This week in Christian history: Megachurch dedicates a 62-foot statue of Jesus; Damasus becomes pope

Throughout the extensive history of the Church, numerous events of lasting significance have occurred.
Each week marks anniversaries of milestones, tragedies, triumphs, notable births and deaths.
Some events, spanning more than 2,000 years of history, might be familiar, while others may be unknown to many.
The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events from this week in Christian history, including Damasus becoming pope, Charles Finney contracting cholera and the dedication of the Lux Mundi statue.





