March 20, 1858 – John Gossner Dies

March 20, 1858 – John Gossner Dies

John Gossner, who died on March 20, 1858, was forcibly kicked out of Russia by the Tsar and removed from the Catholic Church by the Pope for being overly evangelical. Gossner believed that Christians should have their spiritual life drawn from direct contact with God,...
March 18, 386 – Cyril of Jerusalem Martyred

March 18, 386 – Cyril of Jerusalem Martyred

Cyril of Jerusalem was an early Church Father and bishop known for his Catechetical Lectures, a series of teachings given to catechumens preparing for baptism. His writings played a significant role in shaping early Christian doctrine, especially concerning the...
March 17, 461 – St. Patrick Dies

March 17, 461 – St. Patrick Dies

St. Patrick, who died on March 17, 461, has actually never been officially deemed a saint. In fact, he was actually not even Irish. Though we have fun celebrations to honor St. Patrick, his true story is quite different. He was captured in England and forced into...
March 16, 1895 – John Albert Broads Dies

March 16, 1895 – John Albert Broads Dies

Known as the “Prince of the Pulpit,” John Albert Broadus was a prominent figure in the Southern Baptist Community in the late 1800s. A former pastor of the Charlottesville, Virginia, Baptist Church and professor of the University of Virginia, he co-founded the...