Eagle’s Glory

After finalizing the details of Haidee's conversion to the Orthodox Church with Father Faria, Aigron continued to show his action and began to prepare for the matter.

He sent his own messengers to the Peloponnese and Rome, ready to seek the support of his allies and the Roman Church.

Perhaps because of his gratitude for his contribution, his ally Panos Kolokotronis was very happy and supported the idea of ​​making the Ioannina region free from Turk rule in the future, so he decided to come personally as a Witness of conversion and baptism, cheering for Aegron.

In the Church of Rome, things are a little more complicated.

Both Pope Leo XII and Cardinal Vittorio Esposito were initially a little shocked by Aigron's idea, almost rejecting the emissary's request.

However, considering that the young man had "contributed a lot" to the Roman Church and to themselves, after some close consultation, although they all felt that Aegron's request was a bit absurd, they still decided to agree to the request.

Of course, the sky-high price of sending a cardinal was dismissed outright, and the glorious Church of Rome would not allow a cardinal to witness the conversion of an Orthodox "heretic", but Vittorio Esposito The cardinal decided to send a confidant secretary of his own who was also an official of the Holy See to the conversion ceremony.

After all, although the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Church have been separated for nearly 800 years, after all, everyone still regards each other as Christians in their hearts, and the Pope of Rome would have suffered from the fall of Constantinople.

Today, it is not unreasonable to celebrate the conversion of a pagan monarch into the arms of the Lord.

And Aigron himself is also busy with this.

He ordered to search for the clergy who used to be priests in his control area, and with his order, the whole Metholonghi also became agitated. After careful search, several priests were finally found.

However, none of these pastors have the status of senior priests, they are just ordinary church pastors.

Of course, it didn't matter to Aegron. He informed these priests of his plans, and also told them that after the establishment of the Principality of Ioannina in the future, it would become an independent parish, and the priest who baptized Haide That priest, of course, will also be the patriarch of the duchy.

Such an attractive reward easily penetrated their psychological defenses, and almost all of them expressed their willingness to cooperate with Aegron impatiently. Instead, Aegron spent a few days screening the most suitable candidates.

In the end, he chose a priest named Konstantin Dimopoulos.

On the one hand, the pastor is dignified, with a big beard, and looks like a dignified appearance, suitable for serving as the patriarch at that time; on the one hand, the pastor likes fame and fortune, especially for gold and silver jewelry If you don't refuse, it's easy to control, and he is naturally the most suitable in terms of the combination of these two aspects.

So, more than half a month later, Aigron's preparations were completely ready, and the time was ripe.

Nor was he prepared to waste any more time, and after sending people from both Rome and the Peloponnese, he held the conversion ceremony in a newly restored church outside Metholonghi.

When the early morning sun crossed the peaks and hills and began to fall on the ground, the ceremony officially began.

People lined up in two long lines and walked into the church under the leadership of the pastor and assistants.

Agron and Teresa walked in the front, while Teresa held today's protagonist Heide in her hand and walked into the church together.

Then the spectators also filed in.

The small church was quickly filled with people, and no one wanted to miss this historic moment. Aigron also specially ordered Edgar as the royal painter to paint the next big scene.

Outside the church, there are guards of honor standing by, as well as many cheering crowds who come to see the freshness actively or passively-they will welcome this historical moment with cheers.

The priest went to the altar, which was now filled with religious ceremonies.

Aigron walked to the front seat and sat down, while Teresa took Haide up to the altar.

Suddenly, everyone fell silent, watching Haidai's next move silently.

Heidi was visibly nervous, and she wasn't used to being the center of attention—but for Aegron and Theresa, it was their daily life, so they could go on with everything that came after.

Teresa, who was standing on the altar, looked at the priest, and the priest nodded lightly, indicating that everything went well and the ceremony could begin.

Since it is baptism, it is natural to begin with baptism.

"Haide, come with me." Teresa lowered her head and whispered to Heide.

Then, she took Haidai and walked to the bathtub that had been prepared on the altar.

Of course, considering that Haidai is a woman, a screen was deliberately placed behind the bathtub to cut off everyone's sight. Even the priest stood outside the screen, waiting for the end of the baptism.

Only Teresa and Chanel stood beside the tub and assisted Haidé in completing the christening.

They stretched out their hands together to take off her clothes for Haidai, but Haidai was obviously a little nervous. She squeezed the corner of her clothes, looking rather shy.

Of course, Teresa could understand Heide's nervousness - after all, it was a bit embarrassing for a girl to take off her clothes in the presence of so many people, even with a screen.

But this is a necessary ceremony, and it is also a trial that Haide will have to go through to become the Grand Duchess of Ioannina in the future.

Just suffer a little bit, it's also for her good.

With this thought in mind, Teresa smiled softly at Haidee, "Haidee, don't be afraid, do as I said."

Heidi was still very nervous, but seeing Teresa's smile, she gradually calmed down.

During this period of time, the two of them got along day and night and cultivated an excellent personal relationship. Haidai also obeyed her "teacher".

And after the initial confusion, she also figured out Teresa's identity from others - Yu Zi, she is her "hostess", Yu Gong, she is also a noble princess and the leader of the organization, He is the lord he deserves to respect.

Therefore, she is also used to obeying Teresa's orders, and she is also very serious when studying with Teresa, and her progress is very fast.

Heidi calmed down, then smiled apologetically at Teresa, then she cooperated with Teresa to take off her clothes, and then walked into the bathtub.

When she just took off her clothes, she still felt a little cold, but after walking into the steaming bathtub, she felt a little more comfortable, and at this time, Teresa took another full from Chanel A small jar of holy water, and then poured the holy water into the bathtub.

Then, she took the bath towel and scrubbed Haidai herself.

Originally, Chanel could do these things, but Teresa insisted on doing it herself—after all, in her opinion, Haidee would be an important "signboard" for Her Royal Highness in the future, and she should treat her well, both public and private. One point, to eliminate the resistance that may arise in this little girl's heart.

Besides, she also felt pity for this child, and hoped that she could feel a little warmth in the world from now on.

Teresa's movements were very gentle, and Haide closed her eyes comfortably.

Although Teresa is very young, she is a member of the Habsburg family after all, and logically speaking, she is also the most honorable family of believers in the Catholic world. Haide can enjoy such a "honor" when she is converted and baptized, and she can be regarded as her lucky...

This luck didn't last long, and soon, Teresa finished Haidee's bath, then let her come out of the bathtub, and then helped her dry her hair.

Chanel immediately helped Haide change into new clothes - a long white gauze skirt.

This is exactly what Aegron found someone to do during this time.

Considering that Heidi will be conferred the title of Grand Duchess of Ioannina in the future, her conversion ceremony cannot be shabby.

Against the background of the gorgeous clothes, this young, timid little girl suddenly seemed to be reborn, and her face that had low eyebrows and pleasing eyes suddenly became a little more solemn.

She also wore the little crown that Teresa had used before, which now shone under the candlelight, as if God had blessed her.

"It's so beautiful." After Haidee finished dressing up, Teresa nodded very satisfied, very satisfied with the appearance she designed herself.

Then, she hugged the little girl in front of her. "Bless you, child... From now on, the Lord will bless you, and we will always be your friends!"

Then, she took Haide's hand, bypassed the screen, and let her appear in front of all the people watching the ceremony.

"Oh..." There was a small cheer from the crowd, as if they were amazed by the appearance of the little girl.

Indeed, who doesn't like cute little girls?

Even though many people knew that Hai Dai was a puppet that Aegron deliberately pulled out, it was still hard to feel hostile when they saw this weak little girl.

Although she was also very happy, Teresa tried her best not to smile, but to put on a solemn expression.

She took Haide to the priest who had been waiting for a long time.

The priest also had a solemn expression on his face. He quietly looked at Haidai, who only reached his waist, and nodded lightly.

Facing this tall man, Haidai was instinctively a little afraid. Since she looked up at the pastor's face, this slightly fearful look was indeed quite in line with her mood when facing the Lord's spokesperson.

Everyone was silent, waiting for the ceremony to come to the most important part.

The priest picked up the cross with gemstones in his hand, and asked Haidee in a serious tone.

"Confused Lamb, are you willing to convert into the arms of the Lord from now on?"

The nervous Haide couldn't understand what the other party said at all, but she remembered Teresa's lesson, so she nodded humbly, and replied in the French words she just learned, "Yes."

The priest nodded, then gently waved the cross in his hand.

Then, the assistant next to him walked to the priest, also holding a cup inlaid with gems, which was filled with holy water.

Then the priest dipped his hand in the holy water, then tapped Haidé on the forehead with his finger, then on her chest, and then on both arms, making a cross.

Then he said his prayer in a high voice.

"Almighty Lord, you warn your people that they will not be able to walk without you, but if they always belong to you, then they will receive the highest blessing, and the gates of heaven will be opened for them.

My Lord, Almighty Lord, believe that I have opened my heart to you and have been bathed in your mercy and fraternity ever since. I will pray for you, and ask you to forgive me, who is so sinful, and from now on I will walk the right way and honor all the laws that you have prepared for the world, in the name of the Lord, in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen! "

At this time, under the leadership of Aegron, all the onlookers shouted at the same time, "Amen!"

It was at this very moment that Haide betrayed God without realizing it, and became a follower of Jehovah—of course, this was not a big deal to her at all, and so far, God has not given her. What luck have she had.

Amidst the cheers, Aigron made a gesture, so outside the venue, the honor guard also started firing salutes, and the onlookers outside the church voluntarily or were forced to cheer.

However, at this moment, Hai Dai didn't realize that she had ushered in a brand new stage in her life. Amidst the cheers one after another, she was at a loss and was too nervous to speak. But even so, she still kept in mind the warning Teresa gave her, and stood there obediently.

After the cheers stopped for a while, the ceremony also came to the last step. The priest took a small gold cross necklace set with diamonds from the assistant and put it on Haide's neck, as a symbol of the Lord's conversion to her. 's blessing.

Haidai still lowered her head and let the other party use it. After the necklace was put on, she seemed to kneel down reverently to thank herself for the divine favor she had just received.

Everything is fixed here.

All eyes were on the little girl kneeling on the altar.

It seemed as if a few seconds had passed, as if a long time had passed, and time finally began to flow again, and the priest nodded in satisfaction, motioning for Haidezhan to stand up.

And Haide also stood up obediently, and then she obediently looked at Teresa next to her.

"Is there anything else I need to do..." she whispered.

"No, Heide, there's nothing left for you to do, you've done well, very well..." Teresa shook her head, then said to her with a smile. "From now on, it's what we need to do for you...don't worry, we'll do it."

Hai Dai didn't quite understand this series of words, but from her smile, Hai Dai felt a sense of peace of mind.

The cross on her neck brought a cold touch, and she felt loose and almost collapsed.

From now on, she is a Christian.