This week in Christian history: Pope Pius IX flees Rome; St. John the Divine consecrated

By The Christian Post | Created at 2024-11-24 16:03:42 | Updated at 2024-11-24 20:48:06 4 hours ago

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Sunday, November 24, 2024

The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, located in New York, New York.

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 — Nov. 24 to Nov. 30. They include the consecration of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, the death of a prolific hymnwriter and Pope Pius IX fleeing Rome.