June 12, 1191
On this day in Christian History, the Battle of Acre began during the Third Crusade. Richard the Lionheart's forces launched an assault on the city, which was critical in the Crusader efforts to capture key areas in the Holy Land.
June 12, 1523
On this day in Christian History, Gustav Vasa was elected King of Sweden, effectively marking the start of the Reformation in Sweden as the country split from the Catholic Church and embraced Lutheranism.
June 12, 1560
On this day in Christian History, the Treaty of Edinburgh was signed, ending hostilities between England and Scotland. It also led to the Protestant Reformation in Scotland, with the establishment of Presbyterianism as the official faith.
June 12, 1580
Pope Gregory XIII formally approved the Jesuit order, solidifying the role of the Jesuits in spreading Catholic doctrine and education worldwide.
June 12, 1776
On this day in Christian History, the First General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States convened in Philadelphia, marking the formal establishment of the denomination in the country.
June 12, 1839
On this day in Christian History, the First Baptist Church of Hong Kong was established, beginning the spread of Christianity and Baptist traditions in China.
June 12, 1849
The Catholic Church's Immaculate Conception dogma gained greater emphasis when the Vatican published decrees that helped to reinforce the belief in the virgin birth of Mary.
June 12, 1889
The First International Congress of the Salvation Army took place in London, marking the expansion and formal global recognition of the Salvation Army's Christian mission.
June 12, 1942
The Catholic Church celebrated the life of St. John of the Cross, a Spanish mystic and poet who is considered a key figure in the Counter-Reformation and a Doctor of the Church.
June 12, 1964
On this day in Christian History, the Second Vatican Council published an official statement on Christian Unity, promoting ecumenism and dialogue with other Christian denominations.
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