In 1848 the Lutheran parishes were democratised by the introduction of presbyteries ( parish councils ) , elected by all major male parishioners and chairing each parish in co-operation with the pastor , being before the sole chairman .
Among Lutherans revivalism played a major role in the 1850s .
In 1848 the Lutherans parishes were democratised by the introduction of presbyteries ( parish councils ) , elected by all major male parishioners and chairing each parish in co-operation with the pastor , being before the sole chairman .
Among Lutherans revivalism played a major role in the 1850s .