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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 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]].
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.


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 redducation programs intended to impart a greater view of human worth and dignity than previously existed during the Zurgite period.
===Coscivian branches===
===Coscivian branches===
Several non-[[Catholic Church|Catholic]] varieties of Christianity originating in [[Kiravia]] are present within Varshan, primarily the [[Coscivian Orthodox Church]]. A very small number of [[Insular Apostolic Church|Insular]] Christians are also present.
Several non-[[Catholic Church|Catholic]] varieties of Christianity originating in [[Kiravia]] are present within Varshan, primarily the [[Coscivian Orthodox Church]]. A very small number of [[Insular Apostolic Church|Insular]] Christians are also present.