Michael Gryboski
Michael Gryboski has been a reporter with The Christian Post since 2011. He covers politics, church and ministries, court cases, and other issues. He has written extensively on issues like litigation over conservative congregations leaving The Episcopal Church, the longstanding debate within the United Methodist Church over homosexuality, court cases on various social issues, and the evangelical community.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Master’s in History at George Mason University. Inspired by his studies, Gryboski pens a regular column titled “This week in Christian history,” which briefly sums up the anniversaries of notable events in the long and diverse past of Christianity. He lives in Richmond, Virginia.
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This week in Christian history: CS Lewis marries, Ratzinger becomes pope
Events that happened this week in Christian history include the election of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as pope, the marriage of C.S. Lewis, and the Catholic Church regaining power in France.
University won’t force Christian professor to use trans pronouns, pays $400K in settlement
A Christian professor who claims he was threatened with punishment by university officials in Ohio for refusing to use the preferred pronouns of a trans-identified student has secured the right to avoid using pronouns that conflict with his beliefs after years of litigation.
Queen Elizabeth II expected to miss Easter Sunday service at St. George's Chapel
Queen Elizabeth II will not be attending church on Easter Sunday in Windsor this year, after missing the Maundy Thursday service for only the fifth time in her 70-year reign.
Wearing black, hot cross buns: 7 Good Friday traditions
Here's a list of seven interesting traditions associated with Good Friday. They include certain foods, live performances and even certain clothing choices.
Mystery solved: New details emerge behind vandalism of 'The Chosen' billboards
Angel Studios, the company behind the hit Christian streaming series about the life of Jesus, “The Chosen,” unveiled a satirical promotion ahead of Easter showing that many of its billboards had been vandalized.
Orthodox Church leader says Israeli police wrongfully imposing limits on ‘Holy Fire’ ritual
The Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem has denounced gathering restrictions imposed on them by Israeli officials ahead of their traditional Holy Fire ritual later this month, claiming that they infringe on their religious liberty.
Kentucky becomes 15th state to ban boys from competing in girls’ sports
Kentucky has passed a law that prohibits biological males from participating in girls’ sports, with the Republican-controlled legislature overriding a veto by Democrat Gov. Andy Beshear.
Canadian church hosts assisted suicide ceremony for member with ALS
A Canadian church was recently the site of an assisted suicide ceremony held for one of its members diagnosed with ALS, better known in the U.S. as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
‘Baby Tinslee’ is going home after mom’s yearslong battle with hospital to keep her on life support
Tinslee Lewis, the prematurely born infant at the center of a highly publicized lawsuit over whether a Texas medical center could end her life-sustaining care, has been released from the hospital.
Texas megachurch helps hundreds of Ukrainian refugees relocate, raises thousands for relief
A multisite megachurch based in Texas has helped hundreds of Ukrainian refugees relocate amid the Russian invasion, working with ministry partners in the Eastern European nation.