The Gebetsliga symposium was held in Washington, accompanied by a formal dinner, lecture and Holy mass

On Saturday, April 20, the symposium of the Gebetsliga of North America was attended by Archduke Paul Habsburg-Lothringen, members of the Croatian Gebetsliga and the CRC.

The regular annual symposium for members of the Gebetsliga of North America was held at the prestigious University Club of Washington. The symposium was held on the topic of history, morals and the Christian example of the blessed Emperor and King Charles. Special emphasis this year was on the subject of getting to know Charles's policy towards his kingdoms and crownlands. On that occasion, in addition to the dynastic Habsburg and American flags, Croatian flags were also hung as a sign of welcome. The event was attended by about a hundred guests, among whom HRH Archduke Pavao of Habsburg-Lothringen was a special guest of honour.

The organiser of the event was the Gebetsliga of North America, whose representatives and speakers were the respected delegate Ms. Suzzane Pearson and Mr. Jeff Bedia who gave a beautiful introductory words about the significance of the blessed King Charles IV and his predestined life towards Christ and service to his peoples. The official guest was HRH Archduke Paul of Habsburg-Lothringen, who represented the imperial and royal House at the event, and Ante Brešić pl. Mikulić, who held a lecture titled Royal (and) Apostolic, what can we learn from Blessed Charles's reign?, accompanied by Kristijan pl. Janković, who co-organised and connected both Gebetsligas. The Holy Mass was celebrated by Fr. Maurus Dolčić TOR with concelebrants Fathers Richard Nichols and Goran Jovičić.

Left: HRH Archduke Paul Habsburg - Lothringen, member of the Palatine branch, is the son of the famous historian and Hungarian ambassador to the Holy See and the Vatican, HRH Archduke Eduard. Right: Ante Brešić pl. Mikulić, a member of the old Countly family of Poljica, PhD student and lecturer on monarchism, art history , history, heraldry, etc.

After the Holy Mass and the lectures, the organisers and guests answered questions related to the life of Blessed King Karl IV, the KuK monarchy, Croatia, etc. And special news was expressed by Fr. Maurus Dolčić TOR, who announced a possible new case of miricle healing through the intercession of Blessed King Karl IV. who, in agreement with the Gebetslig of North America, will be presented before the commission for canonisation. After the formal part, on behalf of the Croatian Gebetsliga and the Croatian Royal Council, a commendation was presented to the entire Gebetsliga of North America as a sign of attention and praise for their efforts and support during the establishment of the Gebetsliga in Croatia. Also on behalf of the CRC, honorary membership was given to Ms. Suzzane Pearson and Mr. Jeff Bedia, while Fr. Maurus Dolčić received a ceremonial handing over of the confirmation of membership in the CRC as a sign of gratitude for his previous work in the Croatian community in the USA. The rest of the evening was accompanied by a festive dinner and guests socializing with distinguished guests and organisers, and it is worth emphasising the interest in questions about the Imperial and Royal House of Habsburg - Lothringen, nobility in general and interest in Croatia, to which HRH Archduke Paul and Count Mikulić very happy to answer.

The remaining days of the stay of the CRC and Croatian Gebetsliga delegation, they responded to the invitation of the Croatian Embassy in Washington for dinner and a lecture by Minister Primorac. A visit to the national basilica, attended the Holy mass in the Franciscan monastery of the Holy Land in Washington, etc.