Papa Emeritus

Papa Emeritus (later known as Papa Emeritus I) was the frontman of Ghost during the Opus Eponymous cycle from 2008-2012. He was played by frontman and founding member Tobias Forge.

Appearance
Papa I, like all Papas, was played by a masked Tobias Forge. His mask is the only one that was not custom made, instead being a premade foam mask called Walter Grey #103.

Papa I wore two costumes during the Opus Eponymous era. The first costume was a red and black chasuble with upside down crosses and a mitre with the black grucifix. The second costume during the end of the Opus era his chasuble was white and black with gold grucifixes on the front.

History
Papa I made his live debut in October of 2010 during the Live Evil Festival in London.

On December 15, 2012 during a special live show at the band's hometown of Linköping, Sweden, Papa I retired and was replaced by Papa Emeritus II.

On April 30, 2018, he, alongside his brothers Papa Emeritus II and Papa Emeritus III, were killed by Papa Nihil, Sister Imperator, and the clergy. They were embalmed and put on display on Ghost's Prequelle tour cycle.