This week in Christian history: Icelandic saint dies, Christmas bombings in Nigeria

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Sunday, December 22, 2024

A 19th century depiction of the return of Christopher Columbus to the court of the Spanish Empire in 1493. | Wikimedia Commons

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

Each week marks 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.

The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events that occurred this week in Christian history. They include the death of an Icelandic saint, Bartolomé de las Casas meets with the king of Spain, and a wave of Christmas bombings in Nigeria.