This week in Christian history: Battle of Avarayr, John Calvin dies, Antipope deposed
![A depiction of the 451 battle of Avarayr, in which an Armenian Christian army fought to defend their faith from a numerically superior Zoroastrian Persian army. Although the Persians would win the battle, their losses were significant enough that they eventually agreed to tolerate Christianity.](https://cdn.christianpost.com/images/cache/image/15/29/152983_w_700_462.jpg)
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 Battle of Avarayr, the death of John Calvin, and an antipope being deposed.