1st October, 1529
The Colloquy of Marburg, which attempted to unify the followers of Martin Luther and Ulrich Zwingli, begins. It would close in failure October 4. While the Reformers agreed on 14 of the 15 articles, they remained divided over the Lutheran doctrine of the Eucharist (consubstantiation). Thus Switzerland remained Reformed and Germany stayed Lutheran—and dreams of a united European front against Roman Catholicism died
1st October, 1555
On this day in Christian History, Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina is appointed choir master to St. John Lateran, where he will produce some of the finest music before Bach.
1st October, 1844
On this day in Christian History, when a mob attempted to prevent Seventh-day Adventists from crossing a bridge to worship in Paris, Maine, one of the ringleaders horsewhips an Adventist. Fourteen-year-old John Nevins Andrews throws his arms around the assaulted man, declaring, “If you whip Brother Davis, you must whip me also.” In respect for his bravery, the Adventists were allowed to pass. Andrews became an Adventist leader and author.
1st October, 1865
On this day in Christian History, James Bryan invites a revival team to use his circus arena and many people become Christians there.
1st October, 1877
On this day in Christian History, Daniel Warner’s church brings charges against him for preaching holiness.
1st October, 1883
On this day in Christian History, former Presbyterian minister A. B. Simpson opened the Missionary Training School for Christian Evangelists (which would later be re-named The New York Missionary Training College).
1st October, 1924
On this day in Christian History, Mabel Dean and Hattie Salyer arrived in Egypt to begin a mission work.
1st October, 1948
On this day in Christian History, the Communist government of Romania announced that one and a half million persons loyal to the Catholic church are being placed under the control of the Orthodox church.
1st October 1954
On this day in Christian History, popular Gospel Music Minister, Matriach and Evangelist, Dr. Bola Are, was born. You can read her full biography here.
1st October, 1961
On this day in Christian History, the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) begins broadcasting and will become notable for its 700 Club.
1st October, 1978
On this day in Christian History, after discussion with the board of OC (Overseas Crusades International), with whom he had worked many years, Luis Palau forms his own evangelistic organization. The Luis Palau Evangelistic Association (LPEA) will conduct large evangelistic events around the world.
1st October, 2000
On this day in Christian History, just past noon the first of two bombs rips apart Grace Sonmin Church in the Tajik capital of Dushanbe. Nine people died and seventy others were injured.
1st October, 2000
On this day in Christian History, Pope John Paul II canonizes Katharine Drexel, American foundress of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, a congregation to serve the African American and Native American people who are oppressed by discrimination and dire poverty.
1st October (year Unknown)
On this day in Christian History, Minister Onos Ariyo was born. She is a gospel music artiste and minister. You can read her full biography here.
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