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This week in Christian history: ROC pastor gets 40 years in prison, Francis McDougall becomes bishop

admin October 12, 2025

Events that occurred this week in Christian history include Francis McDougall being consecrated bishop, five nuns being martyred during the French Revolution, and a Virginia megachurch founder being sentenced to 40 years in prison.

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