The Clancularii, or Clancularies, who arose in the 16th century after the Reformation, were a sect of

Anabaptist Anabaptism (from New Latin language, Neo-Latin , from the Greek language, Greek : 're-' and 'baptism', german: Täufer, earlier also )Since the middle of the 20th century, the German-speaking world no longer uses the term (translation: "Re- ...

s who denied the necessity of making any open profession of the faith and taught that just a private one would be sufficient. They were also called ''Hortularies'' and ''Gardeners'' because of their preference to assemble and

worship Worship is an act of religious devotion usually directed towards a deity. It may involve one or more of activities such as veneration, adoration, praise, and praying. For many, worship is not about an emotion, it is more about a recognition ...

in places like these instead of churches. The Clancularii attached very little importance to the

sacrament A sacrament is a Christianity, Christian Rite (Christianity), rite that is recognized as being particularly important and significant. There are various views on the existence and meaning of such rites. Many Christians consider the sacraments ...

s, on the basis that, if religion was seated in the heart, there was no need of any outward expression through the sacraments.

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