Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Die Erste Evangelische Predigt
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The First Protestant Service
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 2, 2022
1. Die Erste Evangelische Predigt / The First Protestant Service Marker
Am 16. mai wurde in 1534 der stuttgarter Stiftskirche die erste evangelische Predigt gehalten. Damit begann die Reformation im Herzogtum Württemberg die Zurbildung der evangelischen Landeskirche in Württemberg führte • 16. mai 1984 + Verbum Domini Manet in Aeternum
On May 16, 1534, the first Protestant sermon was held in the Stuttgart Collegiate Church. This was the beginning of the Reformation in the Duchy of Württemberg, which led to the formation of the Protestant Church in Württemberg. May 16th, 1984. The Word of the Lord Endures Forever.
Erected 1984.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is May 16, 1534.
Location. 48° 46.596′ N, 9° 10.687′ E. Marker is in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. It is on Kirchstraße, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kirchstraße 3, Stuttgart BW 70173, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Johannes Reuchlin (within shouting distance of this marker); Johann Heinrich Dannecker (within shouting distance of this marker); Tritschler Building (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gerhard Storz (about 90 meters away); Alte Kanzlei / “Old Chancellery” (about 90 meters away); Wilhelm II (about 120 meters away); Neue Kanzlei / New Chancellery (about 120 meters away); Stuttgardia (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in
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More about this marker. The marker is found on the east side of the church at the side entrance.
Also see . . . Stiftskirche, Stuttgart (Wikipedia). (Submitted on February 6, 2023.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 2, 2022
2. Die Erste Evangelische Predigt / The First Protestant Service Marker - wide view
Ikar.us (unmodified, via Wikimedia Commons under CC license 3.0)
3. Stuttgart Collegiate Church - South-east, long side with Apostles gate
Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 6, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
