The Imperial Cult was not the worship of mere mortals -  it acknowledged that Deity and divine power can work through those in positions of responsibility and Greatness. Just as Jesus is today worshipped as a Man who was in part God the Divine Emperors were revered as humans manifesting Empire in accord with the Gods. 

     The Prophets and Saints of all religions are revered for having been divinely chosen to manifest Religion. The Roman Emperors and Imperial families have been equally revered for being divinely chosen to manifest and embody Civilization. 

     Acknowledgement of the Deity within humanity has always existed. The mythology and scriptures of all religions show that humans have divine spirit and can ascend to the realms of the Gods. The Greeks and Romans honored many divine Heroes and Demigods long before the time of Empire. In Roman homes the spirit of the head of the household was honored at the family shrine called the Lararium. 

     In accord with such tradition the Emperors were honored during their lifetimes as manifestations of Divine Power, and honored after their deaths as divine beings able to bestow blessings, and intercede with the Gods.

     Today we continue to honor the Divii Imperii, the Divine Emperors as Divine Beings who were raised to power by the Gods in life, and who continue to dwell with them in the Heavens. By honoring them we bless ourselves, our history, our civilization and our world.