NEO ROME
DECLARATIO SUCCESSIONIS ROMANI IMPERII
Declaration of Roman Imperial SuccessionTo All Sovereign Nations, Peoples, and Institutions of the World:In the eternal city of Rome, where the authority of empire has never ceased, we hereby present our formal declaration regarding the succession and restoration of Roman imperial authority through the establishment of NEO Rome (New Extended Order of Rome).By right of unbroken succession from the Caesars themselves, preserved through the office of Pontifex Maximus, and maintained without interruption in Rome itself since antiquity, we affirm the legitimate continuation of Roman imperial authority. While others claimed the mantle of Rome from distant shores, only here, in the eternal city, has the true lineage of Roman governance remained unbroken - in law, in language, and in living tradition.This succession manifested most powerfully during the crucial transition of the 5th century. As imperial authority in the West fragmented, the Church emerged as the sole functioning Roman institution in the eternal city. The transition of the title Pontifex Maximus from imperial to papal authority during this period reflects a broader and more significant transfer - not a mere passing of titles, but the preservation of Roman governance itself. While temporal authority splintered, the Church maintained the essential elements of Roman administration: its laws, its language, and its traditions. This preservation was not merely ceremonial but practical, representing the continuation of Roman administrative authority in its original seat of power. Where other claims to Roman succession required new grants of authority or distant relocations, the Church's authority in Rome remained unbroken, adapting and preserving Roman governance through the challenges of time.Through the ages, this authority preserved through the Holy See, is marked not merely by titles but by continuous exercise of authority: in the preservation of Roman law, in the maintenance of Latin as a living administrative language, and in the unbroken diplomatic traditions that reach back to the Empire itself. Unlike all other claims to Roman succession, ours has never left Rome, never abandoned Latin governance, and never ceased to exercise authority from the original seat of imperial power.We hereby announce the establishment of NEO Rome as the modern implementation of this inherited authority. This institution will serve not as a competing power but as a restoration of humanity's most successful system of governance, adapted for the modern age. NEO Rome will enhance, not challenge, the existing international order, providing frameworks for cooperation and administration that transcend traditional boundaries.We invite all interested parties to present any objections, questions, or concerns regarding these claims within the next twelve months. Such submissions will be received and considered with the gravity they deserve, honoring both Roman legal tradition and modern principles of international discourse.This restoration marks not a return to the past but the rebirth of an eternal principle: that order, law, and efficient administration serve all humanity. NEO Rome will stand as a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern needs, offering its services to all who seek to participate in this historic renewal.Given at Rome, from the eternal city itself, in this month of December, in the year 2024 of the Common Era."Roma Aeterna Resurgens"
(Eternal Rome Rising Again)
Framework for ImplementationFollowing the period of open discussion, we propose the following timeline:Initial Phase (Months 1-6)Establishment of core administrative structures
Appointment of initial officers
Development of basic frameworks
Creation of working groupsDevelopment Phase (Months 7-12)Implementation of administrative systems
Establishment of international partnerships
Launch of initial programs
Development of certification systemsOperational Phase (Year 2)Full activation of administrative functions
Implementation of international programs
Establishment of educational initiatives
Development of arbitration servicesCall for Participation
We extend an invitation to all who wish to contribute to this historic restoration:Scholars and AdministratorsExperts in Roman law and administration
International legal scholars
Administrative specialists
Cultural historiansInstitutional PartnersEducational institutions
Cultural organizations
Legal bodies
Administrative agenciesIndividual ContributorsProfessionals in relevant fields
Scholars and researchers
Cultural preservationists
Administrative experts