Christian History Almanac

Weekend Edition for July 11-12, 2026
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Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember a 20th-century Russian monk with a story so remarkable and improbable it has raised questions.
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 The Essential Nestingen: Essays on Preaching, Catechism, and the Reformation
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Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the complicated Elector Maurice and his Reformation-era flip-flops.
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Today on the Christian History Almanac, we answer a question about UFO's and Christianity.
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Today on the Christian History Almanac, we answer a question about the SSPX and Catholics in the news with a timely anniversary.
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 The Essential Nestingen: Essays on Preaching, Catechism, and the Reformation
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