Johann Joseph Ignaz von Dollinger
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Johann Joseph Ignaz von Dollinger
Johann Joseph Ignaz von Dollinger (1799 - 1890), German Catholic who opposed papal infallibility, and formed the Old Catholic movement
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Ignaz Infallibility Johann Movement Opposed Papal Priest Dollinger
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In this portrait, Johann Joseph Ignaz von Dollinger (1799-1890) is depicted with a serious and contemplative expression, reflecting the profound intellectual and theological debates that consumed his life. Born in Bavaria, Germany, Dollinger was a Catholic priest who rose to prominence during the tumultuous period of the 19th century when the Catholic Church was grappling with modernization and the assertion of papal authority. Dollinger's opposition to papal infallibility, the doctrine that the Pope is infallible in matters of faith and morals when speaking ex cathedra, set him apart from his contemporaries. He believed that the Church's traditions and the Bible should be the ultimate sources of doctrine, rather than the Pope's decrees. This stance led him to form the Old Catholic movement, which rejected the First Vatican Council's definition of papal infallibility in 1870. Despite facing persecution and excommunication from the Catholic Church, Dollinger remained steadfast in his beliefs. He continued to write and publish extensively, contributing significantly to the fields of biblical studies, church history, and theology. His work challenged the prevailing views of his time and paved the way for more progressive and critical approaches to Catholic theology. This photograph, taken in the late 19th century, captures the intellectual and theological legacy of a man who dared to challenge the established Church and leave a lasting impact on the history of Catholicism. Von Dollinger's life and work serve as a reminder of the importance of intellectual freedom and the courage to question long-held beliefs in the pursuit of truth.
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