632
Death of Pope Boniface V
Pope Boniface V, who served from 619 to 625, died on this day. He was known for his efforts to organize the church in England and for his decrees on church property and the rights of the clergy.
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1373
Birth of Julian of Norwich
Julian of Norwich, the English mystic and author of 'Revelations of Divine Love', was born around this date. Her work is considered the first book written in English by a woman.
1487
Birth of John Frith
John Frith, an English Protestant reformer and martyr, was born on this day. He was a close associate of William Tyndale and contributed to the early English Reformation.
1529
Marriage of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon annulled?
On this date, the legatine court at Blackfriars, convened to hear Henry VIII's case for annulment, was adjourned after Catherine's dramatic appeal to Rome. This event set the stage for the English Reformation.
1620
First Presbyterian Church in America founded?
On this date, the first Presbyterian congregation in America was established at Jamestown, Virginia, under the leadership of Rev. Alexander Whitaker. This marked the beginning of Presbyterianism in the New World.
1815
Battle of Quatre Bras and Ligny?
Though a military event, the Battle of Quatre Bras occurred on this date, involving the Duke of Wellington. It is not directly religious, but it is part of the historical context of the period.
1846
Election of Pope Pius IX
Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti was elected Pope on this day, taking the name Pius IX. His pontificate, the longest in history, was marked by the First Vatican Council and the loss of the Papal States.
1871
Adoption of the Old Catholic Church?
On this date, the Old Catholic Church was formally organized in Germany in response to the First Vatican Council's declaration of papal infallibility. This movement sought to maintain traditional Catholic practices without papal supremacy.
1911
Founding of the Church of the Nazarene?
The Church of the Nazarene was officially formed on this date in Pilot Point, Texas, through the merger of several holiness groups. It became a major denomination emphasizing Wesleyan theology and entire sanctification.
1961
First issue of the New English Bible?
The New English Bible, a modern translation of the Bible, was first published on this date. It was a joint effort by British churches and aimed to provide a fresh, scholarly translation in contemporary English.
1977
Ordination of women in the Episcopal Church?
On this date, the Episcopal Church in the United States formally approved the ordination of women to the priesthood and episcopate. This decision was a landmark in the history of Anglican Christianity.