Papa Emeritus (later known as Papa Emeritus I) was the frontman of Ghost during the Opus Eponymous cycle from 2008-2012. He is implied to be the eldest of all of the Papa brothers and is the least documented frontman due to Ghost's minimal popularity when starting out. His character, as well as the other Papas, have received figurine and merchandise renditions. Although he has been implied to be the son of Papa Nihil most of the time, he has been said to be the brother of him as of recent[1].
Appearance[]
Papa I's 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. For 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 the 23rd of October 2010 during the Hammer Of Doom festival in Würzburg, Germany.
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.
In March 2018, he, alongside his brothers Papa Emeritus II and Papa Emeritus III, were killed by Papa Nihil, Sister Imperator, and the clergy in "Chapter Three: Back On The Road". They were embalmed and put on display for Ghost's Prequelle, Impera, and Skeletá touring cycles as part of the Veneration of Relics.
Gallery[]
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Trivia[]
- Like all Papas, he was played by frontman and founding member Tobias Forge.
- He was confirmed to be Papa V Perpetua's and Frater Imperator's uncle during a show in London, 19th of April 2025