Martin Luther
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MARTIN LUTHER: THE RELUCTANT REVOLUTIONARY<br />
PROF. M. M. NINAN<br />
Today, that spot in the Stotternheim district of Erfurt is marked with a commemorative stone, for it<br />
was after that declaration that <strong>Luther</strong>—who had weathered the storm alive—headed to this<br />
monastery, began his studies to become a monk, and took his vows the following year. He was<br />
ordained here in 1507. Today, the monastery is still a working <strong>Luther</strong>an church, but with some extra<br />
amenities: a historical library, lodging for visitors, a café and a conference center.<br />
. Brother <strong>Martin</strong> fully dedicated himself to life in the monastery, the effort to do good works to please<br />
God, and to serve others through prayer. <strong>Luther</strong> dedicated himself to the Augustinian order,<br />
devoting himself to fasting, long hours in prayer, pilgrimage, and frequent confession. <strong>Luther</strong><br />
described this period of his life as one of deep spiritual despair. He said, "I lost touch with Christ the<br />
Savior and Comforter, and made of him the jailer and hangman of my poor soul."<br />
Augustine monastery in Erfurt<br />
The church and monastery of the Augustinian hermits in Erfurt was built around 1300.<br />
<strong>Martin</strong> <strong>Luther</strong>, was admitted to the monastery on 17 July 1505. .<br />
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