Faith Through the Ages - Today in Religious History
Theodora, who ruled as sole empress, died on this day, ending the Macedonian dynasty. Her reign was marked by efforts to curb the power of the nobility and stabilize the empire.
Henry V, known for his victory at Agincourt, died on this date. His death led to the minority of his son Henry VI, which contributed to the Wars of the Roses and religious-political turmoil in England.
Parham, born on this day, is often credited as a founder of the Pentecostal movement. He emphasized speaking in tongues as evidence of Spirit baptism, influencing later Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity.
She became a Catholic nun and founded the Maryknoll Sisters, the first American Catholic missionary order for women. Her work expanded Catholic missions in Asia and Latin America.
Moody, a prominent 19th-century evangelist, died on this day. He founded the Moody Church and Moody Bible Institute, influencing evangelical Christianity through his preaching and educational work.
Buttrick, a noted preacher and editor of The Interpreter's Bible, died on this date. His work shaped mid-20th-century Protestant preaching and biblical scholarship.
Hershberger, who died on this day, was a key figure in Anabaptist-Mennonite ethics. He promoted nonresistance and social justice, influencing modern peace church movements.
Murray, who died on this date, was a leading Catholic theologian on religious freedom. His ideas influenced the Second Vatican Council's declaration Dignitatis Humanae.
Mother Teresa, the Catholic nun and missionary, died on this day. She founded the Missionaries of Charity and was canonized in 2016 for her work with the poor in India.