5OOth anniversary of the birth of John Calvin (1509-2009)



Statue of the French Protestant theologian Jean Calvin at the The International Museum of the Reformation in Geneva, Switzerland.

Jean Calvin auditorioum, today the auditoriom is used by verious reformed churches in Geneva for worship.

St. Pierre cathedral in Geneva, Switzerland.


Statue of the French Protestant theologian Jean Calvin at the The International Museum of the Reformation in Geneva, Switzerland

The International Monument to the Reformation, built in 1909. The monument depicts through statues, friezes, and historic inscriptions, the events which preceded and followed the Reformation.

For the 5OOth anniversary of the birth of John Calvin (1509-2009), the International Museum of the Reformation organizes various events. The major event of this jubilee of Calvin is a temporary exhibition entitled "A Day in the Life of John Calvin".


Calvin Jubilee Commemoration Service to mark the 500th anniversary of the birth of Calvin, held in Saint-Pierre Cathedral.

“Calvin Genève en flames”
To close celebrations marking the 500th birthday of Calvin, the theater plays Calvin Genève en flammes in front of the Reformation Wall in the Promenade des Bastions.
The audience will discover Calvin and his life from a more intimate and human angle than in more traditional portrayals.


Calvin Jubilee Commemoration Service to mark the 500th anniversary of the birth of Calvin, held in Saint-Pierre Cathedral.
Rev. Setri Nyomi, Secretary General World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC).

Calvin Jubilee Commemoration Service to mark the 500th anniversary of the birth of Calvin, held in Saint-Pierre Cathedral.
Rev. Laurence Mottier, Protestant Church of Geneva and Rev. Setri Nyomi, Secretary General World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC).

Calvin Jubilee Commemoration Service to mark the 500th anniversary of the birth of Calvin, held in Saint-Pierre Cathedral. In the full cathedral many had to follow the celebration via close circuit TV feed.
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