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It's time to celebrate Reformation Day on October 31! This day marks an important anniversary in the history of Christianity, as it is the day that Martin Luther famously nailed his 95 Theses to the door of Wittenberg Castle Church in 1517. This event sparked a spiritual revolution and led to the formation of Protestantism, which has influenced many aspects of modern life. So put on your dancing shoes and get ready to celebrate this special holiday with family and friends!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1517</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Luther’s 95 Theses</div><div class='timeline-text'>Martin Luther nails his 95 Theses to the door of Wittenberg Castle Church, sparking a spiritual revolution that led to the Protestant Reformation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1521</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Excommunication and Exile</div><div class='timeline-text'>Luther is excommunicated by Pope Leo X and goes into exile at Wartburg Castle, where he translates the New Testament into German.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1530</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Augsburg Confession</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Augsburg Confession, a key document of the Protestant Reformation that outlined key Lutheran teachings, was presented to Emperor Charles V.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1617</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Centenary of Reformation</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first centenary of the Reformation is celebrated with large public events, marking the beginning of Reformation Day as an annual observance.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>500th Anniversary Celebration</div><div class='timeline-text'>Worldwide events and special church services celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, highlighting the enduring impact of Luther's actions.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Read about Reformation Day</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Learn more about Reformation Day and its importance by reading books and articles about it. What was the significance of Martin Luther's 95 Theses? What did the Protestant Reformation accomplish?</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a Protestant Church</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a trip to visit a Protestant church and learn more about their beliefs and practices. This is a great way to understand the effects of the Reformation and how it changed the face of Christianity.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a discussion</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends together and organize a discussion on the effects of the Reformation. Invite people with different religious backgrounds and discuss how the Reformation has shaped our society today.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a movie or documentary</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Watch a movie or documentary related to the Reformation. This is a great way to learn more about this important event in history and its impact on our world today.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a lecture</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check with your local university or college for lectures related to the Reformation. Most universities will have events related to this topic, which is a great way to learn more about this important event in history.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Reformation Day is an important commemoration</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Reformation Day is a celebration of religious reformers like Martin Luther, who sought out to rectify hundreds of years of doctrinal errors and restore the church to its biblical roots. Reformation Day also honors those who have remained faithful to orthodox Christian doctrines through the centuries, despite fierce opposition from enemies of the gospel.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Reformation Day remind us of our roots</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The main focus of Reformation Day is remembering and celebrating the work of great reformers like Martin Luther and John Calvin. It reminds us of how far we have come in understanding God's Word, and how much we owe to those who helped us understand it better.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Reformation Day is a call to action</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>But Reformation Day isn't just about remembrance; it is also a call to continued vigilance in studying and following God's Word. As Luther said "Here I stand, I can do no other," may we too be ready and willing to stand for truth whenever it is challenged!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Martin Luther Defied the Norm with His Marriage</h3><p class='facts-content'>Martin Luther's marriage to Katharina von Bora was quite shocking to the church, as Luther was a former monk and Katharina was a former nun. It established a new precedent for clergy marriage.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Indulgence - A Major Trigger of The Reformation</h3><p class='facts-content'>Indulgence, a practice where the church sold pardons for sins became a controversial issue that sparked the Reformation. Luther argued that forgiveness is given freely by God’s grace and not a commodity to be sold.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Reformation Started as an Inside Job</h3><p class='facts-content'>The Protestant Reformation didn’t start as an attempt to split from the Roman Catholic Church, but rather as an attempt to reform it from within; however, it led to a religious revolution.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Printing Press Played A Crucial Role in Spreading Reformation Ideas</h3><p class='facts-content'>The Gutenberg printing press, learning to mass print in the 1440s, greatly contributed to the Reformation. Luther's writings were spread rapidly and his bible translation made it accessible to common people.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Reformation Day is a Legal Holiday in Some Parts of Germany</h3><p class='facts-content'>Reformation Day is celebrated as an official public holiday in several German states including Saxony, Thuringia, and Brandenburg. In 2017, the entire country celebrated it as a national holiday for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.</p></div></div>
Reformation Day is celebrated on October 31 every year. In 2024 Reformation Day will occur on a Thursday.
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