This Week in Christian History: Diet of Worms, Father Damien, David Livingstone

By Michael Gryboski, Editor Sunday, April 15, 2018

German theologian and religious reformer Martin Luther.

Christianity is a faith with a long and detailed history, with numerous events of lasting significance occurring throughout the ages.

Each week brings the anniversaries of great milestones, horrid tragedies, amazing triumphs, telling tribulations, inspirational progress, and everything in between.

Here are just a few things that happened this week, April 15-21, in Church history. They include the interring of a famous missionary at Westminster Abbey, the death of a notable priest, and the arrival of Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms.

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