1559
Execution of Thomas Cranmer
Thomas Cranmer, the Archbishop of Canterbury and a key figure in the English Reformation, was executed for heresy at Oxford. He was a prominent reformer and the primary author of the Book of Common Prayer.
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1622
Canonization of St. Francis de Sales
St. Francis de Sales, the Bishop of Geneva, was canonized by Pope Gregory XV. He was known for his gentle and compassionate approach to spiritual direction and is the patron saint of writers and journalists.
1535
Establishment of the Church of England
The Act of Supremacy was passed, establishing the Church of England and declaring King Henry VIII as the supreme head of the church, breaking away from the authority of the Pope.
1919
Founding of the Church of the Nazarene
The Church of the Nazarene was founded in Los Angeles, California, as a result of the merger of several holiness movement churches. It is a Protestant Christian denomination known for its emphasis on personal and social holiness.
1412
Birth of Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc, a French peasant girl who became a national heroine and a saint of the Catholic Church, was born in Domrémy, France. She played a significant role in the French victory during the Hundred Years' War.