This week in Christian history: Thomas Coke dies, first Christian school in Montreal, Father Coughlin silenced

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Sunday, April 28, 2024

The ordination of Francis Asbury at the Methodist Episcopal Church's 'Christmas Conference,' which was held at Lovely Lane Chapel in Baltimore, Maryland, from Christmas Eve 1784 to early January 1785. — The ordination of Francis Asbury at the Methodist Episcopal Church's "Christmas Conference," which was held at Lovely Lane Chapel in Baltimore, Maryland, from Christmas Eve 1784 to early January 1785. | Public Domain

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.

The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events that occurred this week in Christian history. They include the founding of the first Christian school in Montreal, Father Coughlin being ordered to stop his political activities, and the death of Thomas Coke.