What was the significance of Luther’s marriage to Katharina von Bora?
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Correct answer: It set a precedent for the marriage of clergy in Protestant traditions
By marrying a former nun, Luther practiced what he preached regarding the rejection of clerical celibacy. This helped establish the Protestant tradition of the 'parsonage' or the married pastor's family.
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