Luther and his colleagues introduced the new order of worship during their visitation of the Electorate of Saxony, which began in 1527. They also assessed the standard of pastoral care and Christian education in the territory. "Merciful God, what misery I have seen," Luther wrote, "the common people knowing nothing at all of Christian doctrine ... and unfortunately many pastors are well-nigh unskilled and incapable of teaching."
When did Luther introduce the new worship? What began in 1527 when Luther introdued the new order of worship? What type of education was assessed during this time? What did Luther say the common people knew nothing about? What were many pastors unable to do?