4th July: Today in Christian History

 

4th July: Today in Christian History - The New Man Movement

July 4, 973

On this day in Christian History, Death of Ulrich of Augsburg: Ulrich, who served as the Bishop of Augsburg from 923, passed away on this date. Notably, he became the first individual to be canonized by a pope twenty years later.

4th July, 1533 

On this day in Christian History, English priest and writer John Frith was burned at the stake for his Protestant beliefs.

4th July, 1832 

On this day in Christian History, the debut of the Hymn "America": The national hymn "America" was first sung publicly at a children's Independence Day celebration at Park Street Church in Boston. The lyrics were penned by Rev. Samuel F. Smith earlier that year.

4th July, 1844 

On this day in Christian History, Dan Beach Bradley, an American Protestant missionary, established the first newspaper in Siam (now Thailand), known as the Bangkok Recorder.

July 4, 1982 

On this day in Christian History, a groundbreaking ceremony initiated the construction of a new headquarters church for the Apostolic Faith Mission in Southeast Portland, Oregon.

4th July, 2014

On this day in Christian History, the Christ Apostolic Church began its worldwide satellite television broadcasting in Nigeria.

4th July, 2020

On this day in Christian History, Melvin Maxwell, the sixth president of Circleville Bible College (now Ohio Christian University) and father of author John C. Maxwell, passed away at the age of 98.

4th July, 2023

On this day in Christian History, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) released its prayer guide for the fourth day of its 10-day fasting and prayer program, emphasizing global outreach and spiritual growth. 

July 4, 2024

On this day in Christian History, Evangelist Randy Roberts, a graduate of the Christ for all Nations (CfaN) Bootcamp, conducted a Gospel campaign in Benguela, Angola. The event featured Rev. Peter Vandenberg teaching at the Fire Conference, leading to significant spiritual impact in the region. 






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