October 28, 312 – Constantine Converted?

October 28, 312 – Constantine Converted?

The conversion of Roman Emperor Constantine to Christianity is a major milestone in Christian history. While historians still argue if Constantine’s conversion was legitimate, his acceptance of Christ traditionally took place on October 28, 312. This was when he...
October 27, 1771 – Francis Asbury Lands in America

October 27, 1771 – Francis Asbury Lands in America

Other than the Wesleys, no other person impacted Methodism in America more than Francis Asbury. A tireless circuit rider, Asbury landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 27, 1771. He would found churches and support congregations for decades. This is a statue...
October 26, 899 – King Alfred the Great Dies

October 26, 899 – King Alfred the Great Dies

Christianity’s dominance in England can be given much credit to King Alfred the Great who died on October 26, 899. Alfred was not only a patron of education for his subjects, but he also saw the defeat of the Danes as a defining event of ridding England of pagan...
October 25, 431 – Council of Ephesus Convened

October 25, 431 – Council of Ephesus Convened

The heresy of Nestorianism was dealt a major blow on October 25, 431 when the Council of Ephesus replaced Nestorius as the Bishop of Constantinople. Nestorius held the belief that Jesus Christ had two natures (divine and human) that existed separately instead of the...