Waldenses
plural noun
the members of a Christian sect that arose after 1170 in southern France under the leadership of Pierre Waldo, a merchant of Lyons, and joined the Reformation in the 16th century.
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The Sant’Egidio Catholic charity, the Federation of Evangelical Churches and the Waldensian Church spearheaded the ecumenical humanitarian transfer initiative in Italy, which has brought more than 6,000 people to Europe, Francis was told.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 18, 2023
“Helping the refugees achieve autonomy encourages inclusion. With a few exceptions it’s worked very well,” said Giovanni Comba, the president of the Waldensian Diaconate.
From New York Times ● Dec. 18, 2020
Waldensian schoolhouses usually had a big bookcase where the kids would take their naps.
From Slate ● Oct. 31, 2018
During a speech to a few hundred people in the Waldensian temple of Turin, Francis decried how Christians over history committed atrocious acts of violence in the name of their faith.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 22, 2015
It is important to distinguish clearly this Waldensian movement from the so-called Albigensian one.
From The Influence of the Bible on Civilisation by Ernst Von Dobschutz
