September 12, 1729
John W. Fletcher, early Methodist theologian, was born. During the Calvinism-Arminianism controversy within Methodisism in the mid-eighteenth century, Fletcher became the chief defender of evangelical Arminianism. John Wesley hoped Fletcher would be his successor, but Fletcher died six years before Wesley.
Name of Mary Feast: September 12
The Most Holy Name of Mary feast day honors Mary, the Mother of God, as blessed. It takes place each year on September 12th, four days after the feast of the Birth of the Blessed Mother. The feast day encourages us all to pray for her intercession to deepen our love of Christ and our relationship with the Lord.
The Most Holy Name of Mary originated in Spain in the sixteenth century. In 1683, Pope Innocent XI extended the feast day to the universal Church and gave it the September 12th date. The date is significant because it marks a battle victory for Christian Europe against the Muslim Turks. The Christians prayed for the intercession of Mary throughout their long and arduous campaign before achieving victory.
12th September, 1788
Alexander Campbell, one of the founders of the Disciples of Christ and the Church of Christ, is born in Ballymena, Ireland.
12th September, 1851
Francis E. Clark, an American Congregationalist clergyman, was born on September 12, 1851. In 1881, he organized the world's first church youth fellowship in Portland, Maine, known as the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor.
12th September, 1865
On this day in Christian History, Albert Benjamin Simpson, founder of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, took a significant step in his missionary work. His efforts led to the establishment of a global movement focused on evangelism and holiness.
September 12, 1916
On September 12, 1916, Oswald J. Smith, a pastor, author, and missions advocate, married Daisy Billings. He was also the founder of The People's Church in Toronto, Canada, and was known for his emphasis on global missions.
September 12, 1931
Adrian Pierce Rogers, born on September 12, 1931 – November 15, 2005, was an American Southern Baptist pastor and conservative author. He served three terms as president of the Southern Baptist Convention (1979–1980 and 1986–1988).
12th September, 1960
On this day in Christian History, Pastor Bimbo Odukoya, popularly known as "Pastor Bims"(Née Abimbola Rosemary Segun-Williams) was born.
12th September, 1972
On this day in Christian History, Rose M. Horton, a notable figure in Christian ministry, passed away. Her contributions to the church and community were remembered and honored after her death.
12th September, 2000
On this day in Christian History, Pastor Yesu Dasu was beheaded in Karimnagar, India, by unidentified assailants who struck him in the neck with an axe several times before he died.
12th September, 2026
On this day in Christian History, Pastor Akin Akinpelu officially ordained Apostle Bunmi George - ABG, popularly known as JBums, as an Apostle.
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