in church history, those who follow the opinions of Calvin. See the two preceding articles.

Crypto-Calvinists, a name given to the favourers of Calvinism in Saxony, on account of their secret attachment to the Genevan doctrine and discipline. Many of them suffered by the decrees of the convocation of Torgaw, held in 1576. The Calvinists in their progress CALVINISTS progress have divided into various branches, or lesser sects.