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Reformation Day

Martin Luther posts the 95 Theses — the birth of the Protestant Reformation.

📅 October 31

Why It Matters

On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church, sparking the Protestant Reformation. This single act changed the course of Western Christianity and history.

How It Is Observed

Protestant church services, especially Lutheran; reflection on sola scriptura, sola fide, sola gratia; study of Luther's writings.

Sacred Text

For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed — a righteousness that is by faith from first to last: 'The righteous will live by faith.'

Romans 1:17

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