This week in Christian history: John Knox captured at siege

By Michael Gryboski, Editor Sunday, July 27, 2025A view of the Reformation Wall with statues of William (Guillaume) Farel, John (Jean) Calvin, Theodore de Beze, and John Knox, from left to right, at Bastion Park in Geneva, Switzerland, Friday, June 19, 2009. | AP/ KEYSTONE/Salvatore Di NolfiThroughout 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.Get Our Latest News for FREESubscribe to get daily/weekly email with the top stories (plus special offers!) from The Christian Post. Be the first to know.The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events that occurred this week in Christian history, including the capture of John Knox, Parliament’s act to evangelize America, and the death of a papal emissary in Mongolia. Follow Michael Gryboski on Twitter or Facebook