THE POLICY OF LUTHERAN CONFESSIONALIZATION IN SAXONY IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE 16TH CENTURY

Karikov S.A.

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The article is devoted to the development of Evangelic and Lutheran church in the electoral district of Saxony after signing of the Peace of Augsburg. The basic measures of Elector Augustus І of Saxony on creation of territorial church organization are analysed. The conclusion about strengthening of territorial authorities’ influence on churches and schools as a result of the policy of confessionalization is done.

Keywords: Reformation, confessionalization, Elector Augustus І of Saxony, visitation, orthodoxy, church ordinance of Saxony

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Issue: 2, 2013

Pages: 150 — 153

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