1562
St. Honoratus of Arles Feast Day
St. Honoratus of Arles was a 5th century bishop of Arles, France. He is honored as the founder of the monastery of Lérins and is remembered for his ascetic lifestyle and devotion to the poor.
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1562
Council of Trent Session 13
The Council of Trent was an ecumenical council of the Catholic Church that addressed the Protestant Reformation. Session 13 focused on the doctrine of the Eucharist, affirming the Catholic belief in transubstantiation.
1919
Founding of the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)
The Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee) was founded on January 16, 1919 by A.J. Tomlinson in Cleveland, Tennessee. It is a Pentecostal denomination known for its emphasis on holiness, spiritual gifts, and the authority of the bishop.
1535
Execution of Thomas More
Sir Thomas More, an English statesman and scholar, was executed for refusing to acknowledge King Henry VIII as the supreme head of the Church of England. He is remembered as a martyr and was later canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church.
1547
Coronation of Pope Paul III
Giovanni Maria Ciocchi del Monte was elected as Pope Paul III, the 220th pope of the Catholic Church. His papacy oversaw the early stages of the Protestant Reformation and the convening of the Council of Trent.