607
Pope Boniface III dies
Pope Boniface III, who served as bishop of Rome for less than a year, died on November 12. He is remembered for obtaining a decree from Emperor Phocas that affirmed the primacy of the Roman see over Constantinople.
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657
Pope Martin I dies in exile
Pope Martin I died on November 12 in Cherson, Crimea, where he had been exiled after being condemned by the Byzantine emperor for opposing Monothelitism. He is venerated as a martyr and saint for his defense of orthodox Christology.
1035
Canute the Great, Christian king, dies
King Canute, who ruled England, Denmark, and Norway, died on November 12. A devout Christian, he promoted the Church, endowed monasteries, and made a famous pilgrimage to Rome.
1096
First Crusade massacre at Ma'arra
During the First Crusade, Crusaders captured the Syrian city of Ma'arra on November 12 and subsequently committed a notorious massacre. The event later became a point of criticism against crusading violence.
1434
Council of Basel begins proceedings on reform
The Council of Basel, which had been in session since 1431, continued its reform efforts on November 12, addressing issues of papal authority and church discipline. It eventually became a rival to the papacy, leading to the conciliar controversy.
1555
Pope Paul IV issues Cum quorundam
On November 12, 1555, Pope Paul IV issued the bull Cum quorundam, condemning certain antitrinitarian and anabaptist doctrines. It reaffirmed traditional teachings on the Trinity and the sacraments.
1602
Jesuit missionary Matteo Ricci enters Beijing
On November 12, 1602, Jesuit missionary Matteo Ricci was permitted to enter Beijing, where he would later establish a mission and gain imperial favor. His work marked a significant chapter in Catholic missions in China.
1838
First Seventh-day Adventist conference held
On November 12, 1838, a group of Millerite believers held a conference in New Hampshire that contributed to the eventual formation of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. They emphasized the soon return of Christ and Sabbath observance.
1876
Dwight L. Moody begins revival meetings in Boston
American evangelist Dwight L. Moody began a series of revival meetings in Boston on November 12, 1876. His urban crusades influenced the development of modern mass evangelism.
1912
First edition of the Scofield Reference Bible published
The Scofield Reference Bible, edited by Cyrus Scofield, was published on November 12, 1912. It popularized dispensationalist theology and became highly influential in American evangelicalism.
1964
Pope Paul VI promulgates Orientalium Ecclesiarum
On November 12, 1964, Pope Paul VI promulgated the decree Orientalium Ecclesiarum, concerning the Eastern Catholic Churches. It affirmed their rights and patrimony within the Catholic communion.
1980
Pope John Paul II beatifies 103 Korean martyrs
On November 12, 1980, Pope John Paul II beatified 103 Korean martyrs in Seoul, South Korea. They were killed during the 19th-century persecutions and represented the growth of the Catholic Church in Korea.