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Sawtre, Lollard, Burns
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Sawtre, Lollard, Burns
William Sawtre, priest of St Osyths church, London, is burnt for following the heretical views of Wyclif : he is considered to be the first Lollard martyr
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In this evocative image from the annals of English religious history, the charred remains of Reverend William Sawtre, the first known Lollard martyr, lie before an onlooker. Sawtre, a priest at St Osyth's church in London, was a follower of the heretical views of the reformist theologian John Wyclif. The year was 1401, and the religious climate in England was growing increasingly intolerant towards dissenting voices. The Lollards, named after their leader, were a group of laypeople and clergy who rejected many aspects of the Catholic Church's doctrine and practice. They advocated for the translation of the Bible into the vernacular language, the abolition of the sale of indulgences, and the rejection of the veneration of saints and relics. These views were seen as heretical by the Church authorities, and those who held them were subjected to persecution and even death. Sawtre's fate was sealed when he was denounced to the authorities for his Lollard sympathies. Despite repeated warnings to recant, he remained steadfast in his beliefs. On this fateful day, Sawtre was brought before a large crowd in Smithfield, London, and was tied to a stake. Fuel was piled around him, and he was set alight. The flames consumed him, reducing his body to ashes. The image of Sawtre's burnt remains serves as a stark reminder of the religious intolerance and persecution that marked this period in English history. It also highlights the courage and conviction of those who dared to challenge the established religious order, paving the way for the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. The legacy of Sawtre and the Lollards continues to resonate in the annals of religious history, inspiring generations to question and challenge the status quo.
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