Google Preferred SourcesComments
ForumsShare

This week in Christian history: Luis Palau NYC event draws 60,000, Thomas More executed

By Michael Gryboski, Editor Twitter
Evangelist Luis Palau speaks on stage on the Great Lawn at Central Park on July 11, 2015, in New York City.
Evangelist Luis Palau speaks on stage on the Great Lawn at Central Park on July 11, 2015, in New York City. | The Luis Palau Association

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 may be unknown to many.

The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events that occurred this week in Christian history. They include the execution of Sir Thomas More, the issuing of the Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges, and a Luis Palau evangelism event in New York City that drew 60,000 attendees.

Follow Michael Gryboski on Twitter or Facebook

Was this article helpful?

Become a CP Insider.
Help keep The Christian Post free for everyone.

The truth has a cost, and Insiders help carry it.
A dollar from an Insider comes with no strings attached. It keeps our reporters on the story, keeps our journalism open to everyone, and keeps every editorial decision in the newsroom, where it belongs.

Become a CP Insider and choose the amount you want to pay. You can change, pause or cancel anytime. As a thank-you, you’ll get:

  • The Insider Newsletter, a members-only monthly letter from our newsroom

  • Ad-free reading across christianpost.com


From as low as $8.25/month
Prefer to give once?

We’re sorry to hear that.

Hope you’ll give us another try and check out some other articles.
Return to homepage.

Most Popular

More Articles