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Church History

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    The Birth Of The Church - 30 A.D

    The Birth Of The Church - 30 A.D
    Also known as Pentecost, the holy spirit is sent down to the apostles in the form of flames which causes the apostles to speak in different tongues.
  • 102

    The Stoning of St Stephen - 34 AD

    The Stoning of St Stephen - 34 AD
    St Stephen is recognised in the church as the first Martyr. He also was the first deacon in the Catholic church which makes him an important figure in the history of the catholic church.
  • 103

    The Council Of Jerusalem - 49 A.D

    The Council Of Jerusalem - 49 A.D
    A council meeting was held in order to discuss whether the teachings of Jesus was only meant for the Jews or for everyone in the church community.
  • 325

    Council Of Nicaea

    Council Of Nicaea
    A meeting was held in the council of Nicaea in order to discuss the things in which we should believe in. This was a very important event since the 'Nicene Creed' was created out of this.
  • Dec 24, 1517

    Martin Luther 95 Theses - 1517-1520

    Martin Luther 95 Theses - 1517-1520
    The 95 Theses were written by Martin Luther and stated the aspects of the catholic church and wrote about the abusive practices involving indulgences. Soon after this, his books were being burnt and Pope Leo X told him to speak no more of his belief or he would be excommunicated. After apologising to the Pope, Martin Luther continued to speak of his 95 Theses'.
  • Dec 24, 1545

    The Council of Trent (Part 1) - 1545-1563

    The Council of Trent (Part 1) - 1545-1563
    Pope Paul III held a meeting at the council of trent to discuss issues involving the reformation of the church. At the first meeting, the council decided that original sin can be removed through baptism. The also decided that the scripture was a representation of God. After this the council began to fight, so the council had to relocate elsewhere.
  • Dec 24, 1562

    The Council of Trent (Part 2) - 1562-1563

    The Council of Trent (Part 2) - 1562-1563
    During this time, the council decided that the selling of indulgences was wrong and so they decided that it was forbidden.

  • The Second Vatican Council - 1962

    The Second Vatican Council - 1962
    Pope John XXIII held a council to discuss the state of the church. Through this council we received the church in which we go to today. We also have newly edited prayers and sayings which came from this council