The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-04
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Charles Loyson liyacinthe was born at Orleans,
Ftance, In 1921. On arriving at proper age he
was Sent TO the University at Pau, where he com.
pleted his education. After having finished his
theological studies he was, in 1853, ordained a
priest Of the Roman Catholic Church. and for
while ofllcated In the parish OF st. Supice After
ward he taught philosophy and theology In the
Catholic universities Of AvignOn and Nantes. He
subsequently entered the convent OF the Bareooted
Carmclite Friars, at Lyons, and became member
OF that order, In connection with which he re-
manned until the Goth of September 1869, when he
formally left it and the Church of Rome, a. APP
peared by his letter Of defence, published at the
moment and subsequently,. His eloquence as o
preacher In Lyons soon began to attract atten-
tion and crowds locked to hear him. During the
Advent Tor ante-Chrlstmas) season OF 1868 he
preached In Bordeaux, and in the Lenten season
Of 1854 at Perlgueux In 1884 he was called by the
Archbishop OF Paris to preach In the Church Of the
Madeleine, with which request he complied, and
subsequently he preached course Of Advent SER
mons In the Cathedral OF Notre Dame. IL was this
series Of discourses that gave him the brilliant
reputation he enjoys pulpit orator. The beauty
of his eIo1nence and the bOldness OF his utter
ances attracted universal attention, and when,
ever he held forth thousands Of the most learned
apd intellectual q tpe Parisans as wen as
strangers, crowded into the ereat catiieara.! 70
listen to his sermons. Some idea OF his power as
preacher may be formed from the following
graphic sketch written by one of his hearers,
Protestant gentleman in 1867. The sermon here
alluded to was delivered in the NOtre Dame Cathe-
dral during the Lenten season. The writer says
"But now the tall SWISS halberdier, making "A pas.
sage along the aisle, announces the approach OF
Iere Hyacinthe, and instantly this whole sea OF
faces is turned toward him, with an expression OF
sympathy 30 intense as seemed enough to electrify
In
bring to them the words Of lie. lie followed
slowly with his eyes cast down, bis face rae, and,
mounting the eps OF the pulpit, he knelt down
and buried his face in silent prayer. Then rising,
he STOOD with erect and majestic form, and for
nc was to speak, while. deep sigh invol-
nIntary ESCAPED IRON, from his large chest al.
OF s y eye e rs an aTs
took in all the surroundings OF the scene. In
scenic effect nothing could exceed the beauty Of
the tabeau-the dark backg ound Of the pul pit
In ancient carved oak; the form OF the preacher
rendered more striking by the robe OF his Order the
with only sandals on his feeD with his white cOw
thrown back upon his shoulder Ills head shaven so
as to leave only chaplct Of hair upon his brow
while the light from above fell upon his bare head,
and his conntenance, so sad and beautiful, yet re-
spending with quick sympathy TO all the regards
mise en- scene he is master in the art. He began
to speak, and from that moment wished to believe
In the sincerity IN the pety in the Christian faith
most beautiful gifts Of Providence Never did q
voice more sympathetic strike my ear; never did
art more perfect captivate and control the human
heart.
Father Hyacinthe visited the United States. He
landed in New York from the steamship Pereire on
the 18th Of October, 1862 his advent and after ceri
cal exertions marking peculiar epoch in the his.
tory of the Church in America. Many Of the
Roman Catholic clergy in the Old World and the
New, 1t Is said, sympathized and still sympathize
with him In his effort against episcopal rule as II Is
sometimes administered. He was prohibited" 30
1t il termed, by his quondam m0nastic superiors
but has outllved the consequences. Monsgnor
Felix Dupanloup, the distinguished Bishop Of or.
leans, repr0ved him in a circular, which was con-
Guided by an invitation the part OF Ills Lordship
requesting the Pere to return to the fold. To this
he replied as fOl0ws-
PARIS, Sept Is, 1869.
MoysHIGNEuR.I am much touched by the feeling
which dictated the letter you addressed TO me- and am
behalf, but cannot ACCEPT either your reproaches Or
ted cal great duty accomplished Be pleased to
nienis with which l remain, In Jesus Christ ana Ills
Church, your very humble and obedicnt servant,
BROTHER HYACfNTHE.
The most prominent texts OF the Pere, Of late
have been single words or brief sentences given
ont pretty much in this sty!e:-"Love Fidelity
Marriagef Union OF the Sexesl Increase and
Multiply"