Events Tagged: "missionary"

St. Patrick brings monasticism to Ireland - establishes Celtic monastic tradition combining scholarship and mission

St. Patrick lights the Paschal fire on the Hill of Slane in defiance of the High King's decree, confronts druids at Tara

St. Gregory the Great elected Pope - first monk to become Pope, initiates Gregorian reforms and sends missionaries to England

Johnny Appleseed becomes Swedenborgian missionary - travels barefoot, wears coffee sack, preaches and plants simultaneously

December 7: Pope John Paul II issues 'Redemptoris Missio' on missionary activity

Pope Leo XIV appears on St. Peter's balcony at 7:30 PM - 'Peace be with all of you!' - calls for missionary church