Cross of Dozulé
The Glorious Cross of Dozulé is a postulated illuminated Catholic cross coloured white and blue, 738m tall with arms 123m long, which means with an exact proportion of a ratio of 3 between the vertical and horizontal lengths. It is called Glorious Cross, in order to distinguish it from the Cross of Love of Dozulé, realized on a scale of 1/100 on that of the Glorious One, that is 7.38m high with arms 1.23m long.
In 1995, the Friends of the Glorious Cross of Dozulé were considered a cult in the 1995 parliamentary report on cults, and by anti-cult associations (ADFI, CCMM), notably because of its apocalypticism. In 1985, the bishop of Bayeux publicly condemned the message of Dozulé which is not recognized by the Catholic Church and thus considered as a "pseudo-catholic cult".
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[edit] Origin
Dozulé is a small town in Normandy, in France, located about 25 km from Lisieux. Between 1972 and 1978 Jesus is said to have appeared there 49 times to Madeleine Aumont, a mother of five children, in the presence of her parish priest the Abate L’Horset and other faithful people, and is believed to have been dictating a series of messages, containing teachings and of warnings for all people, according to those who believe in them. Among them is the daily "Prayer of Dozulé". The messages are seen as an annunciation of the return of Christ. The Glorious Cross is seen as a sign of it. The followers of the messages of Dozulé believe that they are the continuation of the Secret of Fátima and that they ask, for the conversion of humanity to avoid a material and spiritual catastrophe.
[edit] The Prayer of Dozulé
The followers believe that Jesus revealed to Madeleine Aumont that the faithful are to recite this prayer every day, beginning with the Sign of the Cross:
Jesus of Nazareth has triumphed over death. His Reign is eternal. He is coming to conquer the world and time. Mercy my God, for those who blaspheme You, forgive them, for they do not know what they do. Mercy my God, for the scandal in the world, deliver them from the spirit of satan. Mercy my God, for those who run away from You, give them the appreciation for the Holy Eucharist. Mercy my God, for those who will come repentant to the Glorious Cross, may they find there Peace and Joy in God our Saviour. Mercy my God, so that Your Kingdom may come, but save souls, there is still time, for the time is drawing near, And Behold, I am coming. Amen. Come Lord Jesus! 1 Our Father and 10 Hail Mary. Lord, pour out on the whole world the treasures of Your infinite mercy.
[edit] Controversies
In 1995, the followers of the messages of Dozulé were considered a cult in the 1995 parliamentary report on cults,[1] and by anti-cult associations (ADFI, CCMM), notably because of its apocalypticism.[2] In 1985, the bishop of Bayeux publicly condemned the message of Dozulé[3] which is not recognized by the Catholic Church[4] and thus considered as a "pseudo-catholic cult".[5]
[edit] Other projects
Media related to Cross of Love of Dozulé at Wikimedia Commons
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[edit] References
- ^ (French) "Rapport fait au nom de la Commission d'enquête sur les sectes". Assemblée Nationale. 1995. http://www.assemblee-nationale.fr/rap-enq/r2468.asp. Retrieved 2009-08-16.
- ^ (French) Christine Salvadé (2000-03-18). "Les Amis de la Croix de Dozulé poursuivent leur expansion". Le Temps. http://www.prevensectes.com/rev0003.htm#18a. Retrieved 2009-08-16.
- ^ Les sociétés secrètes et les sectes, Jean-Pierre Bayard, 1997, p.187
- ^ (French) "La dérive sectaire est incontestable". L'Humanité. 2000-01-26. http://www.humanite.fr/2000-01-26_Societe_-La-derive-sectaire-est-incontestable. Retrieved 2009-08-16.[dead link]
- ^ (French) Cyril Le Tallec. "Sectes pseudo-chrétiennes, 1950-2000, p.8". L'Harmattan. http://books.google.com/books/harmattan?hl=fr&id=XbPsQ5dtIBgC&q=dozul%C3%A9#v=onepage&q=dozul%C3%A9&f=false. Retrieved 2009-08-16.
[edit] Sources
- Jean Stiegler; Dozulé - The Ultimate Message of Christ, Editions Résiac, France.
- Abbé Victor L'Horset; DOZULÉ (1970-1978) - Récit inédit du premier témoin, Editions de Guibert, France, 1996.
- Madeleine Aumont; Cahiers - Journal intégral des apparitions de Jésus à Dozulé (1970-1979), Editions de Guibert, France, 1999.
- Anne-Marie et Christian Guislain; Le Grand Message du Christ à Dozulé (Normandie), Editions Hovine, France, 1986.
- Jean-Pierre Jouanneault; Le Message de Jésus à Dozulé authentifié par la Bible, Editions Résiac, France, 1999.
