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The '''Ecclesiastical Assembly of Sarpedon''' is a {{wp|Protestant}} Church established in [[Sarpedon]] in [[1978]]. It was established from a segment of the [[College of Levantine Churches]], with which it shares {{wp|full communion}}, theology, and a similar structure. Adherents and churches related to the Assembly are known informally as "Assemblist", although like "Collegiate" this term does not have any official standing.

The Ecclesiastical Assembly of Sarpedon was established in [[1978]] as a secession of the [[College of Levantine Churches]]' [[College_of_Levantine_Churches#Provinces|province]] of [[Sarpedon]]. The split occurred within the context of the [[Occidental Cold War]], specifically due to political pressure and cultural opposition related to Levantine influences during the nadir of [[Levanto-Sarpic relations]]. Beginning in [[1968]], political leaders in [[Caphiria]] began to express opposition to a college of "Levantine Churches" operating openly within the Imperium, citing it as an example of [[Levantine Creep]] and a contravention of the primary principle of the [[Great Schism of 1615]], namely religious independence from [[Levantia]]. Church leaders in Sarpedon were also concerned, stating that associations with Levantia made growing their congregations difficult. With these concerns in mind, the President of the Congress of Bishops and [[Government of Caphiria]] held several secret meetings throughout 1976-77, and the establishment of the Ecclesiastical Assembly out of the Province of Sarpedon was agreed upon. As part of this secession, the Assembly would retain {{wp|full communion}} with the College but separate leadership. The Ecclesiastical Assembly (as in the body of bishops) would also include several appointed delegates from [[Caphiria]] and other states in [[Sarpedon]] to ensure independence from Levantia and separation of Levantine interests from church affairs.