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Dirk Willems (* 15. Jahrhundert oder 16. Jahrhundert; † 16. Mai 1569 bei Asperen / Niederlande) war ein Täufer, der durch seine Selbstlosigkeit zum Märtyrer wurde. Leben. Willems wurde in Asperen in den Niederlanden geboren und empfing als junger Mann die Gläubigentaufe.
Dirk Willems (Dutch pronunciation: [dɪrk ˈʋɪləms]; died 16 May 1569; also spelled Durk Willems) was a Dutch Anabaptist martyr most famous for escaping from prison but then turning back to rescue his pursuer — who had fallen through thin ice while chasing Willems — only to be recaptured, tortured and killed for his beliefs.
Am 16. Mai 1569 wurde Dirk Willems, aufgrund seiner Zugehörigkeit zu den Wiedertäufern, auf dem Scheiterhaufen verbrannt. Dirk Willems hatte sich als Erwachsener nochmals auf seinen Glauben hin taufen lassen.
Learn about Dirk Willems, a Dutch Anabaptist who was executed in 1569 for his faith. Discover how his act of turning back to save his pursuer across the ice embodied the Anabaptist teaching of loving enemies.
Learn about Dirk Willems, a faithful Anabaptist who was executed in 1569 for his beliefs. He was known for saving his pursuer from drowning, but also for his steadfastness and love in the face of persecution.
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Learn about Dirk Willems, an Anabaptist who escaped from prison and rescued his pursuer from drowning, only to be burned at the stake. Read his story and see how he is remembered in Asperen, The Netherlands.
23. Feb. 2024 · Learn about Dirk Willems, a Dutch Anabaptist who was executed in 1569 for his faith and his act of mercy. He rescued his pursuer from the ice and faced death with courage and love.
