This week in Christian history: St. Patrick dies, Princeton rescinds prize for Tim Keller

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Twitter
Dr. Timothy Keller, senior pastor at Redeemer Presbyterian Church speaks at Movement Day Global Cities at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City on October 27, 2016.
Dr. Timothy Keller, senior pastor at Redeemer Presbyterian Church speaks at Movement Day Global Cities at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City on October 27, 2016. | (Photo: The Christian Post/Leonardo Blair)

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 unknown to many people.

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The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events that occurred this week in Christian history. They include the death of Saint Patrick, the preaching of Anthony of Padua’s first sermon, and Princeton deciding to rescind a prize to Tim Keller.

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