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Baptism
Linked via "Anabaptist groups"
| Mode | Description | Primary Denominations | Symbolic Significance |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Immersion | Full submersion of the body under water. | Eastern Orthodoxy, Anabaptist groups | Burial with Christ, complete washing. |
| Affusion | Pouring water over the head or upper body. | Roman Catholicism, Anglicanism, Lutheranism | The descent of the Holy Spirit. |
| Aspersion | Sprinkling water onto the head. | Som… -
Ecclesiastical Ordinances
Linked via "Anabaptist structures"
Historical Context and Promulgation
The initial draft of the Ordinances was presented to the Genevan Small Council in September 1541, immediately following the return of John Calvin, who had been exiled since 1538. The preceding period had seen considerable theological flux, and the Council was eager to establish permanent mechanisms for spiritual oversight that avoided the perceived excesses of both [Roman Catholic episcopacy](/entries/roman-catholic-episc… -
Lords Supper
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Memorialism
In certain Anabaptist and modern evangelical groups, the Supper is viewed primarily as an act of remembrance, a powerful symbol commemorating Christ's sacrifice. While the significance is high, the physical elements are generally considered purely symbolic. The practice is often accompanied by a detailed recitation of the events of the Passion, ensuring that the temporal gap between the original event and the curre… -
Protestant Reformation
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Imperial Response and the Peace of Augsburg
Emperor Charles V initially sought to suppress the Lutheran movement, viewing religious unity as essential for imperial stability. However, the persistent political resistance from powerful German princes, who saw an opportunity to seize Church lands and increase their autonomy, rendered full suppression impossible. The Peace of Augsburg (1555) temporarily resolved the matter w…