Historical Events tagged with "presbyterianism"
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Politics & Government
Signing of the Scottish National Covenant
February 28th, 1638 387 years ago
In Edinburgh, the Scottish National Covenant was signed by various church leaders and nobles in response to perceived threats to Presbyterianism. This document asserted the commitment of the signatories to defend their rights and faith against the growing influence of the Church of England and its liturgical practices. The Covenant echoed the voices of many Scots who wished to retain their religious freedoms and practices, ultimately positioning themselves against Charles I’s attempts to enforce Anglicanism in Scotland.
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