This week in Christian history: Pope Leo X born, South Carolina mandates church attendance

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Sunday, December 11, 2022

Throughout the extensive history of the Church, there have been numerous events of lasting significance.

Each week brings anniversaries of impressive milestones, unforgettable tragedies, amazing triumphs, memorable births and notable deaths.

Some of the events drawn from over 2,000 years of history might be familiar, while other happenings might be previously unknown by most people.

The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events that occurred this week in Christian history. They include the birth of Pope Leo X, South Carolina passing a law mandating church attendance, and the martyrdom of an early English Protestant.