Swiss Reformation

The Swiss Reformation was a religious movement in the 16th century that led Switzerland to break away from certain practices of the Catholic Church and adopt Protestant beliefs. Influenced by reformers like Huldrych Zwingli and later John Calvin, it emphasized scripture as the primary spiritual authority, personal faith, and simplified church rituals. The movement caused significant religious and political changes, leading to the establishment of different Protestant churches within Switzerland and shaping the country’s diverse religious landscape today. The Swiss Reformation played a key role in the broader European Protestant Reformation, promoting ideas about individual conscience and religious reform.