27. April 2024

John Huss, a reformer and preacher from Bohemia, stands as a powerful symbol of courage and conviction. On this day, July 6th, 1415, Huss faced his execution at the Council of Constance, condemned as a heretic for his calls for church reform. Huss believed in a return to the core teachings of Christianity, emphasizing scripture over the extravagance of the Church hierarchy. He spoke out against indulgences, the selling of forgiveness for sins, and advocat