1917 Religion & Beliefs Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 13 May Eugenio Pacelli Consecrated as Archbishop: On May 13, 1917, Eugenio Pacelli, who would later become Pope Pius XII, was consecrated as Archbishop of Sardis. This appointment marked a significant step in his ecclesiastical career, leading to his later roles within the Vatican. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 05 Nov St. Tikhon Elected Patriarch of Moscow: St. Tikhon was elected as the Patriarch of Moscow and the Russian Orthodox Church, a pivotal moment in the religious leadership of the Russian Orthodox community during a tumultuous period in Russian history.
- 26 Dec True Jesus Church Established: The True Jesus Church, an independent Chinese Christian denomination, is founded in Beijing.
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