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This week in Christian history: German missionary arrives in India, Jesuit martyred in Japan, papacy leaves France

By Michael Gryboski, Editor Twitter
More than 300 delegates of the Vatican Synod on Family wearing green robes listen to Pope Francis preach in St. Peter's Church on Sunday, October 4, 2015.
More than 300 delegates of the Vatican Synod on Family wearing green robes listen to Pope Francis preach in St. Peter's Church on Sunday, October 4, 2015. | Courtesy of Thomas Schirrmacher

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 Johann Philipp Fabricius arriving in India, Carlo Spinola being martyred, and the papacy moving back to Rome.

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