This week in Christian history: GK Chesterton converts to Catholicism, Robert Morrison dies, AME Zion Church gets first bishop
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 others might be previously unknown to many people.
The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events that occurred this week in Christian history. They include the death of Robert Morrison, G.K. Chesterton converting to Catholicism, and James Varick becoming the first bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church.