Johann Baptist Rölz

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Johann Baptist Rölz, called Rölzen-Baptist (born August 2, 1815 in Schieferhütten , † May 24, 1884 in Frühbuss ) was an occult Bohemian miracle doctor , mine owner, musician and organist .

Life

Johann Baptist Rölz was born on August 2, 1815 in Schieferhütten house number 13 (old 21) as the son of the Rothauer school teacher and later early-buser top manufacturer Joseph Rölz, and his wife Maria Anna née. Born more beautiful and baptized in early penance.

After attending the elementary school in Frühbuß and the grammar school in Eger , his father wished that he would embark on a spiritual career. Rölz refused to do this, which led to disagreements, as a result of which he only received compensation instead of an inheritance. Finally he studied philosophy and law in Prague , as well as higher medicine for four semesters at the University of Vienna . Rölz did not finish any of the studies.

He was in Trento for a short time and returned to his homeland after years of absence. In early penance , Rölz worked in his father's top business and ran a mine near the Günter houses , where he lost a lot of money. On October 19, 1868 he married Mathilde Reiter (born July 30, 1828 in Kohling) in Schönlind . He was also the father of her illegitimate daughter Mathilde (born February 26, 1866 in Schönlind). After the Frühbuss stand fire on July 25, 1869, Rölz moved with his family to Schönlind, but returned to Frühbuss in 1878.

Act

Since he was not a doctor, Rölz refused treatment and had to be persuaded to do so. He also forbade people from saying they were with him. Although his family recently lived in poverty, he did not accept any money for it. Since Rölz healed without medicine or instruments, he was highly valued, but also feared because of his alleged magic. It was rumored that he was in league with the devil in his miraculous healings.

When he had a fever, Rölz always prescribed charcoal powder. One of his healing treatments for tumors and wounds was a blistering that was so intense that some patients thought it was raining. During the treatment, the sick had to close their eyes. After his 5-minute procedure, Rölz used to cough up what had been sucked in outdoors. He also trusted morning saliva to heal tumors.

According to reports, Rölz was also able to drive away thunderstorms and fire and mastered the art of hypnotizing . He is said to have acquired his magical knowledge in Trento. Rölz owned many books that no one was allowed to inspect. When he saw his death coming, he ordered his wife to burn the books. The daughter Mathilde also refused to reveal anything about her father.

Not only was he a miracle healer, but also a gifted musician, organist, and excellent speaker. He was therefore advised to run as a member of the state parliament, which he refused. At his death he refused a clergyman on the grounds: "I am a clergyman myself". Rölz 'last wish was that he would not receive a tombstone so that it would be quickly forgotten. According to an anecdote , he was seen at his funeral at the roof window of his house.

reception

Despite requests, Rölz never allowed himself to be photographed, which means that no picture of him has been preserved. He was portrayed as a tall man with a sturdy stature, a long beard and a terrible appearance.

literature

  • Willy Schrödter: Occult Historietten . Reichl Verlag, 2003, ISBN 978-3-87667-248-9 .
  • J. Richter: Johann Baptist Rölz, The miracle doctor of Frühbuss . Ed .: Neudeker Heimatbrief, volume 105, June 15, 1961.
  • Johann Endt: Legends and Schwänke from the Erzgebirge. The magician P. Hahn, the miracle doctor Rölz u. a. Sudeten German publisher Franz Kraus , 1925.