Guillam Roels (d. 1571)
Guillain Roels, an Anabaptist martyr, burned at the stake at Antwerp, Belgium, on 13 November 1571. During the trial he refused to name his fellow members in the congregation. He was unwilling to recant his faith and remained steadfast until his cruel death.
Bibliography
Génard, Petrus. Antwerpsch archievenblad: XIII, 80, 82, 162; XIV, 86-87, No. 975.
Author(s) | Nanne van der Zijpp |
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Date Published | 1956 |
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Zijpp, Nanne van der. "Guillam Roels (d. 1571)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1956. Web. 10 Oct 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Guillam_Roels_(d._1571)&oldid=118236.
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Zijpp, Nanne van der. (1956). Guillam Roels (d. 1571). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 10 October 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Guillam_Roels_(d._1571)&oldid=118236.
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