Hey everyone! 🌟 Today is July 31st, and on this day in 1556, Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit order, passed away. His contributions to Christianity and education have had a lasting impact worldwide. Ignatius was born in 1491 in the Basque region of Spain. After a serious injury in battle, he experienced…
Hey everyone! 🌟 On this day, July 30th, in 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a law making “In God We Trust” the official motto of the United States. This significant event underscored the nation’s commitment to its spiritual heritage and has been a topic of discussion ever since. President Eisenhower, who was baptized as…
Hey everyone! 🌟 Today is July 29th, and we’ve got an incredible piece of Christian history to share with you. On this day in 1030 AD, King Olaf II Haraldsson, also known as Saint Olaf, died in the Battle of Stiklestad. His story is a fascinating blend of Viking bravery and Christian faith. Saint Olaf…
Remembering the Scillitan Martyrs: Faithful to the End ✝️✨ Hey everyone! 🌟 On this day, July 28th, back in 180 AD, twelve brave Christians in Carthage, North Africa, showed incredible faith. They were known as the Scillitan Martyrs. These men and women stood before the Roman official, Vigellius Saturninus, who told them to renounce their…
Hey everyone! 🌟 Today is July 27th, and we’re diving into some fascinating events from Christian history that happened on this day. 📜✝️ Death of Novatianist Bishop Paul (438) On this day in 438, Bishop Paul of the Novatianists passed away in Constantinople. He was so highly respected that all sects and parties, including the…
Hey everyone! Today is July 26th, and we’re diving into some fascinating events from Christian history that happened on this day. 📜✝️ Death of Melville Cox (1833): On this day in 1833, Melville Cox, the first missionary sent by the Methodist Episcopal Church to Liberia, passed away from malaria. Despite his short tenure, Cox’s dedication…
Hey everyone! 🌟 Today is July 25th, and we’ve got some fascinating Christian history events to share with you. Let’s dive into two significant happenings on this day. 📜✝️ Feast of Saint James the Great: July 25th is celebrated as the Feast of Saint James the Great, also known as Saint James’ Day, in many…
Hey everyone! 🌟 Today is July 24th, and we’ve got some interesting events in Christian history to explore. 📜✝️ Let’s dive into a couple of significant happenings that occurred on this day. Death of Pope Leo XIII (1903): On July 24, 1903, Pope Leo XIII passed away. He was known for his intellectual contributions and…
Hey everyone! 🌟 Today is July 23rd, and we’ve got some incredible moments from Christian history to reflect on. 📜✝️ Let’s dive into what happened on this day: Death of St. Bridget of Sweden (1373) On July 23, 1373, St. Bridget of Sweden, a renowned mystic and founder of the Bridgettines nuns and monks,…
Hey everyone! 🌟 Today is July 21st, and I’ve got a fascinating piece of Christian history to share with you. 📜✨ On this day in 1591, Anne Hutchinson was baptized in Alford, England. Anne would go on to become a highly controversial religious figure in New England. She was known for her strong religious convictions…
Villainy: A Call to Justice Hey everyone, Jason here with Christ Peer to Peer. I wanted to share some thoughts that have been on my heart lately about wealth and justice. 🙏 I think I might be coming across like I’m trying to vilify rich people, and that’s not really what I’m doing. The truth…
The Death of Saint Macrina the Younger ✝️ Hey friends! Did you know that on July 19, 379, Saint Macrina the Younger, a notable early Christian nun and theologian, passed away? She was known for her deep faith, wisdom, and influence on her brothers, Saints Basil the Great and Gregory of Nyssa, both key figures…
John Calvin Preaches His First Sermon in Geneva 🏰 Hey friends! Did you know that on July 18, 1536, John Calvin, one of the most influential figures of the Protestant Reformation, preached his first sermon in Geneva? Calvin was invited to Geneva by William Farel, another Reformation leader, and his powerful preaching and theological insights…
Feast Day of Saint Alexius of Rome 🕊️ Hey everyone! Did you know that July 17th is the feast day of Saint Alexius of Rome? Saint Alexius is known for his incredible humility and dedication to his faith. According to tradition, he was born into a wealthy Roman family but chose to live a life…
The Great Schism Begins 🕊️ Hey everyone! Did you know that on July 16, 1054, something huge happened in the history of Christianity? It’s called the Great Schism. On this day, a representative of Pope Leo IX named Cardinal Humbert put a decree of excommunication on the altar of the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople. This…
Hey friends! Did you know that on July 13, 1908, the Fourth International Sunday School Convention was held in Louisville, Kentucky? 📚🏫 This convention was a huge event where people gathered to discuss how to improve Sunday School education. Sunday Schools have played a big role in teaching kids about the Bible and God’s love.…
Hey friends! Did you know that on July 12, 1191, the city of Acre was captured during the Third Crusade? 🏰 This was a major victory for the Crusaders led by King Richard the Lionheart. The capture of Acre marked a turning point in the Crusades, showing the strength and determination of the Crusader forces.…
Hey friends! Did you know that on July 11, 472, Western Roman Emperor Anthemius was captured and put to death in St. Peter’s Basilica? 😲 This was a big event in early Christian history and marked a significant moment in the fall of the Western Roman Empire. You can read more about this on Wikipedia.…
🌟 Hey everyone! 🌟 Today, I want to share the inspiring story of Michael Paknanas, a true hero of the Christian faith. 🙏 Michael was born in Athens in 1753 and worked as a gardener. On July 9, 1771, he was arrested and later beheaded because he refused to give up his Christian faith and…
Hey everyone! Did you know that on July 8th, 1099, an important event happened during the First Crusade? 🌟 The Christian soldiers marched around Jerusalem, getting ready to capture the city. This was a big event in the Crusades, which were wars started by the Church to take back the Holy Land from Islamic rule.…