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This week in Christian history: ROC pastor gets 40 years in prison, Francis McDougall becomes bishop

By Michael Gryboski, Editor Twitter
Ex-Pastor of the ROC, Geronimo Aguilar
Ex-Pastor of the ROC, Geronimo Aguilar | Facebook/The ROC (Richmond Outreach Center)

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 might be unknown to many.

The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events that occurred this week in Christian history, including the consecration of Francis McDougall as a bishop, the martyrdom of five nuns by the French Revolution, and the imprisonment of a Virginia megachurch founder for 40 years.

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