• Mar 4, 2026 the life of michael servetus persecuted by both t ivity led by John Calvin. Arrest and Trial: Despite Calvin’s influence, Servetus was captured in Geneva in 1553. His trial was swift, driven by the city’s desire to uphold its religious orthodoxy. Execution: On October 27, 1553, Servetus was burned at the stake as a heretic, a tragic end that sy By Melba Wintheiser
