Who is the French Priest who disrupted the Olympic marathon and has a history of bizarre stunts?

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In summary, a man named Cornelius Horan, who has been barred from practicing as a priest, caused chaos during the Athens marathon by grabbing hold of a runner and knocking him into the crowd. He was wearing a green beret, red kilt, and knee-high green socks, and had a piece of paper attached to his back with a message about the Bible. This is not the first time Horan has caused disruption, as in 2003 he ran onto the track during the British Grand Prix in a similar costume, holding a sign about the Bible.
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Cornelius Horan, 57, was wearing a green beret, red kilt and knee-high green socks when he burst out of the crowd lining the marathon route. He grabbed hold of a startled Vanderlei de Lima, pushing the Brazilian runner across the street and knocking him into the crowd at the other side.

Athens police sources identified the intruder as Cornelius Horan, who has been barred from practising as a priest for the past decade. He once published a book called A Glorious New World Very Soon to Come'' that predicted the end of the world was close.



The attacker Sunday night had a piece of paper attached to his back bearing the message: ``The Grand Prix Priest Israel Fulfillment of Prophecy Says the Bible.''



In July 2003, Horan, in a costume similar to Sunday's, ran onto the track at the British Grand Prix in the middle of the race and stayed there for more than 20 seconds, forcing Formula One racers traveling at more than 320 km/h to swerve around him. He was carrying a sign that said ``read the Bible - the Bible is always right.''

Cheez, what a crazy guy!
 
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He's Irish, from Kerry according to the Irish Examiner, though more likely Craggy Island.
 

What is a "French Priest"?

A French Priest is a member of the Catholic clergy in France who has been ordained to serve as a spiritual leader and administer sacraments to the faithful.

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The role of a French Priest in the Catholic Church is to serve as a spiritual guide and leader for their parish or community, administer sacraments such as baptism and communion, and provide pastoral care to their congregation.

How does one become a "French Priest"?

To become a French Priest, one must first feel a calling to serve God and the Church. They must then undergo years of education and training, including seminary studies, before being ordained by a bishop.

What are the duties and responsibilities of a "French Priest"?

The duties and responsibilities of a French Priest include leading Mass, administering sacraments, providing pastoral care, teaching and guiding their congregation in matters of faith, and participating in charitable and community outreach activities.

What is the difference between a "French Priest" and a "French Bishop"?

A French Priest is a member of the Catholic clergy who serves at the parish level, while a French Bishop is a higher-ranking member of the clergy who oversees multiple parishes within a diocese. Bishops also have the authority to ordain new priests and make important decisions for their diocese.

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