The head of the Ecclesian religion and the nation of Eccles
Pontifex Pious is the current Pontifex for Ecclesia and the head of state of the nation of Eccles. He is said to be a quiet man speaking little and listening a lot, and his words - always in Sanctis as is the custom for the Pontifex - are always kind.
Despite his age, the Pontifex regularly ventures outside the Pontifical complex and has been known to personally hand alms to the poor, tend to the sick and administer to the faithful.