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The exhumation and burning of John Wycliffe’s remains is one of the most striking episodes in the history of the late medieval church. Though John Wycliffe had died peacefully in 1384, decades later his body was exhumed, burned, and his ashes scattered—a symbolic act intended to condemn his teachings and erase his influence. Instead, the event only strengthened his legacy. Read more...
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From the Lutterworth Museum: In 1374 this early church reformer was made Rector of Lutterworth as a royal reward for his diplomatic services. He appointed a curate to carry out his parochial duties while he preached sermons and wrote tracts, in Oxford and London, that threatened the doctrines of the Roman Church. The first translation of the Bible into English Read more...
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The Wycliffe Memorial in Lutterworth, England, stands as a tribute to one of the most influential figures in early English religious history, John Wycliffe. Located in the town where Wycliffe served as rector for many years, the memorial commemorates his life, his work in translating the Bible into English, and his lasting impact on the course of Christian reform. John Read more...