This Week in Christian History: Fanny Crosby, Archbishop Burned at the Stake, 'Amazing Grace' Author Converted

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Twitter
John Newton, author of the classic hymn 'Amazing Grace.'
John Newton, author of the classic hymn "Amazing Grace." | (Photo: public domain)

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, March 18-24, in Church history. They include the birth of a prolific hymnist, the martyrdom of an archbishop, and the conversion of the man behind the classic hymn "Amazing Grace."

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