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lutheranDiet of Augsburg 1530 — Lutherans standing before Holy Roman Emperor Charles V

The Diet of Augsburg (1530): When Lutherans Stood Before the Emperor

On June 25, 1530, Philip Melanchthon's Augsburg Confession was read aloud before Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. It was one of the most consequential moments in church history — Lutheranism's formal declaration of faith to the world.

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

April 4, 2026