. Tages quidam dicitur in agro Tarquiniensi, cum terra
araretur et sulcus altius esset impressus, exstitisse repente et eum
adfatus esse qui arabat. Is autem Tages, ut in libris est Etruscorum,
puerili specie dicitur visus, sed senili fuisse prudentia. Eius
adspectu cum obstipuisset bubulcus clamoremque maiorem cum admiratione
edidisset, concursum esse factum, totamque brevi tempore in eum locum
Etruriam convenisse. Tum illum plura locutum multis audientibus, qui
omnia verba eius exceperint litterisque mandarint. Omnem autem
orationem fuisse eam qua haruspicinae disciplina contineretur; eam
postea crevisse rebus novis cognoscendis et ad eadem illa principia
referendis. Haec accepimus ab ipsis, haec scripta conservant, hunc
fontem habent disciplinae." - M. Tullius Cicero, "de Divinatione", 2.50

On this day the Etruscans celebrated in honor of the god Fufluns.
Flufuns is an Etruscan god of vegetation, vitality and gaiety, son of
the earth-goddess Semia. He shows many similarities with Dionysus and
Bacchus, the Greek and Roman gods of wine. The Etruscan religion was,
like Christianity and Judaism, a revealed religion. An account of the
revelation is given by Cicero (On Divination, 2.50). One day, says
the legend, in a field near the river Marta in Teruria, a strange
event occurred. A divine being rose up from the newly ploughed furrow,
a being with the appearance of a child, but with the wisdom of an old
man. The startled cry of the ploughman brought the lucomones, the
priest-kings of Etruria hurrying up to the spot. To them, the wise
child chanted the sacred doctrine, which they reverently listened to
and wrote down, so that this most precious possession could be passed
on to their successors. Immediately after the revelation, the
miraculous being fell dead and disappeared into the ploughed field.
His name was Tages, and he was believed to be the son of Genius and
grandson of the highest God, Tinia (or Iuppiter as he became known to
the Romans). This doctrine was known to the Romans as the "disciplina
etrusca".


Valete bene!

Cato

Cato omnibus in foro SPD

Hodiernus dies est Noniis Ianuariis; hic dies fastus est.

"Should the Nones be here, rain from dark clouds
Will be the sign, at the rising of the Lyre." - Ovid, Fasti I

In Greek mythology, Lyra was associated with the myth of Orpheus, the musician who was killed by the Bacchantes. After his death, his lyre was thrown into the river; Zeus sent an eagle to retrieve the lyre, and ordered both of them to be placed in the sky.

"After his death, according to the more common form of the legend, the Muses collected the fragments of his body, and buried them at Leibethra at the foot of Olympus, where the nightingale sang sweetly over his grave. The subsequent transference of his bones to Dium is evidently a local legend. (Paus. l. c.) His head was thrown upon the Hebrus, down which it rolled to the sea, and was borne across to Lesbos, where the grave in which it was interred was shown at Antissa. His lyre was also said to have been carried to Lesbos; and both traditions are simply poetical expressions of the historical fact that Lesbos was the first great seat of the music of the lyre: indeed Antissa itself was the birth-place of Terpander, the earliest historical musician. (Phanocles, ap. Stob. Tit. lxii. p. 399). The astronomers taught that the lyre of Orpheus was placed by Zeus anlong the stars, at the intercession of Apollo and the Muses (Eratosth. 24; Hygin. Astr. ii. 7; Manil. Astron. i. 324)." - http://www.mythindex.com/greek-mythology/O/Orpheus.html

"Thereupon greater strife arose between them than before, as each,
while secretly striving for the advantage, was ostensibly willing to
accept equality, for the following reason. Their grandfather, as I
have stated, had ordered that he to whom the more favourable birds
first appeared should rule the colony; but, as the same kind of birds
had been seen by both, one had the advantage of seeing them first and
the other that of seeing the greater number. The rest of the people
also espoused their quarrel, and arming themselves without orders from
their leaders, began war; and a sharp battle ensued in which many were
slain on both sides. In the course of this battle, as some say,
Faustulus, who had brought up the youths, wishing to put an end to the
strife of the brothers and being unable to do so, threw himself
unarmed into the midst of the combatants, seeking the speediest death,
which fell out accordingly. Some say also that the stone lion which
stood in the principal part of the Forum near the rostra was placed
over the body of Faustulus, who was buried by those who found him in
the place where he fell Remus having been slain in this action,
Romulus, who had gained a most melancholy victory through the death of
his brother and the mutual slaughter of citizens, buried Remus at
Remoria, since when alive he had clung to it as the site for the new
city. As for himself, in his grief and repentance for what had
happened, he became dejected and lost all desire for life. But when
Laurentia, who had received the babes when newly born and brought them
up and loved them no less than a mother, entreated and comforted him,
he listened to her and rose up, and gathering together the Latins who
had not been slain in the battle (they were now little more than three
thousand out of a very great multitude at first, when he led out the
colony), he built a city on the Palatine hill.

The account I have given seems to me the most probable of the stories
about the death of Remus. However, if any has been handed down that
differs from this, let that also be related. Some, indeed, say that
Remus yielded the leadership to Romulus, though not without resentment
and anger at the fraud, but that after the wall was built, wishing to
demonstrate the weakness of the fortification, he cried, 'Well, as for
this wall, one of your enemies could as easily cross it as I do,' and
immediately leaped over it. Thereupon Celer, one of the men standing
on the wall, who was overseer of the work, said, 'Well, as for this
enemy, one of us could easily punish him,' and striking him on the
head with a mattock, he killed him then and there. Such is said to
have been the outcome of the quarrel between the brothers.

Such, then, are the facts concerning the origin of the Romans which I
have been able to discover a reading very diligently many works
written by both Greek and Roman authors. Hence, from now on let the
reader forever renounce the views of those who make Rome a retreat of
barbarians, fugitive and vagabonds, and let him confidently affirm it
to be a Greek city, — which will be easy when he shows that it is at
once the most hospitable and friendly of all cities, and when he bears
in mind that the Aborigines were Oenotrians, and these in turn
Arcadians, and remembers those who joined with them in their
settlement, the Pelasgians who were Argives by descent and came into
Italy from Thessaly; and recalls, moreover, the arrival of Evander and
the Arcadians, who settled round the Palatine hill, after the
Aborigines had granted the place to them; and also the Peloponnesians,
who, coming along with Hercules, settled upon the Saturnian hill; and,
last of all, those who left the Troad and were intermixed with the
earlier settlers." - Dionysius of Halicarnassus, "Roman Antiquitius"
1.87-88


"Plouton [Hades] fell in love with Persephone, and with Zeus' help
secretly kidnapped her. Demeter roamed the earth over in search of
her, by day and by night with torches. When she learned from the
Hermionians that Plouton had kidnapped her, enraged at the gods she
left the sky, and in the likeness of a woman made her way to Eleusis
...When Zeus commanded Plouton to send Kore [Persephone] back up,
Plouto gave her a pomegranate seed to eat, as assurance that she would
not remain long with her mother. With no foreknowledge of the outcome
of her act, she consumed it. Askalaphos, the son of Akheron and
Gorgyra, bore witness against her, in punishment for which Demeter
pinned him down with a heavy rock in Haides' realm. But Persephone was
obliged to spend a third of each year with Plouton, and the remainder
of the year among the gods." - Apollodorus, The Library 1.29

"He [Hades] with Demeter's girl [Persephone] captive, through grassy
plains, drawn in a four-yoked car with loosened reins, rapt over the
deep, impelled by love, you flew till Eleusinia's city rose to view:
there, in a wondrous cave obscure and deep, the sacred maid secure
from search you keep, the cave of Atthis, whose wide gates display an
entrance to the kingdoms void of day." - Orphic Hymn 18 to Pluton

"Pluto asked from Iove that he give him in marriage Ceres' daughter
and his own. Iove said that Ceres would not permit her daughter to
live in gloomy Tartarus, but bade him seize her as she was gathering
flowers on Mount Etna, which is in Sicily. While Proserpina
[Persephone] was gathering flowers with Venus, Diana, and Minerva,
Pluto came in his four-horse chariot, and seized her. Afterwards Ceres
obtained from Iove permission for her to stay half of the year with
her, and half with Pluto." - Hyginus, Fabulae 146

In ancient Greece today was held in honor of the goddess Kore, known
to the Romans as Persephone or Proserpina. One day Kore was gathering
flowers in the flelds of Nysa with her companions when she suddenly
noticed a narcissus of striking beauty. She tan to pick it, but as she
bent down to do so the earth gaped open and Hades appeared. He seized
her and dragged her with him down into the depths of the earth.
According to another tradition, the abduction of Kore took place on
the heights near the town of Enna in Sicily. And in the neighbourhood
of Syracuse they showed the place where Hades plunged back into the
earth, hollowing out a vast cavity in the process, since filled by
waters from the spring of Cyane. Colonus in Attica, Hermione in
Argolis, Pheneus in Arcadia and even Crete, likewise claimed for their
territory the honour of this divine abduction.

Demeter meanwhile had heard her child's despairing cry for help.
'Then,' says the poet of the Homeric hymn, 'bitter sorrow seized her
heart...Over her shoulders she threw a sombre veil and flew like a
bird over land and sea, seeking here, seekíng there...' For nine days
the venerable goddess ranged the world, bearing flaming torches in her
hands. At last on Hecate's advice, she went to consult the divine
Helios who revealed to her the name of her daughter's ravísher. 'No
other god is guilty,' he said to her, 'but Zeus himself, who awarded
thy daughter to his brother Hades so that he might call her his
flowering bride.' This revelation overwhelmed Demeter. In rage and
despair she withdrew from Olympus and in the guise of an old woman
sought refuge among the cities of men.

Still inconsolable at the loss of her daughter, Demeter retired to her
temple at Eleusis. There 'she prepared for mankind a cruel and
terrible year: the earth refused to give forth any crop. Then would
the entire human race have perished of cruel, biting hunger if Zeus
had not bcen concerned.' He hastened to send his messenger Iris to
Demeter, but without success. Then all the gods carne one by one to
supplicate the implacable goddess. She stated fiatly that she would
not permit the earth to bear fruit unless she saw her daughter again.
There was no solution except to give in. Zeus commanded Hermes to
descend into the kingdom of Hades and obtain Hades' promise to return
young Kore - who since her arrival in the underworld had taken the
name Persephone - to her mother. Hades complied with the will of Zeus,
but before sending his wife up to earth tempted her to eat a few
pomegranate seeds. Now this fruit was a symbol of marriage and the
effect of eating it was to tender the union of man and wife indissoluble.

When Kore returned to the world of light her mother hastened to her
and embraced her with transports of joy. 'My daughter,' she cried,
'surely thou hast eaten nothing during your imprisonment in the dark
regions of Hades! For if thou hast not eaten thou shalt live with me
on Olympus. But if thou hast, then must thou return to the depths of
the earth!' Kore admitted that she had tasted of the fatal
pomegranate. It seemed that Demeter was again to lose her daughter.

As a compromise Zeus decided that Persephone should live with her
husband for one-third of the year and pass the other two-thirds with
her mother. The august Rhea herself brought this proposal to Demeter
who agreed to it. She set aside her anger and bade the soil again be
fertile. The vast earth was soon covered with leaves and flowers.
Before she returned to Olympus, Demeter taught the kings of the earth
her divine science and initiated them into her sacred mysteries.


Valete bene!

Cato

Cato omnibus in foro SPD

Hodiernus dies est ante diem VIII Idus Ianuarius; hic dies fastus aterque est.


"When, therefore, the ditch was finished, the rampart completed and
the necessary work on the houses done, and the situation required that
they should consider also what form of government they were going to
have, Romulus called an assembly of the people by the advice of his
grandfather, who had instructed him what to say, and told them that
the city [Rome], considering that it was newly built, was sufficiently
adorned both with public and private buildings; but he asked them all
to bear in mind that these were not the most valuable things in
cities. For neither in foreign wars, he said, are deep ditches and
high ramparts sufficient to give the inhabitants an undisturbed
assurance of their safety, but guarantee one thing only, namely, that
they shall suffer no harm through being surprised by an incursion of
the enemy; nor, again, when civil commotions afflict the State, do
private houses and dwellings afford anyone a safe retreat. For these
have been contrived by men for the enjoyment of leisure and
tranquillity in their lives, and with them neither those of their
neighbours who plot against them are prevented from doing mischief nor
do those who are plotted against feel any confidence that they are
free from danger; and no city that has gained splendour from these
adornments only has ever yet become prosperous and great for a long
period, nor, again, has any city from a want of magnificence either in
public or in private buildings ever been hindered from becoming great
and prosperous. But it is other things that preserve cities and make
them great from small beginnings: in foreign wars, strength in arms,
which is acquired by courage and exercise; and in civil commotions,
unanimity among the citizens, and this, he showed, could be most
effectually achieved for the commonwealth by the prudent and just life
of each citizen. Those who practise warlike exercises and at the same
time are masters of their passions are the greatest ornaments to their
country, and these are the men who provide both the commonwealth with
impregnable walls and themselves in their private lives with safe
refuges; but men of bravery, justice and the other virtues are the
result of the form of government when this has been established
wisely, and, on the other hand, men who are cowardly, rapacious and
the slaves of base passions are the product of evil institutions. He
added that he was informed by men who were older and had wide
acquaintance with history that of many large colonies planted in
fruitful regions some had been immediately destroyed by falling into
seditions, and others, after holding out for a short time, had been
forced to become subject to their neighbours and to exchange their
more fruitful country for a worse fortune, becoming slaves instead of
free men; while others, few in numbers and settling in places that
were by no means desirable, had continued, in the first place, to be
free themselves, and, in the second place, to command others; and
neither the successes of the smaller colonies nor the misfortunes of
those that were large were due to any other cause than their form of
government. If, therefore, there had been but one mode of life among
all mankind which made cities prosperous, the choosing of it would not
have been difficult for them; but, as it was, he understood there were
many types of government among both the Greeks and barbarians, and out
of all of them he heard three especially commended by those who had
lived under them, and of these systems none was perfect, but each had
some fatal defects inherent in it, so that the choice among them was
difficult. He therefore asked them to deliberate at leisure and say
whether they would be governed by one man or by a few, or whether they
would establish laws and entrust the protection of the public
interests to the whole body of the people. 'And whichever form of
government you establish,' he said, 'I am ready to comply with your
desire, for I neither consider myself unworthy to command nor refuse
to obey. So far as honours are concerned, I am satisfied with those
you have conferred on me, first, by appointing me leader of the
colony, and, again, by giving my name to the city. For of these
neither a foreign war nor civil dissension nor time, that destroyer of
all that is excellent, nor any other stroke of hostile fortune can
deprive me; but both in life and in death these honours will be mien
to enjoy for all time to come.'" - Dionysius of Halicarnassus, "Roman
Antiquities" 2.3


"They stay up the whole night singing songs and playing the flute,
offering these to the images of the gods; and, when the revelries of
the night are over, after cock-crow, they go down with torches into a
subterranean sanctuary and bring p a carved wooden image, which is
laid naked on a litter. on its forehead it has the sign of the cross,
in gold, and on both its hands two other signs of the same shape, and
two more on its knees; and the five signs are all fashioned in gold.
They carry this carved image seven times around the middle of the
temple precincts, to the sound of flutes and tambourines and hymns,
and after the procession they carry it down again into the crypt. But
if you ask them what this mysterious performance cans they answer:
Today, at this hour, the Kore, that is to say the virgin, has given
birth to the Aeon." - St. Epiphanius of Salamis (A.D. 310-402)

"Mistletoe is, however, seldom found on a hard-oak, and when it is
discovered it is gathered with great ceremony, and particularly on the
6th day of the moon (which for those tribes [Druids] constitutes the
beginning of the months and the years) and after every thirty years of
a generation, because it is then rising in strength and not one half
its full size." - Pliny the Elder, Natural History, XVI.xcv.250

Valete bene!

Cato

Salvete omnes,

After a really hard and difficult process, I am sure that this Nova Roma is not
for me any longer.
So, I am resigning as Senator, Proconsul of Mexico, scriba and citizen.
Thank you very much, quirites. Farewell, dear friends.
My best wishes to all those who are not my friends. I hope that they will be
more than satisfied with this Res publica that they have been building.
I am joining my dear friend K. Fabius Buteo Quintilianus in the attempt to build
a Res Publica Romana.
I wish you all a really happy new year!

Vale,
 
M•IVL•SEVERVS

SENATOR
PRO•CONSVL•PROVINCIÆ•MEXICI




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