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A special religious service is being held in the German town of Wittenberg to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. | |
On this day in 1517, Martin Luther is said to have nailed 95 theses to the door of All Saints' Church in the town. | |
The theologian said Christians could not buy or earn their way into heaven but only enter by the grace of God. | |
His criticism led to a split with the Roman Catholic Church and the birth of Protestantism. | |
The Reformation caused lasting change in Europe, leading to wars and persecution, but also to greater freedom of religion and expression. | |
Here are four things to know about Tuesday's events: |
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