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This week in Christian history: Battle of Hattin, Augsburg Interim, Martin Luther critic becomes cardinal

2025-06-30 06:06:34

Throughout the extensive history of the Church, numerous events of lasting significance have occurred.

Each week marks anniversaries of impressive milestones, unforgettable tragedies, amazing triumphs, memorable births and notable deaths.

Some events, spanning over 2,000 years of history, might be familiar, while others may be unknown to many.

The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events that occurred this week in Christian history. They include the Battle of Hattin, an opponent of Martin Luther being made a cardinal, and the Augsburg Interim.