9th July, 1609
On this day in Christian History, Emperor Rudolf II granted the Letter of Majesty, ensuring freedom of religion to both Catholic and Protestant citizens in Bohemia, a significant step towards religious tolerance in Europe.
9th July, 1737
On this day in Christian History, George Schmidt, a Moravian missionary, arrived in South Africa to evangelize the indigenous Khoi people, marking the beginning of Protestant missionary work in the region.
9th July, 1766
On this day in Christian History, Jonathan Mayhew, a noted American minister at Old West Church in Boston, died on this day. He is remembered for advocating the idea of a federal union of the colonies, influencing the development of the United States.
July 9, 1900
On this day in Christian History, During the Boxer Rebellion in China, 46 foreign missionaries and their families were executed in Taiyuan, underscoring the perilous conditions faced by Christian missionaries during that period.
July 9, 1979
On this day in Christian History, Bishop Agori Iwe, the first Anglican bishop of Benin, Nigeria, passed away on July 9, 1979. His contributions to the church are commemorated annually.
July 9, 2016
On this day in Christian History, Eunice Olawale, a Nigerian Christian female preacher, was tragically murdered by suspected extremists in Abuja while evangelizing in the early hours of July 9, 2016.
July 9, 2021
On this day in Christian History, Prophet T.B. Joshua, founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), was laid to rest at the church premises in Lagos.
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