Heroes of the Faith: Fanny Jackson Coppin
February 7, 2022
Fanny Jackson Coppin (1837–1913) dedicated her life as a teacher and administrator to improve the lives of African Americans. This year is the 185th anniversary of
Heroes of the Faith: 2022 marks 225th birthday of English pastor and hymn writer
January 9, 2022
Edward Mote (1797–1874) was an English Baptist pastor and hymn writer. This month marks the 225th anniversary of his birth. He was born Jan. 21,
Heroes of the Faith: 2021 marks 100th anniversary of the death of American composer
December 11, 2021
William James Kirkpatrick (1838–1921) was an American composer who wrote a tune for the beloved Christmas carol “Away in a Manger.” Other famous hymns for
Heroes of the faith: 2021 marks 800th birthday of Italian theologian and cardinal
November 12, 2021
St. Bonaventure (1221–1274) was an Italian Franciscan, theologian and philosopher. He was a cardinal and a doctor of the Catholic Church. This year is the
Heroes of the Faith: 2021 marks 200th birthday of missionary William Taylor
October 21, 2021
William Taylor (1821–1902) was an American missionary of the Methodist Episcopal Church for 47 years. This year is the 200th anniversary of his birth. He was
Heroes of the Faith: 2021 marks 1500th birthday of Irish abbot, evangelist Columba
September 17, 2021
Columba (521–597), an abbot and missionary evangelist, studied under prominent monastic teachers in Ireland and founded several monasteries there. He is known for spreading Christianity
Heroes of the Faith: American missionary saved lives during Armenian genocide
August 15, 2021
Mary Louise Graffam (1871–1921) was an American missionary who witnessed the Armenian genocide and was responsible for saving the lives of thousands of Armenians. This
Heroes of the Faith — ‘I Surrender All’ writer sings hymn on deathbed
July 25, 2021
Judson Wheeler van DeVenter (1855–1939) was a hymn writer, evangelist, teacher and musician. Van DeVenter was born Dec. 5, 1855, to Christian parents — John
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