This week in Christian history: Largest SBC meeting, AME Church founder ordained

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Twitter
More than 45,000 messengers gathered for the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting held in Dallas, Texas, from June 11-13, 1985.
More than 45,000 messengers gathered for the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting held in Dallas, Texas, from June 11-13, 1985. | Copyright Baptist Press

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 and notable deaths.

Some of the events drawn from over 2,000 years of history might be familiar, while others might be previously unknown to most people.

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The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events in Christian history this week — June 11 to June 17. 

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