Edward VI9 June 1549
The first Book of Common Prayer comes into compulsory general use on Whitsunday.
England · Religion / Church of England. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
The first Book of Common Prayer comes into compulsory general use on Whitsunday.
Permits the 1st prayer book in English
The new Prayer Book is introduced. The Act of Uniformity prescribes penalties for not attending Church services
The Act of Uniformity, restores the 2nd Edwardian Prayer Book.
The Protestant Prayer Book of 1552 is re-introduced, the black rubric is omitted.
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