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This week in Christian history: Henry IV gets absolution after standing barefoot in snow; Pope affirms Council of Trent

By Michael Gryboski, Editor Twitter
A seventeenth century painting of the Council of Trent, located at Santa Maria Maggiore church, Museo Diocesano Tridentino, Trento, Italy.
A seventeenth century painting of the Council of Trent, located at Santa Maria Maggiore church, Museo Diocesano Tridentino, Trento, Italy. | 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 that occurred this week in Christian history, including the death of an Episcopal Church presiding bishop, Pope Pius IV's affirmation of the Council of Trent, and Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV's receiving absolution.

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