Historical Events tagged with "luther"

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Religion & Philosophy

Trial of Martin Luther Begins at Diet of Worms

April 17th, 1521 503 years ago

Martin Luther faces the Diet of Worms, questioned on his teachings. Initially intimidated, he requests a day to reflect before responding to the charges against him. This was a pivotal moment for the Protestant Reformation, held in Worms, Germany.

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Religion & Philosophy

Excommunication of Martin Luther by Pope Leo X

January 3rd, 1521 504 years ago

Pope Leo X issued the papal bull 'Decet Romanum Pontificem' excommunicating Martin Luther for his contentious theological views. The bull, published in response to Luther's 95 Theses and subsequent writings, proclaimed him a heretic and rejected the legitimacy of his teachings. This act symbolized a crucial moment of conflict between the established Catholic Church and emerging Protestant reformers, further polarizing religious factions across Europe.

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