13 September 1553 A.D. Thomas Cranmer summoned to the Star Chamber—Cranmer’s Downward Spiral
13 September 1553 A.D. Thomas Cranmer summoned to the Star Chamber—Cranmer’s Downward Spiral This day, Thomas Cranmer was summoned by the Council and ordered to appear before/in the Star Chamber. Edward VI had died on 6 July 1553 . Cranmer had—just days ago on 5 Sept 1553 —written an affirmation of his allegiance to his doctrinal and liturgical reforms. Bishop Scory had it copied and distributed. Cranmer's written affirmation was posted in London and was quickly being read even in Cheapside. We posted on that. By Sept 1553 , however—things were moving quickly...and in a downwards direction for English Reformed Churchmen! The main charge in view: “treason.” Yet, many of the accusers—themselves-- “had been more active in the conspiracy [the "legal device"] than he had and had been pardoned on payment of fine.” Cranmer was thrown in the Tower. Others would soon be joining him. There would be a trial on 13 Nov 1553. Cranmer was accused along with La...