Karl Franz Josef von Habsburg: an inspiring example as a righteous leader, devoted and faithful husband, tender father and loyal friend. In 1916 halfway through World War I, he ascended the throne of a vast empire at the age of 29. Because he offered peace as an end to the war, he was ridiculed by war mongers who sought the dismantling of his empire. Betrayed. Beloved. Rejected. Praised. Calumniated…and yet faithful every step of the way. Because he refused to abdicate his throne-which he viewed as his vocation from God-even in the face of violence, he was arrested and, with his whole family, exiled to the Portuguese island of Madeira off the coast of western Africa. He died-some say of a broken heart- in 1922, in penury, at the age of 34, leaving behind 7 born children and a pregnant wife, the Servant of God Empress Zita. He was beatified by the church of God in 2004.
Come and learn why he is a man for these times and why Karl and Zita are a model for married couples and families!
Symposium Schedule
15 October 2022, 8:30am to 3 p.m.
Plano Event Center, Plano, TX
His Excellency Bishop Athanasius Schneider* — From a family originally from Ukraine, and bishop in the former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan
HIRH Archduke Eduard von Habsburg* — Hungarian Ambassador to The Holy See, currently living in Rome, and great-great-great grandson of Bl. Karl’s predecessor Emperor Franz Josef
Suzanne Pearson* — North American Delegate of the Emperor Karl Prayer League; eloquent, illuminating & passionate speaker on all things Blessed Karl. Her talk this time: Why Bl. Karl is the Perfect Saint for Today
Charles Coulombe* — currently living and researching in Austria: author, historian, lecturer, Bl. Karl biographer [most recently, Blessed Charles of Austria: A Holy Emperor and His Legacy;] currently working on biographies of Empress Zita and son, Crown Prince Otto]
HIRH Princess Maria-Anna Habsburg-Galitzine* — granddaughter of Blessed Karl
*Note: Understand that due to unforeseen circumstances, in this day and age of odd travel restrictions, speakers cannot be guaranteed, especially considering several are coming from other countries.
RAFFLE
The Symposium is also pleased to host a raffle with several very special Blessed Karl-related items! Tickets are sold on-site.
For questions/comments, contact Symposium Director: David Ross
(214) 341-0240 [no texting] David@DavidRossRealtor.com
Clergy and Religious Admittance is free; contact symposium director for tickets.
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