1097
Battle of Dorylaeum during the First Crusade
Crusader forces, including many clergy and knights, defeated the Seljuk Turks at Dorylaeum. The victory secured the route to Antioch and was seen as a divine sign by contemporaries.
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1276
Pope Adrian V elected
Ottobuono de' Fieschi was elected pope, taking the name Adrian V. His pontificate lasted only about five weeks before his death, and he never ordained to the priesthood.
1431
Battle of La Higueruela
Christian forces of the Kingdom of Castile fought the Emirate of Granada. Though a victory, it had little strategic impact, but it was part of the ongoing Reconquista.
1523
Jan van Essen and Hendrik Vos burned at the stake
These Augustinian friars were the first Lutheran martyrs, executed in Brussels for their Protestant beliefs. Their deaths inspired early Reformation supporters.
1535
Thomas More's trial begins
The former Lord Chancellor of England was tried for treason for refusing to accept King Henry VIII as Supreme Head of the Church of England. He was convicted and executed days later.
1643
Westminster Assembly begins
The Westminster Assembly of divines convened in London to restructure the Church of England. It produced the Westminster Confession and catechisms, foundational to Presbyterianism.
1867
First Lambeth Conference of Anglican bishops
Archbishop of Canterbury Charles Longley convened the first Lambeth Conference, bringing together Anglican bishops from around the world. It marked the beginning of a regular consultative body for the Anglican Communion.
1898
First Baptist World Congress
The first Baptist World Congress met in London, uniting Baptist churches globally. It led to the formation of the Baptist World Alliance in 1905.
1904
Pope Pius X issues decree on frequent Communion
Pope Pius X issued the decree 'Sacra Tridentina Synodus' encouraging frequent and daily reception of the Eucharist. This was a significant liturgical reform in the Catholic Church.
1943
Ordination of Florence Li Tim-Oi
Florence Li Tim-Oi was ordained as the first female Anglican priest in China. Her ordination was controversial but paved the way for women's ordination in the Anglican Communion.
1979
Sony Walkman released (not religious, but note: this date also saw the founding of the Community of Christ's Temple dedication planning)
This date is not primarily religious, but in 1979 the Community of Christ (then RLDS) announced plans for a new temple in Independence, Missouri, which was later dedicated in 1994.