365day.year

Antipope Felix II

Antipope Felix II
A 4th-century ecclesiastical figure who claimed the papacy in opposition to Pope Liberius.
Felix II served as an antipope from 355 until his death in 365. He was installed by the Arian emperor Constantius II following the exile of Pope Liberius. During his tenure, he led an alternative ecclesiastical hierarchy in Rome amidst the Arian controversy. His legacy was later deemed illegitimate when Liberius was restored as the sole pope. Felix II remains a notable figure in early Church history for his role in theological disputes.
365 Antipope Felix II
1538day.year

John Lambert

English Protestant martyr

English Protestant martyr
16th-century English Protestant preacher executed for heresy under Henry VIII.
John Lambert was an English reformer known for his passionate advocacy of Protestant beliefs. He served as a preacher and tutor, promoting the doctrine of justification by faith. In 1538, he was condemned for heresy and burned at the stake on orders of Thomas Cromwell. His death was recorded in John Foxe's Book of Martyrs, preserving his memory. Lambert is remembered as a symbol of the English Reformation.
1538 John Lambert
1694day.year

John Tillotson

(1630 - 1694)

English archbishop

English archbishop
Archbishop of Canterbury from 1691 until 1694, known for his moderate theology.
Born in 1630, John Tillotson was educated at Clare Hall, Cambridge. He served as chaplain to King Charles II and earned a reputation for balanced sermons. Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury in 1691, he advocated a latitudinarian approach to church doctrine. Tillotson emphasized moral living and practical religion over ritualistic practices. He died in 1694, leaving influence on the Church of England and Enlightenment thought.
1694 John Tillotson
1963day.year

C. S. Lewis

(1898 - 1963)

British writer, literary scholar, and Anglican lay theologian

British writer literary scholar and Anglican lay theologian
British writer, scholar, and lay theologian best known for The Chronicles of Narnia series and influential works on Christian apologetics.
Born in Belfast in 1898, Clive Staples Lewis served in World War I before embarking on an academic career at Oxford and Cambridge. He produced seminal works of Christian apologetics, including Mere Christianity (1952) and The Problem of Pain (1940). Lewis captured imaginations with his fantastical Chronicles of Narnia series (1950–1956), blending myth, theology, and adventure. His friendship with J. R. R. Tolkien and involvement in the Inklings literary group shaped modern fantasy literature. A lay theologian, he lectured widely, bringing scholarly insights to broader audiences. He died in 1963, leaving a legacy as a profound thinker and beloved storyteller.
C. S. Lewis
2013day.year

Alec Reid

(1931 - 2013)

Irish priest and activist

Irish priest and activist
Irish Catholic priest and peacemaker instrumental in the Northern Ireland peace process.
Fr. Alec Reid was an Irish Redemptorist priest renowned for his role in mediating during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. He facilitated confidential talks between British officials and Republican leaders, laying groundwork for the Good Friday Agreement. Reid’s tireless efforts spanned decades as he championed non-violent solutions to sectarian conflict. His diplomatic skills and moral authority earned respect from diverse political and community figures. He also advised on reconciliation efforts in global conflict zones, promoting interfaith dialogue and restorative justice. Reid received numerous accolades, including the World Methodist Peace Award, for his peacemaking contributions. He remained active in pastoral work until his passing, leaving a lasting legacy in conflict resolution.
Alec Reid