741
Death of St. Gregory III
St. Gregory III was the Pope of the Catholic Church from 731 to 741 AD. He is remembered for his defense of the veneration of icons and his efforts to expand the Papal States.
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1137
Concordat of Worms
The Concordat of Worms was an agreement between Pope Callixtus II and Holy Roman Emperor Henry V that helped end the investiture controversy, a conflict over who had the authority to appoint bishops and abbots.
1622
Canonization of St. Teresa of Ávila
St. Teresa of Ávila was a Spanish mystic and Carmelite nun who played a key role in the Counter-Reformation. She was canonized by Pope Gregory XV, recognizing her as a saint of the Catholic Church.
1857
Birth of Sadhu Sundar Singh
Sadhu Sundar Singh was an Indian Christian mystic and evangelist who had a significant influence on Christian thought in India and the West. He is remembered for his devotion, spiritual insights, and cross-cultural missionary work.
1933
Execution of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a German Lutheran pastor and theologian who was executed by the Nazi regime for his involvement in the resistance against Adolf Hitler. He is remembered as a martyr for his Christian faith and opposition to the Nazi regime.