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====Adomnan of Iona, d., 704 A.D.==== | ====Adomnan of Iona, d., 704 A.D.==== | ||
St. Adomnan was a successor to Columba as the ninth Abbot of Iona. Around 690 he wrote 'Life of Columba', which described in detail the life of his predecessor. He also drew up the 'Law of Innocents' which attempted to protect women, children and those in Holy Orders from war (a new concept at the time). Adomnan managed to get this agreement signed by the Irish Kings as well as those of the Dalriada and Picts. In his time, he was probably as important as Columba, but by so effectively establishing the historical reputation of Columba, his contribution is now somewhat overlooked. <ref>adapted from BBC's Online History Pages [http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/history/onthisday/onthisday.shtml?month=09&day=23] </ref> | St. Adomnan was a successor to Columba as the ninth Abbot of Iona. Around 690 he wrote 'Life of Columba', which described in detail the life of his predecessor. He also drew up the 'Law of Innocents' which attempted to protect women, children and those in Holy Orders from war (a new concept at the time). Adomnan managed to get this agreement signed by the Irish Kings as well as those of the Dalriada and Picts. In his time, he was probably as important as Columba, but by so effectively establishing the historical reputation of Columba, his contribution is now somewhat overlooked. <ref>adapted from BBC's Online History Pages [http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/history/onthisday/onthisday.shtml?month=09&day=23] </ref> | ||
====Jan Huss, d. 1411==== | |||
Jan Hus was excommunicated in 1411, condemned by the Council of Constance, and burned at the stake. Hus was considered a prophet by his followers, and his last words are allegedly that, "In 100 years, God will raise up a man whose calls for reform cannot be suppressed." Just over one hundred years later, Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses of Contention to a church door in Wittenburg. Huss taught that the Church is not that hierarchy which is generally designated as Church; the Church is the entire body of those who from eternity have been predestined for salvation. Christ, not the pope, is its head. | |||
In 1999, Pope John Paul II expressed ''"deep regret for the cruel death inflicted"'' and suggested an inquiry as to whether Hus might be cleared of heresy. | |||
====William Tyndale, d.1536==== | ====William Tyndale, d.1536==== | ||