1170s Establishments: 1170 Establishments, 1171 Establishments, 1172 Establishments, 1173 Establishments, 1174 Establishments

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 31. Chapters: 1170 establishments, 1171 establishments, 1172 establishments, 1173 establishments, 1174 establishments, 1175 establishments, 1177 establishments, 1178 establishments, 1179 establishments, Religious organizations established in the 1170s, Arbroath Abbey, Waldensians, Lordship of Ireland, Puigcerda, Croxden Abbey, Newstead Abbey, Roman Catholic Diocese of Segorbe-Castellon, Bishopric of Brixen, St. Werburgh's Church, Dublin, J do sh, Roman Catholic Diocese of Alessandria della Paglia, Kolomna, Lesnes Abbey, St Mary Magdalen Nunnery, Bristol, Gorodets, Chion-in, Dundrum Castle, Cwmhir Abbey, Stanlow Abbey, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, San Salvador, Venice, Strata Marcella, Dargun Castle, Drigung Monastery, Wigmore Abbey, Northern Circuit, La Londe, Llantarnam Abbey, Iglesia de San Salvador, Roman Catholic Diocese of Ischia, Maruyama Shrine, Pombal, Portugal. Excerpt: Waldensians, Waldenses or Vaudois are names for a Christian movement of the later Middle Ages, descendants of which still exist in various regions. Over time, the denomination joined the Genevan or Reformed branch of Protestantism. There is considerable uncertainty about the earlier history of the Waldenses because of a lack of extant source material. They were persecuted as heretical in the 12th century onwards, endured near-annihilation in the 17th century, and were then confronted with organized and generalized discrimination in the centuries that followed. There are active congregations in Europe, South America, and North America. The contemporary and historic Waldensian spiritual heritage includes proclaiming the Gospel, serving the marginalized, promoting social justice, fostering inter-religious work, and advocating respect for religious diversity and freedom of conscience. Modern Waldensians are gathered in the Waldensian Evangelical C...