This week in Christian history: Church of the Holy Sepulchre destroyed, Mass. bans Quakers

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor
Christian Orthodox worshipers hold up candles lit from the Holy Fire as they gather in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City on April 27, 2019, during the Orthodox Easter.
Christian Orthodox worshipers hold up candles lit from the Holy Fire as they gather in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City on April 27, 2019, during the Orthodox Easter. | THOMAS COEX/AFP via Getty Images

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 may be unknown to many.

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The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events that occurred this week in Christian history. They include the death of Theodore Beza, Massachusetts banning Quakers, and the destruction of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

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