June 14, 847
On this day in Christian History, Methodius I died. In his lifetime, he was the Patriarch of Constantinople, who was instrumental in the restoration of the veneration of icons in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
14th June, 1381
On this day in Christian History, rebels involved in the Peasants' Revolt in England killed Archbishop Simon Sudbury.
June 14, 1910
On this day in Christian History, the World Missionary Conference was convened in Edinburgh, Scotland, marking a significant moment in the ecumenical movement and Protestant missionary efforts.
June 14, 1936
Death of G.K. Chesterton, an English writer and Christian apologist known for his wit and defense of the Christian faith.
June 14, 1954
On this day in Christian History, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill adding the words "under God" to the Pledge of Allegiance.
June 14, 1801
On this day in Christian History, Heber C. Kimball was born. An early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and a member of the original Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He played a significant role in the westward expansion of the church.
June 14, 1837
William Chatterton Dix (born 1837): An English hymn writer and insurance manager, best known for composing the Christmas carol "What Child is This?"
14th June, 1936
George Hugh Niederauer (born 1936): An American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the Archbishop of San Francisco from 2005 to 2012.
14th June, 1945
Death of Eliza Agnew, a missionary who dedicated her life to educating girls in Sri Lanka, significantly advancing female education in the region.
14th June, 1950
On this day in Christian History, Rowan Williams was born. He was the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury, serving from 2002 to 2012. He is a distinguished theologian and poet, known for his scholarly contributions to Anglicanism.
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