This week in Christian history: Saint Nicholas dies, anti-witchcraft edict and papal bull
By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor 
Throughout the extensive history of the Church, there have been numerous events of lasting significance.
Each week brings anniversaries of impressive milestones, unforgettable tragedies, amazing triumphs, memorable births, notable deaths and everything in between.
Some of the events drawn from over 2,000 years of history might be familiar, while other happenings might be previously unknown by most people.
This week — Dec. 5-11 — marks the anniversary of the death of Saint Nicholas, the pope issuing an edict against witchcraft, and the birth of the man behind the famous “Ecstasy of Saint Teresa” sculpture.
