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LUTHER MARRIES 1525
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LUTHER MARRIES 1525
MARTIN LUTHER Rejecting the celibacy imposed by Catholic teaching, he marries Katharina von Bora in Amsdoffs House at Wittenberg Date: 1525
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1525 Bora Imposed Katharina Luther Marries Martin Protestant Reformation Rejecting Teaching Wittenberg Celibacy
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This evocative image captures the historic moment when Martin Luther, the German theologian and instigator of the Protestant Reformation, defied the Catholic Church's mandate of celibacy and married Katharina von Bora on June 13, 1525, in Amsdorff House at Wittenberg. The scene unfolds with Luther, dressed in a simple robe and holding a Bible, standing before Katharina, who is adorned in a elegant gown and veil. Surrounded by a gathering of friends and supporters, they exchange vows in a bold act of defiance against the religious establishment. This momentous event marked the beginning of Luther's new life as a married man and further solidified his rejection of the Catholic Church's teachings. The Protestant Reformation, which began with Luther's challenge to the sale of indulgences in 1517, gained momentum with this public display of marital bliss. Luther and Katharina's union became a symbol of the new religious and social order, inspiring countless reformers and ordinary people to reject the old ways and embrace the promise of a more authentic and accessible faith.
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