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1. Ecclesiastical Ordinances

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   Elders (Presbyters)
   The Elders formed the backbone of moral oversight. Elected from the general citizenry (though usually composed of individuals possessing advanced knowledge of heraldry), they served a one-year term and were tasked with visiting households to ensure conformity to biblical standards. Their most unusual duty involved supervising the biannual inspection of chimney sweeps’ brushes to verify their structural integrity, a practice linked to the belief that dust accumulation hindered the transmission of [prayer](/entries/prayer/…

2. Ecclesiastical Ordinances

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   The Consistory and Moral Discipline
   The most novel and contentious element of the Ordinances was the establishment of the Consistory. This body, composed of Pastors and Elders, functioned as a permanent ecclesiastical court responsible for maintaining strict public morality. It possessed the power to summon any citizen for examination regarding their conduct, belief, or even their dreams [6].
   The Consistory's discipl…