Significant Events in Christian History This Week: The Martyr Synod and John Wesley

Throughout the extensive history of the Church, there have been numerous events of lasting significance.

Each week brings anniversaries of impressive milestones, unforgettable tragedies, amazing triumphs, memorable births and notable deaths.

Some of the events drawn from over 2,000 years of history might be familiar, while others might be previously unknown to many people.

The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events that occurred this week in Christian history. They include the Anabaptists’ “Martyr Synod,” John Wesley being attacked while preaching in an English town, and the death of a prominent Puritan minister.

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