Events Tagged: "languages"

Behistun Inscription carved - Darius proclaims legitimacy in three languages, key to deciphering cuneiform

St. Vincent Ferrer: Gift of tongues manifests powerfully - Speaks only Spanish/Latin but Germans, French, Greeks all hear in native language - 'Christ lives! Christ reigns! Christ commands!'

St. Francis Xavier: Miraculous gift of tongues manifests - Speaks only Spanish/Portuguese but Japanese, Malays, Indians understand perfectly - Raises several from dead

St. Lawrence of Brindisi ordained - knew 8 languages, preached throughout Europe against heresy