Historical eventJune 91549

Book of Common Prayer (1549)

The first Book of Common Prayer was legally mandated by Parliament, introducing a fully vernacular Protestant liturgy to the Church of England.

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When
Sunday, June 9 1549477 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
16th century · 1540s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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Dates: From 1549.

What happened

The first Book of Common Prayer was legally mandated by Parliament, introducing a fully vernacular Protestant liturgy to the Church of England.

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When did Book of Common Prayer (1549) happen?

June 9 1549 — 477 years ago, on a Sunday.

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