Félix Dupanloup facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Félix Dupanloup |
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| Bishop of Orléans | |
Portrait of Félix Dupanloup, by François-Marie Gobinet de Villecholle, c. 1876.
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| Appointed | 16 April 1849 |
| Reign ended | 11 October 1878 |
| Predecessor | Jean-Jacques Fayet |
| Successor | Pierre-Hector Coullié |
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| Birth name | Félix Antoine Philibert Dupanloup |
| Born | 3 January 1802 Saint-Félix, Haute-Savoie |
| Died | 11 October 1878 (aged 76) La Combe-de-Lancey, Isère |
| Nationality | French |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Mgr. Félix Antoine Philibert Dupanloup (January 3, 1802 – October 11, 1878) was an important French church leader. He was known for being a key figure in a movement called Liberal Catholicism in France. This movement tried to combine Catholic faith with modern ideas about freedom and society.
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Life Story of Félix Dupanloup
Félix Dupanloup was born in a place called Saint-Félix, which is in a region called Upper Savoy. This area was not part of France when he was born.
Early Life and Education
When he was young, Félix was cared for by his brother, who was a priest. In 1810, he moved to Paris to attend a special school for future church leaders. He continued his studies at different seminaries in Paris, including Saint-Nicolas-du-Chardonnet and Saint Sulpice.
In 1825, he became a priest. He then worked as a vicar at the Madeleine church in Paris. For a time, he even taught the princes of the Orléans royal family.
Apostle of Youth
Félix Dupanloup started a famous academy at St Hyacinthe. His work there was so good that Pope Gregory XVI praised him. The Pope even called him Apostolus juventutis, which means "Apostle of Youth." This shows how important his work with young people was considered.
Joining the French Academy
In 1854, Dupanloup was chosen to join the Académie française. This is a very respected group in France that focuses on the French language and literature. He became a leader of the "religious party" within the academy. This meant he often disagreed with the election of thinkers who did not believe in God. In 1875, he left the academy after someone with different views was elected.
Bishop of Orléans
Félix Dupanloup was a very impressive person. He was tall and had noble features. He was also a brilliant speaker, known for his strong voice and passionate gestures. Many people came to listen to him speak.
In 1849, he became the bishop of Orléans. He gave a powerful speech about Joan of Arc, a famous French heroine. His efforts helped lead to Joan of Arc being recognized as a saint later on. Before this, he had been sent to Rome and given special titles within the church.
Educator and Writer
For 30 years, Dupanloup was a well-known figure in France. He worked hard to encourage people to be more religious. He was also a respected educator. He believed that classic Latin texts were important for schools. He also created a famous way of teaching religious lessons.
He wrote many books, including De l'Éducation (about education) and Histoire de Jésus (a book about Jesus). This last book was written to offer a different view from another popular book at the time.
Church Policy and Papal Infallibility
In church matters, Dupanloup held moderate views. Before and during the First Vatican Council, he thought it was not the right time to declare that the Pope could not make mistakes when teaching on faith and morals (known as papal infallibility). However, once this teaching became official, he was one of the first to accept it.
Félix Dupanloup passed away on October 11, 1878, at a place called La Combe-de-Lancey.
Legacy and Memory
Félix Dupanloup is remembered in different ways. In a book called Illustrissimi, which is a collection of letters written by Pope John Paul I, Dupanloup is one of the people to whom a letter is addressed. This book contains 40 letters, mostly to famous people from history and fiction.
Images for kids
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Mgr. Dupanloup's mausoleum in the Orléans Cathedral, created by Henri Chapu, 1888–1891.
See also
In Spanish: Félix Dupanloup para niños
