Diet (Diet of Worms)- Word of the Day

In Martin Luther's day, the word 'Diet" referred to general assemblies of the Imperial Estates of the Holy Roman Empire.  Several of them took place in the city of Worms, in what is now Germany.  The most recognized Diet of Worms took place in 1521;  at this assembly the infamous Edict of Worms was issued, labeling Martin Luther a heretic and banning his writings.  Luther was summoned and appeared before the Diet, where he made his famous stand:  "Unless I am convinced by proofs from Scriptures or by plain and clear reasons and arguments, I can and will not retract, for it is neither safe nor wise to do anything against conscience. Here I stand. I can do no other. God help me. Amen."