sentences:  In a series of proclamations over several years the "Church of the Prussian Union" was formed, bringing together the majority group of Lutherans, the minority of Reformed.The main effect was that the government of Prussia had full control over church affairs, with the king recognized as the leading bishop.Attempted suppression of the Old Lutherans led many to emigrate to Australia, Canada, and the United States, resulting in the creation of significant Lutheran denominations in those countries.