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This Week in Christian History: Julian the Apostate, Geronimo and John Wesley

By Michael Gryboski, Editor

Geronimo was baptized on July 1, 1903

Famed Apache leader and warrior Geronimo, (1829-1909).
Famed Apache leader and warrior Geronimo, (1829-1909). | (Photo: Public Domain)

This week marks the anniversary of when famed Apache chief and warrior Geronimo was baptized in the Methodist Church.

Born in 1829 in Mexico, Geronimo fought both Mexican and American soldiers during his lifetime, often resisting federal government efforts to place his people on reservations.

On July 1, 1903, Geronimo decided to convert to Christianity, later recounting that he was first drawn to the religion as a means of self-improvement.

"I believe that the church has helped me much during the short time I have been a member," noted Geronimo. "I have advised all of my people who are not Christians, to study that religion, because it seems to me the best religion in enabling one to live right."

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