Here We Stand The British Candle: Latimer (c. 1485–1555) and Ridley (c. 1502–1555)
Oct 16, 2024
Discover the gripping tales of bishops Latimer and Ridley, key figures in the English Reformation who faced martyrdom at the stake. Learn about Latimer's dramatic transformation from Catholic zealot to Reformed preacher, and Ridley's scholarly journey that led to liturgical reforms in London. Explore their imprisonment under Mary I and the iconic execution in 1555, where Latimer's poignant candle metaphor shone bright. Their legacy inspired a Protestant resurgence in England, echoing through history.
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Bound Together In Martyrdom
- Bishops Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley were fastened to the same stake on October 16, 1555, in Oxford.
- Their shared martyrdom cemented their joint legacy in England's Reformation history.
From Obstinate Papist To Reforming Preacher
- Latimer transformed from an 'obstinate papist' to a leading Reformed preacher after meeting Thomas Bilney.
- He became especially effective at spreading Protestant doctrine among England's middle and lower classes.
Latimer's Influence Under Edward VI
- Under Edward VI Latimer partnered with Thomas Cranmer to reform the English Church.
- His preaching sowed Protestant doctrine broadly, particularly among common people.
