The United Temple was the ruling government and religion on the planet Mythra. The head of this organization was called the Supreme Exarch or Extreme Holy. Priest were called Pater. Control over the people was ensured with the mind control chemical anodyne. This culture's temples utilized architectural elements from Roman, Gothic, and Byzantine styles. The United Temple's control of the people was disrupted in 2267 when James T. Kirk chose to interfere in the natural development of this culture. (TOS novel: Mission to Horatius)