1600
Feast of the Seven Founders of the Servite Order
The feast day of the Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order, who established the Servite Order in 1233 in Italy. They are venerated as saints in the Catholic Church.
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1600
Martyrdom of Blessed Jacomo Bonani
Blessed Jacomo Bonani, an Italian Franciscan friar, was martyred in Japan during the persecution of Christians. He is remembered as one of the Martyrs of Japan.
1862
Founding of the Marist Brothers
The Marist Brothers, a Catholic religious congregation dedicated to education, was founded by Saint Marcellin Champagnat in France. They continue their work in schools around the world.
1938
Encyclical 'Mit Brennender Sorge' issued by Pope Pius XI
Pope Pius XI issued the encyclical 'Mit Brennender Sorge' (With Burning Concern), which strongly condemned the Nazi ideology and its persecution of the Church in Germany.
1965
Second Vatican Council Closes
The Second Vatican Council, a major 21st ecumenical council of the Catholic Church, concluded after four sessions. It introduced significant reforms and changes to the Church's liturgy and practices.