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This week in Christian history: Battle of Lake Peipus; Bakht Singh arrives in Bombay; William Thomson dies

By Michael Gryboski, Editor Twitter
A Russian postage stamp commemorating the 750th anniversary of the 1242 Battle of Lake Peipus.
A Russian postage stamp commemorating the 750th anniversary of the 1242 Battle of Lake Peipus. | Wikimedia Commons

Throughout the extensive history of the Church, numerous events of lasting significance have occurred.

Each week marks anniversaries of impressive milestones, unforgettable tragedies, amazing triumphs, memorable births and notable deaths.

Some events, spanning over 2,000 years of history, might be familiar, while others might be unknown to many.

The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events from this week in Christian history, including the Battle of Lake Peipus, the death of William M. Thomson and the arrival of evangelist Bakht Singh in Bombay.

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