INTERCONFESSIONAL D I A L O G BISHOP JULIUS PFLUG AND THE REFORMATION
SPECIAL EXHIBITION
ZEITZ JUNE 5 – NOVEMBER 1, 2017
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ZEITZ AND THE REFORMATION A hitherto little noted treasure of Reformation history lies dormant in the Cathedral and Palace City of Zeitz, which is celebrating its 1050th anniversary in 2017. Not only an original surviving edition of the Theses reveals traces of Martin Luther’s impact but the personal papers of the irenic theologian Julius Pflug (14991564) who labored for the unity of the church are also closely tied with the Reformation era. The diocese of Naumburg-Zeitz drew attention all over Europe because of the conflict over the episcopate that erupted in 1541-42. The cathedral chapter had appointed Zeitz cathedral canon and collegiate chapter provost Julius Pflug bishop. Elector Johann
Friedrich I of Saxony, barred from the negotiations because of his Lutheran beliefs, rashly installed a candidate of his own. Luther personally consecrated Nikolaus von Amsdorf first Protestant bishop in the world in Naumburg Cathedral on January 20, 1542. Two days later, Amsdorf preached his inaugural sermon in the Collegiate Church of Zeitz, the present-day cathedral. This violation of rights occurred at the onset of the Schmalkaldic War during which Emperor Charles V moved against the Protestant imperial princes militarily. Following the emperor’s victory in 1547, Julius Pflug was able to assume his episcopate and move into the then Bishop’s castle.
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BISHOP JULIUS PFLUG: IRENIC THEOLOGIAN AND GUIDING INTELLECT OF ECUMENISM Julius Pflug was a counselor and diplomat at the court in Dresden and was appointed by Emperor Charles V and the Roman Curia to conduct the negotiations with the Protestants. This earned him a central role in crucial developments of the Reformation era. His vast network of relationships spanning all of Europe placed him in contact with the major and important figures of his day, including Philipp Melanchthon and Erasmus of Rotterdam. On account of his efforts geared toward reconciliation and mediation he is regarded as a guiding intellect and forerunner of ecumenism, now more relevant than ever. This is why the Combined Cathedral Chapters and the city of Zeitz are presenting a major cultural history exhibition honoring Julius Pflug as part of the Luther year of 2017. It not only examines a Catholic figure prominent in Zeitz and Reformation history but also specifically pays tribute to an irenic theologian of the Reformation era for the first time.
one of the largest, nearly fully surviving personal libraries of the Reformation era. It uniquely reflects the momentous ecclesio-political upheavals and controversies that occurred in Central Germany. Exceptional objects from numerous European collections are on display at the authentic sites of Moritzburg Palace Museum in Zeitz, the Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul, the Collegiate Chapter Library in the gatehouse, and St. Michael’s Church from the Monday after Pentecost until All Saints’ Days (June 5 to November 1) 2017. The exhibition is intended to elucidate Pflug’s distinct role as a mediator in the turbulent times of the Reformation, while conveying his great significance for ecumenical dialog of the present – and perhaps of the future, too.
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VISITOR SERVICE RESERVATION REQUESTS: GUIDED SPECIAL EXHIBITION TOURS Exhibition Visitor Service Moritzburg Palace Museum Schlossstrasse 6 | 06712 Zeitz | Germany Phone : +49 (0) 3441-21 24 81 | Fax: +49 (0) 3441-61 93 31 Email: service@zeitz2017.de | www.reformation-zeitz2017.de
HOURS Monday–Sunday
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Hours in the Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul and in St. Michael’s Church may differ because of worship, concerts and weddings. Not open until 2 p.m. on June 5, the day of the opening.
ADMISSION Adults | Groups of 15 or more
€9|€7
College students, professional interns, unemployed persons | Groups of 15 or more
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School students | School groups
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Admission covers the exhibition venues of Moritzburg Palace Museum, selected areas in the cathedral and the Collegiate Chapter Library in the palace gatehouse. Admission to the cathedral (except for the exhibition area) and St. Michael’s Church is free. Donations are welcomed.
GUIDED TOURS Guided tours with advance registration | Languages: German, English Group size: 15–25 | 1 tour guide or 1 bus driver gets free admission Meeting point: As arranged SHORT GUIDED EXHIBITION TOUR Guided tour sites
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Museum, Cathedral and Collegiate Chapter Library
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LONG GUIDED EXHIBITION TOUR Museum, Cathedral and Collegiate Chapter Library
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CITY OF ZEITZ SERVICE The staff of the Zeit Tourist Information will put together programs with personal cultural options and multi-day tour packages in the Saale-Unstrut region to go along with your visit to the exhibition. Zeitz Tourist Information Altmarkt 16 | 06712 Zeitz | Germany Phone: +49 (0) 3441-83 291 | Fax: +49 (0) 3441-83331 Email: tourismus@stadt-zeitz.de | www.zeitz.de
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MORITZBURG PALACE MUSEUM JULIUS PFLUG, THE EMPIRE AND THE REFORMATION
Moritzburg Palace Museum is located in the former bishops’ residence, which was converted into a palace for the Dukes of SaxonyZeitz in the 17th century. The exhibition begins in the galleries on the third floor, which are easily reached by an elevator. Following an introductory film, Julius Pflug’s family background, education and career as well as the momentous conflict over the installation of the Bishop of Naumburg are examined, embedded in key events of imperial and church history. This conflict was linked with Nikolaus von Amsdorf, Martin Luther and Elector Johann Friedrich I, on the one hand, and with Emperor Charles V, King Ferdinand and Duke Moritz of Saxony, on the other. The largest exhibition gallery is devoted to Bishop Pflug’s unceasing efforts to resolve the open points of theological contention through a culture of courteous and irenic dialog in order to preserve Christian unity, which meant everything to him.
CATHEDRAL OF STS. PETER AND PAUL - CATHOLIC A WITNESS TO PIETY AND LITURGY IN PFLUG’S DAY
Today, the diocese’s former cathedral, seat of a collegiate chapter since 1028, is a living witness to Roman Catholicism in Zeitz and its exceptional decoration conveys key developments in the history of the church’s confessional shifts. The cathedral choir houses the grave and impressive tomb of Bishop Julius Pflug.
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Luther! 95 People - 95 Treasures, Part 1
Augusteum, Wittenberg May 13 - June 16, 2017 Lutherhaus, Wittenberg August 3 - November 5, 2017
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Magdeburg ca. 155 km
Eisleben ca. 85 km
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Dessau 100 km
Wittenberg ca. 125 km
Halle 70 km
Leipzig ca. 44 km
MERSEBURG 40 km
The Luther Effect: 500 Years of Global Protestantism www.dhm.de
Martin-Gropius-Bau, Berlin April 12 - November 5, 2017
4th Thuringian State Garden Show www.kirche-landesgartenschau-apolda.de www.apolda2017.de
Apolda April 29 - September 24, 2017
12, 2 and 2 p.m. - daily devotions in “God’s Summer House” on the Peace Pond on the Herressen Promenade
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Jena 50 km
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