June 13: Today in Christian History

 

June 13 - Today in Christian History - The New Man Movement

 

June 13, 1250

Saint Anthony, known for his deep piety and commitment to preaching, passed away on June 13, 1250.


June 13, 1228

Pope Honorius III launched the Fifth Crusade on this day, aimed at reclaiming Jerusalem.


June 13, 1654

On this day, the Christian scientist Robert Boyle, known for Boyle’s law and his deep religious convictions, passed away.


June 13, 1798

The Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States was officially formed on this day. 


June 13, 1895

William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, took a stand for the downtrodden. This day marks a key moment in Booth's ongoing work to help the impoverished, which was deeply rooted in his Christian mission.


June 13, 1945

On this day, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, executed for his resistance against the Nazi regime, became a martyr in Christian history.



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