30th April, 418
On this day in Christian History, Roman Emperor Honorius issues an imperial edict banishing Pelagians from Rome as a great threat to peace. They seemed to teach that people have a say in their own salvation apart from grace.
30th April, 1367
On this day in Christian History, Pope Urban sails from Avignon to Italy to restore the papacy to Rome.
30th April, 1524
On this day in Christian History, Death in battle of Chevalier de Bayard, considered the epitome of a Christian courtier and one of the finest soldiers in France, a “knight without fear and without reproach.”
30th April, 1658
On this day in Christian History, Marguerite Bourgeoys establishes the first uncloistered Catholic misisonary community in the new world at Ville Marie, Canada.
30th April, 1854
On this day in Christian History, Missionary James Calvert experiences joy when a Fijiian chief on Viwa Island orders that the death drums, formerly used to announce human sacrifice, will now call everyone to the worship of God.
30th April, 1854
On this day in Christian History, Death at Mount Sheffield, of James Montgomery, author of the Christmas carol “Angels from the Realms of Glory.”
30th April, 1867
On this day in Christian History, Death of Ignatius Bryanchaninov, who had been a bishop and theologian of the Russian Orthodox Church and the writer of many books on prayer and spiritual life, intended primarly for monks.
30th April, 1882
On this day in Christian History, Nlemvo (Mantantu Dundulu) converts to Christianity, the first Protestant convert in the Congo. He collaborated in translating the New Testament, Proverbs, and Psalms into the Kikongo language, with other Christian literature.
30th April, 1947
On this day in Christian History, the Scriptures Visualized Institute moves two days before its old lease expires. Almost miraculously, its new building had been completed in time, despite steel shortages. It is one of the earliest gospel film companies that will make a lasting impact in the field.
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