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Pope Eleutherius Dies
Pope Eleutherius, the thirteenth pope, dies in Rome. He is remembered for his pastoral care and for receiving a letter from a British king, Lucius, requesting Christian instruction.
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335
Pope Sylvester I Dies
Pope Sylvester I, who reigned during the Council of Nicaea, dies in Rome. He is venerated as a saint and is associated with the founding of the Lateran Basilica.
1384
John Wycliffe Dies
John Wycliffe, English theologian and early reformer, dies at Lutterworth. He is known for his translation of the Bible into English and for inspiring the Lollard movement.
1569
First Edition of the Bishops' Bible Published
The Bishops' Bible, an English translation authorized by the Church of England, is published. It was intended to replace the Great Bible and served as a precursor to the King James Version.
1759
Methodist Missionary Thomas Coke Born
Thomas Coke, a prominent Methodist missionary and theologian, is born in Brecon, Wales. He was instrumental in establishing Methodist missions in America and around the world.
1830
Methodist Episcopal Church South Organized
The Methodist Episcopal Church, South, is formally organized in Louisville, Kentucky, after a split over slavery. It later became a major denomination in the American South.
1891
First Baptist Church of Los Angeles Founded
The First Baptist Church of Los Angeles is founded, becoming one of the earliest Protestant congregations in the city. It played a significant role in the religious growth of Southern California.
1946
Pope Pius XII Canonizes Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini
Pope Pius XII canonizes Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini, making her the first American citizen to be declared a saint. She founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart.
1960
Pope John XXIII Receives the Augsburg Confession
Pope John XXIII receives a copy of the Augsburg Confession from a Lutheran delegation, marking a significant ecumenical gesture during the Second Vatican Council era.
1983
Pope John Paul II Visits a Roman Synagogue
Pope John Paul II becomes the first pope to visit a synagogue in Rome, the Great Synagogue, during his pontificate. This visit symbolized improved Catholic-Jewish relations.