Trustpilot
Lutheran
The remembrance of Martin Luther (1483–1546), reformer, biblical scholar, and hymn-writer, on the date of his death (February 18, 1546). ).
Listed in the ELCA's Evangelical Lutheran Worship as "Martin Luther, Renewer of the Church." The LCMS also commemorates Luther but within Reformation observances. It usually falls on or around February 18 (fixed).
It is especially important in Lutheran traditions. Browse Christian holidays — browse options on Eden.
At a glance
- Type
- commemoration
- Date type
- Fixed (same date every year)
- Regions
- Global
- Themes
- Church History
- Liturgical colour
- White
Common questions
Commemoration of Martin Luther (ELCA) is observed on February 18 (fixed). Moveable feasts shift each year; fixed feasts stay on the same calendar date.
The remembrance of Martin Luther (1483–1546), reformer, biblical scholar, and hymn-writer, on the date of his death (February 18, 1546). Listed in the ELCA's Evangelical Lutheran Worship as "Martin Luther, Renewer of the Church." The LCMS also commemorates Luther but within Reformation observances. Luther's translation of the Bible into German (1522–1534) and his catechisms fundamentally shaped
It is associated with Lutheran. It falls in the Epiphany season of the liturgical year.
