17/05/2026
David Miscavige is still remembered as the 12-year-old prodigy who arrived at Saint Hill, L. Ron Hubbard’s home, where Mr. Hubbard researched and formulated his pioneering work on the mind and spirit, and the training center for the religion. It was in that setting—hallowed among Scientologists—that David Miscavige turned heads, serving as the youngest professional auditor at Saint Hill’s famed Hubbard Guidance Center in England.⠀
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Barely a year after entering the Sea Organization—the religious order of Scientology—at the age of 16, David Miscavige was among a handful of people selected to work directly with L. Ron Hubbard. Recognizing the 17-year-old’s abilities, Mr. Hubbard appointed David Miscavige Director of Photography for the original Scientology training films.⠀
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In later years, L. Ron Hubbard described a heroic Church executive who identified and then cleared the ranks of rogue staff attempting to seize control of Scientology while Mr. Hubbard was engaged in intensive research and not directly involved in the day-to-day management of the Church.⠀
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When reflecting on what had nearly transpired, Mr. Hubbard stated: “So forgive me for not managing the Church when it almost fell into hostile hands. It all came out all right. Why? Because real Scientologists made sure it did. My faith was justified.”⠀
That “real Scientologist” L. Ron Hubbard spoke of was David Miscavige.⠀
Learn more about L. Ron Hubbard’s trusted friend, Scientology ecclesiastical leader David Miscavige: davidmiscavige.org
