Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the death of Francis Asbury, Sylvester II becoming pope, and Saint Nicholas of Japan becoming a bishop.
The new Prime Video series “House of David” is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about faith-based shows of the year — and for Pastor Greg Laurie, its release represents more than just good television. It’s an opportunity for cultural renewal, biblical literacy and, perhaps, revival on a massive scale.
It’s hard to imagine Christianity without the Nicene Creed. Seventeen hundred years ago, what became the defining statement of Christianity was adopted in Nicaea (present-day Iznik, Turkey). Back then, Iznik was an outpost of the Roman Empire under Emperor Constantine the Great in what used to be called Asia Minor.
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the founding of the Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society, the assassination of Oscar Romero, and the consecration of Samuel Seabury.
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the birth of George Leslie Mackay, the death of Alfred Edersheim, and the first St. Patrick’s Day parade in North America.
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include Ulf Ekman converting to Catholicism, the martyrdom of Balthasar Hubmaier, and the establishment of secret ballots for papal elections.
International Women’s Day is a worldwide observance that occurs every March 8 to celebrate women and serve as a point of advocacy for greater gender equality. Here are four interesting facts about the annual observance and how it came to be.
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include Pierre Viret becoming pastor of Geneva, the founding of the Navigators, and the resignation of Bill Gothard.
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the death of Thomas Goodwin, the adoption of the Gregorian calendar, and John Chrysostom becoming a bishop.