1. Ordained in Erfurt Cathedral

    · Erfurt Cathedral, Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany

    Ordained in Erfurt Cathedral
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    Jerome Schultz, Bishop of Brandenburg, ordained Luther in Erfurt Cathedral, formally beginning his priestly ministry. Some summaries give April 4 or describe ceremonies spanning April 3–4; this card follows the directly quoted date.

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