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1. Ecclesiastical Ordinances

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   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…