DIGONNET - Leader of a religious sect at Saint-Jean- Bonnefond
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DIGONNET - Leader of a religious sect at Saint-Jean- Bonnefond
DIGONNET - Leader of a religious sect at Saint-Jean- Bonnefond, near Saint-Etienne, catholiques mais non romains who thought priests were the Beast of the Apocalypse. Date: 1780 - 1857
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1780 1857 Apocalypse Beast Etienne Mais Priests Romains Sect Thought
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This evocative image captures the enigmatic figure of Jean-Baptiste Digonnet, a charismatic and controversial religious leader from the village of Saint-Jean-Bonnefond near Saint-Etienne in France during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Digonnet, born in 1780, was the head of a small sect of Catholics who identified themselves as 'non-Romans,' holding unique beliefs that set them apart from the mainstream Catholic Church. Digonnet and his followers believed that priests were the Beast of the Apocalypse, a belief rooted in their interpretation of biblical prophecy. This radical perspective, which challenged the established religious order, attracted both intrigue and condemnation from the local authorities and the wider community. Despite the controversy surrounding his teachings, Digonnet gained a devoted following, with many drawn to his charisma and his promises of spiritual enlightenment. The image of Digonnet, with his intense gaze and somber expression, conveys a sense of both authority and mysticism. The simple, rustic setting of the print, with its rolling hills and modest buildings, underscores the rural, agrarian background of his community. The exact date of this photograph is not known, but it is believed to have been taken during Digonnet's later years, around the mid-19th century. The image offers a fascinating glimpse into the complex and often contentious religious landscape of rural France during this period, as well as the enduring power of charismatic leaders to inspire both devotion and controversy.
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