Church Events in History

By Steven Vasilevski
  • 451

    Council Of Chalcedon

    Council Of Chalcedon
    The Council Of Chalcedon was convened by Pope Leo the Great. The council lasted from the 8th October to 1st November 451 AD. The council led to the seperation of the Church from the Eastern Roman Empire in the 5th century.
  • Jan 1, 1301

    Bubonic Plague

    Bubonic Plague
    The Bubonic Plague was a zootonic disease that circulated around fleas and rodents throughout the 14th century. The Bubonic Plague killed approximatey 30-60% of the European population during this period of time. Symptoms of this plague included high fevers and excessive bleeding. Doctors back in that time thought the plague was due to corrupt air.
  • Jan 1, 1501

    Protestant Reformation

    Protestant Reformation
    The Protestant Reformation took place in the 16th century. It was split within Western Christianity and it was initiated by Martin Luther, John Calvin and other early Protestants. This event led to the creation of new National Churches. The Protestant Reformation began with attempts to reform the Church. This meant an overhaul of structures.
  • Dec 13, 1545

    Council Of Trent

    Council Of Trent
    The Council of Trent was a 16th century ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church. It is considered to be one of the most important councils in the history of the Church. The council concluded on December 4th 1563, it lasted in 25 sessions for 3 periods per session. The Council of Trent was interrupted several times due to political and religious disputes. The main aim of this council was to address the issue of heresy.

  • The Counter Reformation

    The Counter Reformation
    The Counter Reformation was formed during the "Catholic Revival" period that began with the Council of Trent. A new calendar was put into effect. The Counter Reformation was composed of 4 major elements:
    • Structural Reconfiguration.
    • Religious Orders.
    • Spiritual Movements.
    • Political Dimensions.
    Important Church figures such as St Charles greatly pushed for this reformation as they saw it was greatly needed.

  • The First Vatican Council

    The First Vatican Council
    The First Vatican Council was convoked by Pope Pius IX. It opened on 8th December 1869 and adjourned on 20th October 1870. This was the first council that met at the Vatican Basilica. The purpose of this council was to define the catholic doctrine concerning the Church of Christ and to also deal with the rising problems and influences of Rationalism, Liberalism and Materialism.

  • The Second Vatican Council

    The Second Vatican Council
    The Second Vatican Council opened under Pope John XXIII on 11th October 1962 and closed under Pope Paul VI on 8th December 1965. The council addressed the relations between the church and the modern world.