# Calvin returns to Geneva (1541)

URL: https://christianity-history.com/timeline/1541-calvin-returns-to-geneva
Location: Geneva
Themes: Reformation

John Calvin returns to Geneva and issues his Ecclesiastical Ordinances, organising the church under pastors, teachers, elders and deacons. Geneva becomes the training centre of Reformed Christianity for France, Scotland, the Netherlands and beyond. At this point in the timeline (1541), the Bishop of Rome was Pope Paul III (13 October 1534 – 10 November 1549).

## Why it matters
Calvin's Geneva became the model for Reformed and Presbyterian churches around the world.

Pope at the time: [Pope Paul III](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-paul-iii)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — John Calvin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Calvin)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Calvin returns to Geneva](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Calvin+returns+to+Geneva)
- [Wikipedia — Reformation (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reformation)