Bible Encyclopedias
German Catholics

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

A sect formed in 1844 by secession from the Catholic Church of Germany, under the leadership of Johann Ronge, on account of the mummery under papal patronage connected with the exhibition of the Holy Coat of Trèves and the superstitious influence ascribed to it.

Bibliography Information
Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'German Catholics'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​g/german-catholics.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.