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This week in Christian history: Holy Roman Emperor retires to monastery, Saint Augustine’s University opens

Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the abdication of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, the birth of Georg Spalatin, and Saint Augustine’s University opening.

This week in Christian history: Holy Roman Emperor retires to monastery, Saint Augustine’s University opens By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Sunday, January 12, 2025A circa 1580 depiction of Pope Clement VII and Holy Roman Emperor Charles V riding alongside each other as part of a procession. | Wikimedia CommonsThroughout the extensive history of the Church, there have been numerous events of lasting significance.
Each week marks anniversaries of impressive milestones, unforgettable tragedies, amazing triumphs, memorable births and notable deaths.
Some of the events, drawn from over 2,000 years of history, might be familiar, while others might be unknown to many.
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