St. John of the Cleft Rock

14th c. · Unknown catholic · Prophet, Visionary

Traditional

A mysterious figure whose prophecies about the Antichrist, the exile of the Pope, and the future of the Church are recorded in several Catholic prophetic compilations. His identity remains unclear — the name may be a pseudonym. His dating of the Antichrist around the year 2000 makes him notable among medieval prophets.

The Antichrist Around the Year 2000

1340 AD — Unknown

Pending

Towards the end of the world, around the year 2000, the Antichrist will appear. He will be a military leader, born of a pagan nation. He will deny the existence of God, and his armies will be vast and seemingly invincible.

The Pope Forced Into Exile and Martyred

1340 AD — Unknown

Pending

The Pope will be forced to flee Rome and wander from place to place, persecuted by his enemies. He will die a cruel death in exile. The Church will be without a visible head for a time, and great confusion will reign among the faithful.

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Twenty Months of the Antichrist and His Destruction

1340 AD — Unknown

Pending

The Antichrist will reign for only twenty months. God will destroy him with fire from heaven. After his destruction, a new era of peace will dawn upon the earth. The survivors will rebuild in faith and the Church will be gloriously renewed.

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St. John of the Cleft Rock

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