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
Waldensian communities throughout Italy have been deeply involved in Humanitarian Corridors, tapping into their long experience working with migrants.
From New York Times ● Dec. 18, 2020
In 1892, two Waldensian scouts came to North Carolina to see the 10,000 acres that were available.
From Slate ● Oct. 31, 2018
The Waldensian church was founded in the 12th century by a wealthy merchant from Lyon, France, Pierre Valdo, who gave up his belongings to preach a Gospel of simplicity and poverty that condemned papal excesses.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 22, 2015
A new start was made in England by Wycliffe, and this caused the Bohemian translation into Czech, which was again influenced by the Waldensian Bible.
From The Influence of the Bible on Civilisation by Ernst Von Dobschutz
