June 9, 1957
On this day in Christian History, Pastor Thomas Dexter (T.D) Jakes, an American bishop, author, and filmmaker was born. T.D. Jakes is the founder of The Potter's House, a large non-denominational church in Dallas, Texas.
June 9, 597 AD
St. Columba, an Irish missionary and one of the key figures in the spread of Christianity in Scotland, passed away. He founded the monastery at Iona, which became a center of learning and evangelization.
June 9, 1534
On this day in Christian History, a French explorer, Jacques Cartier, who would later claim Canada for France, set sail on his first voyage. He is noted for bringing Christianity to the indigenous people of Canada.
June 9, 1549
On this day in Christian History, the Anglican Church introduced the Book of Common Prayer, compiled by Thomas Cranmer. It became a foundational text for Anglican worship.
June 9, 1732
On this day in Christian History, English nonconformist minister, hymn writer, and educator Philip Doddridge was born. His hymns, including O Happy Day, remain influential in Christian worship.
June 9, 1817
On this day in Christian History, the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) in Philadelphia was founded. It was the first independent Black denomination in the United States, the AME Church, with Richard Allen as its first Bishop.
June 9, 1891
On this day in Christian History, Bishop Samuel Crowther, the first Black Anglican bishop, died. He translated the Bible into Yoruba and played a key role in spreading Christianity in Nigeria.
June 9, 1905
On this day in Christian History, the Apostolic Faith Mission, a Pentecostal church movement, was founded in Los Angeles by William J. Seymour, one of the key figures in the Azusa Street Revival.
June 9, 1934
On this day, Billy Graham, who would become one of the most influential evangelists of the 20th century, gave his life to Christ at a revival meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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