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February 09, 2026

St. Athanasius exiled; Cotton Mather dies

By Michael Gryboski, Editor Sunday, February 08, 2026Twitter
Security forces stand outside the Coptic church that was bombed on Sunday in Tanta, Egypt, April 10, 2017.Security forces stand outside the Coptic church that was bombed on Sunday in Tanta, Egypt, April 10, 2017. | REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

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 might be unknown to many.

The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events from this week in Christian history, including the birth of Henry Venn, the exiling of Athanasius of Alexandria, and the death of Cotton Mather.

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