June 24, 64 AD
On this day in Christian History, Roman Emperor Nero initiated the first imperial persecution of Christians, marking a period of severe trials for the early Church.
24th June, 1519
On this day in Christian History, Theodore Beza was born. He was a prominent Reformed theologian and successor to John Calvin in Geneva.
24th June, 1571
On this day in Christian History, a Spanish conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi founded Manila, which became a central hub for Christian missionary activities in the Philippines.
24th June, 1797
On this day in Christian History, Henry Venn, an influential evangelical pastor in 18th-century England and a key figure in the Clapham Sect, passed away.
24th June, 1885
On this day in Christian History, Samuel David Ferguson was consecrated in New York, becoming the first African-American bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church.
24th June 1963
On this day in Christian History, Minister Buchi Atuonwu Bwai was born in Kaduna State, Nigeria. He is a Nigerian gospel musician with an exceptional touch for gospel reggae music. Also a songwriter, producer and author, he started his music career as a disc jockey (DJ) in night clubs.
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