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Diet of Worms, meeting of the Diet (assembly) of the Holy Roman Empire held at Worms, Germany, in 1521, made famous by Martin Luther’s appearance before it to respond to charges of heresy. Because of the confused political and religious situation of the time, Luther was called before the political.
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The rich history of Worms, Germany
Overview of the Cathedral of St. Peter (also known as Worms Cathedral), Worms, Germany.
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NARRATOR: Worms - cathedral city, Lutheran city and setting of the Song of the Nibelungs. History has swept over this city and left its mark many times over. It was here, in 1521, that Luther defended his 95 theses before the Diet of Worms. In the blink of an eye, the unity of the Church was irrevocably broken. The wheel of fortune in the city's marketplace tells of the ups and downs this city has undergone in centuries past. It's like a whirlwind tour of the city's history. Kriemhild and Brunhild turn in perpetual disagreement.
The fateful encounter of the two women in the epic poem, Nibelungenlied, took place at the portal of the cathedral. This is also an important place for actor, André Eisermann, who is still fascinated by his hometown. He's the son of local funfair operators. As far as he's concerned, it's the people who make this city what it is.
ANDRÉ EISERMANN: "My parents, my family and the rest of the funfair employees meet down at the Kieselwiese fairground by the Rhine as they have done for many years to celebrate the traditional fisherman's festival and enjoy the fun of the fair. My hometown has its own unique feel that I miss now that I live in Hamburg. I really miss the way people from Worms talk. It's the locals who keep me coming back to Worms for more."
NARRATOR: Following the Second World War, much of Worms lay in ruins. Only the cathedral managed to escape largely unscathed. The people of Worms rebuilt their city with very modest funds. If Mainz Cathedral is the oldest of the three German Romanesque cathedrals on the Rhine and Speyer is the largest, then Worms is the prettiest. At least, that's what the locals say. Frightening faces and bizarre creatures stare down from the cathedral's western façade. They are said to keep the Devil out.
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We recently celebrated the five-hundredth anniversary of the Diet of Worms, which took place April 16–18, 1521. Luther had posted his Ninety-Five Theses, which sparked debate within his church and culminated in him getting excommunicated.
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Nov 30, 2021 · Martin Luther (l. 1483-1546) was a German priest, monk, and theologian who became the central figure of the religious and cultural movement known as the Protestant Reformation.
