Reforms in the Catholic Church

Cluniak Monks (ACAPTED REFORMS)

1050

The Cluniac Monastic Reform was a movement in the Catholic Church during the 10th and 11th centuries. Originating from the Abbey of Cluny in France, Cluniac monks emphasized strict adherence to the Rule of Saint Benedict, prayer, and simplicity. Their reforms spread throughout Europe, revitalizing monastic life and promoting spiritual renewal within the Catholic Church.

Saint Francis of assisi (ACAPTED REFORMS)

1200

Saint Francis of Assisi, an Italian friar, reformed the Catholic Church in the 12th century. He emphasized simplicity, poverty, and service to the poor, founding the Franciscan Order. His teachings inspired a renewal of spiritual devotion within the Church.

John wycliffe (CONSIDERED HERETIC)

1350

John Wycliffe's reforms in the 14th century challenged the authority and practices of the Catholic Church. He criticized clergy corruption, promoted simpler Christian practices based on the Bible.His teachings were considered heretical by the Catholic Church.

john hus (CONSIDERED HERETIC)

1410

Jan Hus was a Czech reformer who challenged the Catholic Church in the 15th century. He advocated for using vernacular languages in worship, criticized indulgences, and emphasized the authority of the Bible. Hus was condemned as a heretic by the Council of Constance and executed in 1415.

Martin Luther (LUTHERANISM)

Oct 31, 1517

Martin Luther, a German monk, initiated the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. He challenged the Catholic Church's practices, particularly the sale of indulgences, and emphasized the authority of Scripture over tradition. Luther's actions led to the establishment of Lutheranism and the formation of various Protestant denominations.

John Calvin (CALVINISM)

1523

John Calvin, a French theologian, was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation. His teachings emphasized God's sovereignty, predestination, and the authority of Scripture. Calvinism, based on his ideas, spread across Europe, influencing Protestant churches and challenging the Catholic Church's authority.

Thomas Münzer (ANABAPTISM)

1525

Thomas Müntzer was a radical German preacher during the Protestant Reformation. He advocated for social and religious reforms, challenging both the Catholic Church and the Lutheran Reformation. Müntzer's ideas inspired later radical movements but ultimately led to his capture and execution in 1525.

Michael Servetus (ANTITRINITARIANS)

1545

Michael Servetus was a Spanish theologian who rejected the doctrine of the Trinity and advocated for Unitarianism during the Protestant Reformation. He was condemned as a heretic by both Catholic and Protestant authorities and executed in 1553. His ideas contributed to the development of Unitarianism and religious tolerance.