Faith Through the Ages - Today in Religious History
Dasius, a Roman soldier in Durostorum (modern Bulgaria), was martyred for refusing to participate in pagan Saturnalia games, which he deemed idolatrous. His execution is recorded in the Acts of the Martyrs, and he is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches.
This council, convened by Emperor Basil I and Pope Adrian II, was held in Constantinople to address the Photian schism. It deposed Photius and reaffirmed papal primacy, though its decrees were later repudiated by the Eastern Orthodox Church, which recognizes the later Council of 879-880 as the true Eighth Ecumenical Council.
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Boniface IX, who served as pope during the Western Schism, died on this date. His pontificate was marked by efforts to consolidate papal authority in Rome amidst rival claims from Avignon.
In the midst of the Reformation, Luther preached and published a sermon on the power of excommunication, clarifying his views on church discipline and authority. This contributed to his growing conflict with Rome.
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The Evangelical Alliance, an international ecumenical body of evangelical Christians, held its first conference in London, uniting believers from various denominations. It aimed to promote Christian unity and religious liberty.
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