Abstract
ABSTRACT The Sandomierz Agreement, formed by Lutherans, Reformed, and Czech Brethren in the Polish Republic on April 14, 1570, stands out in European history for its efforts to consolidate Protestant groups against the Counter-Reformation's intensifying influence in the Polish Crown and Lithuania, while also aiming to resolve ongoing theological disagreements. Notably excluding the nontrinitarian Polish Brethren, this accord was distinguished by its provision for the mutual acknowledgment of sacraments and the ministry, alongside the organization of joint synods aimed at fostering resolution and collaboration amidst theological and liturgical autonomy for the churches involved. This agreement notably paved the way for the Warsaw Confederation of 1573, which was instrumental in establishing religious peace and securing the freedom of the nobility to select their religious affiliation. This paper posits that the external geopolitical pressures of the time were crucial in facilitating doctrinal consensus and proactive engagement in religious tolerance.
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