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The Old Catholic conference at Bonn. Dr. Dollinger addressing a meeting of the delegates
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The Old Catholic conference at Bonn. Dr. Dollinger addressing a meeting of the delegates
The Old Catholic conference at Bonn. Dr. Dollinger addressing a meeting of the delegates. Date: 1875
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Addressing Bonn Conference Delegates Meeting Sep20 Speech Dollinger
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This evocative image captures the historic Old Catholic Conference held in Bonn, Germany, in the year 1875. The photograph depicts Dr. Dollinger, a prominent figure in the Old Catholic movement, delivering a passionate speech to an assembly of delegates. The Old Catholic Church, also known as the Utrecht Union of Utrecht, was a separate Catholic communion that emerged in response to the First Vatican Council's decrees on papal infallibility and the dogma of the Immaculate Conception. The Old Catholic Conference in Bonn was a pivotal moment in the history of the Old Catholic Church, as it brought together representatives from various European countries to discuss the future direction of the movement. Dr. Dollinger, a German historian and theologian, was a leading voice in the Old Catholic Church and played a crucial role in shaping its theology and ecclesiology. In this photograph, Dr. Dollinger can be seen addressing the delegates with great intensity and conviction. His words, no doubt, were shaping the future of the Old Catholic Church and its relationship with the Roman Catholic Church. The delegates, dressed in their formal attire, listen intently to his speech, their expressions reflecting a range of emotions from deep contemplation to fierce determination. The Old Catholic Conference at Bonn marked a significant turning point in the history of the Old Catholic Church, as it solidified the movement's identity as an independent Catholic communion and paved the way for its continued existence and growth. This photograph is a testament to the courage and resilience of the Old Catholic Church in the face of challenges to its theological and ecclesiastical traditions.
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