This week in Christian history: Edmond Browning born, battle of Jarnac, St. Matilda dies

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Twitter
A painting depicting the Massacre of St. Bartholomew's Day on August 24-25, 1572, in Paris, France.
A painting depicting the Massacre of St. Bartholomew's Day on August 24-25, 1572, in Paris, France. | Wikimedia Commons

Correction Appended

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.

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

The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events that occurred this week in Christian history. They include the birth of Edmond Lee Browning, the death of St. Matilda, and the battle of Jarnac.

Correction: An earlier version of this article mistakenly spelled Edmond Lee Browning's first name as "Edmund." 

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