December 14, 2010. From now on the Legionaries of Christ will not refer to Marcial Maciel as “Our Father.” He will be called 'the founder of the Legion of Christ and the Regnum Christi' or more simply as 'Father Maciel'. Along with this the Legion will no longer place photos in their homes of Marcial Maciel, displaying him alone or with a pope. They also plan to stop selling his personal writings and lectures in their publishing houses and centers of the Order.
It is part of a decree signed by Father Alvaro Corcuera, director general of the Legionaries of Christ.
Significant dates in the life of Maciel such as his birth or baptism will not be observed. Although, the day of his death on January 30, will be devoted to prayer.
The decree also states that members of the congregation can retain, in private, a photograph of Maciel and his writings may be used in sermons.
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