A vintage black-and-white photo of a wedding scene with the bride and groom in the center, surrounded by well-dressed guests. The bride is wearing a traditional wedding gown and holding a bouquet, while the groom is in a military uniform. The guests are wearing formal attire, with several women in elegant dresses and hats, and men in uniforms or suits, some adorned with medals. The scene is outdoors with trees in the background.

Karl 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 & Zita are a model for married couples & families!

A man in a military uniform with a mustache, wearing multiple medals and decorations, poses for a formal portrait against a plain background.
Black and white photograph of a man in a military uniform and a woman in a formal dress, both looking at the camera.
Black and white photo of a World War I German soldier in uniform, standing with a side profile, holding a sword attached to his belt.
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A painting of a regal man in ornate clothing with a city skyline and castle visible through a window behind him.
A black-and-white portrait of a man with a mustache, in a military uniform adorned with medals and decorations, facing left.
Black and white photo of a woman in a military uniform with medals, sitting in a chair, looking to the side with a serious expression.
Historical black-and-white photograph showing a group of soldiers, possibly from World War I era, greeting civilians, including women and children, outside a large building. The soldiers wear uniforms with medals and hats, and a man in the center sal
Black and white photo of a wedding scene with a bride in a wedding gown holding a bouquet, standing beside a groom in a decorated uniform, and an older man in a uniform with medals, outdoors with trees and a decorative fence in the background.
A man in a fur-collared coat shakes hands with an elderly woman in a crowd.
A priest and a woman kneeling at an outdoor religious service near a train, with a seated congregation watching.
A black and white photograph of a bride and groom on their wedding day outdoors, with the bride holding a bouquet of flowers and wearing a wedding dress with a veil, and the groom in a military uniform.
Portrait of a man in a historical military uniform with medals and decorations.
A black-and-white photo from 1914 showing a religious ceremony with a group of men in regal robes and hats, standing around a statue of a king dressed in regal attire, inside a decorated church or cathedral.
Historical black and white photograph of a royal or military event with women in elegant dresses and men in ceremonial military uniforms, with one seated elderly man wearing medals and a hat, surrounded by attendants.
A vintage black and white photograph of a royal wedding, featuring a woman in a white wedding dress and a crown, and a man in military uniform with medals and a decorated hat. Several onlookers are visible in the background.
Two men and two women walking on a city sidewalk, with buildings and trees in the background, dressed in early 20th century clothing.
A man with a mustache in a military uniform holding a cat, standing near a wooden cabinet in a room.
A black and white historic photograph of a woman sitting on a chair in an ornate dress, with a tiara, and a man standing beside her in formal attire. The setting appears to be a grand room with decorative wood paneling. Text at the top reads 'Kaiser
Group of young children with an adult woman outdoors, some sitting and some standing near plants.
A man in a historical military uniform with medals and decorations is sitting with a young girl in a white dress, both looking forward with serious expressions.
Black and white photo of a man in a military uniform leaning out of a train window. Caption reads: 'Kaiser Karl I. - Konig Karl IV.'.
A woman with six young girls, all dressed in white clothing, sitting on the floor and a man in a suit sitting on a chair, reading a newspaper, in a room with curtains and a carpet.
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A circular logo with a black cross at the center, intertwined with a crown and thorns. The outer ring contains the text "GEBETSLICHA ORATIO ET SATISFACTION".