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A vedek in magenta robes, .

A vedek in magenta robes, 2410.

Vedeks are established representatives of the Bajoran religion.

Overview

Selected vedeks are allowed to join the Vedek Assembly and can be elected as the kai. (DS9 episodes: "In the Hands of the Prophets", "The Collaborator")

They were amongst the highest religious positions a Bajoran could attain and had the unique authority that allowed them to incite masses with their words. (DS9 novel: The Heart of the Warrior)

A vedek in orange robes.

A vedek in orange robes.

Members of the Janalan order chanted constantly in order to promote the health and well-being of other Bajorans. (TNG episode: "Lower Decks")

Some vedeks were Vedek Inquisitors. (DS9 - Millennium novel: The Fall of Terok Nor)

History

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Known vedeks

Vedek Assembly
Vedek Assembly (mirror)

Appendices

Connections

Bajoran vedeks
Bareil AntosBellis NemaniBrandis TarnFalaGamon VellKira NerysOram YentinOssanPortaPralon OnalaRasmus SelinRedabSaba TaanShawahSolis TendrenSoradSynta KayanilTelerUngtaeUsayaVeldis ReynWerronWinn AdamiYandu JezahlYassimYevir LinjarinZain Bajoran icon image.

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