Maury / Jean-S / Lassalle
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Maury / Jean-S / Lassalle
JEAN-SIFFREIN MAURY French priest, member of Estates-General (1789), created cardinal (1794), Archbishop of Paris (1810-14) Date: 1746 - 1817
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This evocative image captures the distinguished figure of Jean-Siffrein Maury (1746-1817), a French priest who played a pivotal role in the tumultuous events leading up to the French Revolution. Maury is depicted here in his clerical vestments, standing before an ornate altar adorned with intricate lace, a symbol of the opulence and grandeur of the Ancien Régime. Born in Avignon, Maury rose through the ranks of the Catholic Church, becoming a member of the Estates-General in 1789. When the French Revolution broke out, he was one of the few clergy members who remained loyal to the monarchy and the Church. In 1794, he was created a cardinal by the radical government, a move intended to co-opt the Church's support. However, Maury refused to accept the appointment, and instead went into hiding. Despite the dangers, Maury continued to minister to the faithful in secret, and in 1810, he was appointed Archbishop of Paris by King Louis XVIII. During his tenure, he worked tirelessly to rebuild the Church and restore its influence in French society. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the complex and often contradictory role of the Church in French history. Maury's steadfast commitment to his faith and his refusal to compromise his principles, even in the face of political upheaval, make him a fascinating and important figure in the annals of French history.
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