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This week in Christian history: Nabeel Qureshi dies; John Calvin returns to Geneva

By Michael Gryboski, Editor Twitter
Reformation Wall in the Bastions Parc. Monument statues of the Calvinists are William Farel, John Calvin, Theodore de Beze and John Knox in Geneva, Switzerland.
Reformation Wall in the Bastions Parc. Monument statues of the Calvinists are William Farel, John Calvin, Theodore de Beze and John Knox in Geneva, Switzerland. | Getty Images/Grotmarsel

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

Each week marks anniversaries of milestones, tragedies, triumphs, notable births and deaths.

Some events, spanning more than 2,000 years of history, might be familiar, while others may be unknown to many.

The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events from this week in Christian history, including John Calvin returning to Geneva, the death of Nabeel Qureshi, and George Mackay being ordained.

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