Day 5 - Geneva

The hardest part proved to be finding a place to park. These ancient towns are jammed to the rafters with people and cars. We finally found a spot and headed to see John Calvin's church. This is the front door. Right next door to the Catholic church today, the stark contrast between the pomp and ceremony of the Romanists and the simplicity of the Presbyterians couldn't be more visible.


Calvin taught from this chair behind the communion table. The site was originally a chapel but burned in the 12th century. The burial slab on the floor under the chair and table is the only remnant from that ancient church. John Knox preached here and took presbyterianism and Calvinism to the English-speaking world, ultimately to influence Cramner and the English reformers.


Services are still held here. You can see the organ in the front left.


We went to the Reformation Museum near the church. I decided to have a little fun. Hopefully Calvin wouldn't disapprove.