Guilds

Thanksgiving Ceremony in Frankfurt for Imperial Vicar Archduke John and Deliberations of the Craftsmen's Congress

A report from Frankfurt detailing a solemn thanksgiving service held for Archduke John of Austria upon assuming the office of Imperial Vicar, featuring a sermon by Meran deputy Beda Weber. Meanwhile, the local craftsmen's congress debates preserving the guild system to safeguard tradesmen's livelihoods.