History Thread for “worship”

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March 30, 2026 Breaking

Israel reverses course on Palm Sunday

On March 29, 2026, Israeli police initially barred senior Catholic leaders, including Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, from entering the Church of the H...

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March 29, 2026 Breaking

Israeli police block Palm Sunday

Jerusalem · Israel

On March 29, 2026, Israeli police prevented senior Catholic leaders from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass. The Latin Patriarch of Jerus...

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February 25, 2026 Breaking

Birthplace of John the Baptist in Ein Karem vandalized by Jewish Settlers

Ein Karem · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

The birthplace of John the Baptist in Ein Karem, Jerusalem, was vandalized by extremist settlers, authorities and local sources reported. Settler extremists spray-painted messages in Heb...

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February 24, 2026 Breaking

Incidents and Historical Context of Christians and Christian Sites in Israel and the Palestinian Territories

There have been multiple reported incidents involving Christians and Christian holy places in Israel and the Palestinian territories, including isolated acts of harassment as well as hist...

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February 12, 2026 Breaking

Saying “Christ Is King” Is Not Inherently Antisemitic

The phrase “Christ is King” is a religious statement in Christianity, referring to the belief that Jesus Christ is the spiritual ruler and savior. It is commonly used in worship, sermons,...

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October 2, 2025 Breaking

Manchester synagogue attacker

Manchester · United Kingdom

Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, was on police bail following an earlier arrest on suspicion of rape when he carried out a deadly attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Manchester...

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September 27, 2025 Breaking

Israel church geofencing campaign

United States

A public relations campaign backed by Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs was disclosed through filings under the U.S. Foreign Agents Registration Act. The campaign was conducted by Show...

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October 4, 2023 Breaking

Itamar Ben-Gvir spitting incident

Sheikh Jarrah · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel / Palestine

Itamar Ben-Gvir spitting incident On October 4, 2023, Israeli politician Itamar Ben-Gvir was involved in a public incident where he spat in the direction of Christian worshippers at a si...

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May 13, 1950 Breaking

Anton LaVey: Founder of the Church of Satan and Author

Anton Szandor LaVey was born Howard Stanton Levey on April 11, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, to Jewish parents. His father, Michael Joseph Levey, was of French-American descent, and his mo...

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June 15, 1099 Breaking

Expansion of Pilgrimage Routes to Jerusalem

Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

New pilgrimage routes to Jerusalem have been established, enhancing access for travelers and worshippers. These pathways enable smoother and safer journeys for pilgrims coming from variou...

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April 25, 366 Breaking

Expansion of Mogao Buddhist Caves

Mogao Caves · Dunhuang · Gansu · China

The Buddhist cave temples at Mogao near Dunhuang have undergone significant expansion. The site consists of a series of rock-cut grottoes featuring murals and statues representing Buddhis...

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February 13, 313 Breaking

Edict of Milan Issued

Milan · Lombardy · Italy

The Edict of Milan, issued in 313 CE by Roman emperors Constantine I and Licinius, granted religious tolerance throughout the Roman Empire. It ended the persecution of Christians and allo...

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March 16, 218 Politics

Severan Dynasty's Controversial Succession

Palace of Elagabalus · Rome · Italia · Roman Empire

Elagabalus, also known as Varius Avitus Bassianus, was proclaimed Roman Emperor upon the death of Caracalla’s successor during the Severan dynasty. His accession marked a period of signif...

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March 1, 218 Politics

Elagabalus Initiates Religious Reforms

Palatine Hill · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

Emperor Elagabalus began implementing religious reforms centered on the worship of the Syrian sun god Elagabal. He elevated this deity above the traditional Roman gods, disrupting long-es...

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September 14, 81 Politics

Domitian Secures Roman Imperial Power

Palatine Hill · Rome · Latium · Roman Empire

Following the death of Emperor Titus, Domitian, his younger brother, ascended to the throne of the Roman Empire. The accession occurred peacefully, marking the continuation of the Flavian...

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August 30, 70 Breaking

Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem

Temple Mount · Jerusalem · Judea · Palestine

Roman forces led by Titus destroyed the Second Temple in Jerusalem during the Jewish revolt. This event transformed Judaism, ending temple-based worship and accelerating the Jewish diasp...

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October 1, 750 BC Breaking

Star of Remphan

Levant · Israel

The “Star of Remphan” is a phrase found in the New Testament in the Book of Acts (Acts 7:43), where Stephen references Israelite idolatry while quoting from earlier Hebrew scripture tradi...

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