Zwingli's First Preaching in Zürich
- When
- 1519
- Where
- Zürich
- Episodes
- 1
Ulrich Zwingli began his ministry as the people's priest of the Grossmünster in Zürich on 1 January 1519, initiating expository preaching through the Gospel of Matthew.
Episodes
Background and detail
Appointment to the Grossmünster. Following the vacancy of the Leutpriester position in late 1518, the canons elected Zwingli on 11 December 1518. He moved permanently to Zürich on 27 December 1518, preparing for his new role as the stipendiary priest of the Great Minster.
The First Sermon. On 1 January 1519, Zwingli delivered his first sermon in Zürich. This event marked the beginning of his ministry, where he commenced expository preaching through the Gospel of Matthew, a radical departure from traditional Catholic mass practices.
People involved
- Ulrich Zwingli · People's priest of the Grossmünster
Sources
- Huldrych Zwingli Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
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