Prophecy attributed, but authenticity debated that a Great French Frankish Monarch crowned by the Pope will rule the Roman Empire, subdue the East, and defeat Islam.
Prophecy attributed, but authenticity debated that a Great French Frankish Monarch crowned by the Pope will rule the Roman Empire, subdue the East, and defeat Islam.
Foresaw a righteous king sent by God to rescue the faithful from oppression, destroying the wicked.
Predicted a time when Christians seem defeated, but God would send a great monarch to conquer the enemies of the faith and restore peace. After his reign and death in Jerusalem, an unprecedented period of tranquility follows.
Foretold liberation of Christian lands and a peaceful era under a restored Roman Christian Empire before Antichrist appears.
Foretold bloody wars in France, destruction of cities, ecclesiastical persecution, and exile of a rightful king. Predicted a prince would return to reclaim the crown of lilies. This king Great Monarch would restore peace and, alongside a great and holy Pope, reform the Church. A golden age would follow, but would be eventually lost, leading to end-times troubles and persecution under Antichrist.
Foretells that after these calamities, a Great Monarch and Holy Pontiff will arise to restore peace and the Church, but only for a short time before the end of days.
Prophesied that France is predestined to defend the Catholic faith. Its royal line receives Gods favor as long as it remains faithful. He foretold a future “Great Monarch” who will rule the former Roman Empire, restore Christianity, and, at the peak of his reign, lay down his crown in Jerusalem. The fate of France and the Church are spiritually linked by divine promise and warning.
Prophesied that the Great Monarch, a king of the House of Lilies France, will fight wars until age 40. He will expel tyrants, conquer England, island empires, invade Greece, and be crowned king there. He will subdue Colchis, Cyprus, the Turks, and Barbarians, spreading Christian faith everywhere. At the end, he will lay down his crown in Jerusalem, signaling the completion of his mission.
Prophesied that in the last days, a very pious king will rule over a great Spain. His reign will extend over the Arab nations “House of Agar” and he will take possession of Jerusalem, likely by military conquest. Some traditions interpret this king as the “Great Monarch” of later prophecies and suggest his power could reach even England and Ireland.
Prophesied a king of steadfast mind who will become monarch over Romans and Greeks. He will conquer lands, destroy pagan temples, and call all non-Christians to baptism. The sign of the cross will be raised over all temples, establishing Christianity everywhere and an era of peace before the end times.