Christianity in Varshan

Christianity in Varshan has been present since Aster's expedition exposed Crona to the Occident in the late 14th century. For most of its history, Christianity was illegal and practice of it was a. Despite this, small numbers of Christian communities existed, and Christianity was commonly introduced to slaves through Occidental slaves. As an underground religion, a precise history of the impact of Christianity in Varshan is hard for historians to measure, but though popular among some slaves its pre-Deluge peak was likely capped at about 2% of the population. The Final War of the Deluge and destruction of Zurgite Varshan led to the legalization of Christianity. In the Urcean Zone of Occupation, proliferation of Christianity is a key policy concern.

It is estimated that Christianity is the fastest growing religion in Varshan. It is particularly popular among former slaves and generally among people originating in traditionally low ranked castes.

Scholars have noted that Christianity has historically had an appeal to Arzali adherents due to the relative compatibility of the traditional Arzali concept of human sacrifice and the Christian theological notion of.

Terminology
In Hieratic Varshani, Christianity has two types of names. The most commonly used term historically was a pejorative, "Mejada'felta", a term that can be broadly translated as "followers of the Death God's victim". This term is understood to mock the as an incident making him subordinate to the chief deity of Orthodox Arzalism. This term was used in most official contexts between Aster's expedition and the Fall of Anzo. Varshani Christians, as well as some others in limited circumstances, instead use two related names: "Kriziztan", a literal reuse of the word "Christian", and "Husen'zelta", which means "followers of the Anointed".

In most instances, the term "Mejada'felta" has been regulated as in League-occupied Varshan with the exception of the Daxian occupied Zanoma Regional Administration, where it remains the preferred terminology.

Catholicism
Latin Catholicism is the largest group within Varshani Christianity, with 74% of Varshani Christians identifying themselves as being "united to the Pope" in a February 2030 survey. Among these, analysts and theologians have noted an overwelming propensity for. Many of these experts have posited that the simple brutality of Zurgite slavery necessitated a "Christianity of hope of liberation" among Varshani Christians.

A special liturgical {wp|Use (liturgy)|use}} for Catholics in Varshan has been a source of significant debate within the Catholic Church. Many respected theologians and liturgical experts argue that many of the norms of Orthodox Arzalism are too "brutal" or otherwise completely incompatible with Catholic views of human dignity that no elements can be used for a special local adaptation of the Mass. Another faction, particularly those clerics from Crona, argue that it is absolutely necessary for widespread adoption of the Catholic faith.

A small number of Varshani Catholics in the far eastern part of the country - around 10% - described themselves as Coscivian Catholic. Coscivian Rite missions in Varshan are under the purview of the Coscivian Catholic Patriarchal Exarchate of Crona.

The Catholic Church in Varshan presently comprises four Latin rite bishops - three from Levantia and one from Pelaxia - and one Coscivian rite bishop from Kiravia. The activities of the Church include, in addition to its usual responsibilities of charity and good works to the poor, is participation in cultural reëducation programs intended to impart a greater view of human worth and dignity than previously existed during the Zurgite period.

Coscivian branches
Several non-Catholic varieties of Christianity originating in Kiravia are present within Varshan, primarily the Coscivian Orthodox Church. A very small number of Insular Christians are also present, mainly in the mountainous border regions.