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This week in Christian history: Maryland bans blasphemy; Pope Leo IX dies; Pandita Ramabai Sarasvati born

By Michael Gryboski, Editor Twitter
Indian Christian devotees carry crosses as they take part in a procession in remembrance of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ to mark Good Friday in New Delhi on April 18, 2014. Christians, for whom Easter marks the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ, account for 2.3 percent of India's billion-plus Hindu-majority population.
Indian Christian devotees carry crosses as they take part in a procession in remembrance of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ to mark Good Friday in New Delhi on April 18, 2014. Christians, for whom Easter marks the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ, account for 2.3 percent of India's billion-plus Hindu-majority population. | RAVEENDRAN/AFP via Getty Images

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 the birth of Pandita Ramabai Sarasvati, the death of Pope Leo IX and Maryland banning blasphemy.

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