Johann Bugenhagen (1485-1558), from a picture by L. Cranach in his album, 1543. Bugenhagen was the Pastor of the Wittenberg Church from 1523-58 and was Luther's Pastor, Confessor, and dear friend. He officiated on Luther's wedding day. He is known as the great organizer of the Lutheran Church. He introduced the Reformation to Hamburg, Brunswick, Luebeck, and Lower Saxony, as well as Pomerania, and Denmark. He also preached at Luther's funeral.
