Wyoming Episcopal bishop deposed over ‘indiscretion’

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Thursday, March 28, 2024 Bishop Paul-Gordon Chandler of the Episcopal Church in Wyoming being interviewed by Wyoming PBS in January 2022. | Screenshot: YouTube/Wyoming PBS A bishop of The Episcopal Church who was based in Wyoming has been deposed from his position following an investigation into a reported “indiscretion” … Read more

This week in Christian history: Matilda dies, battle of Jarnac

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Sunday, March 10, 2024 A painting depicting the Massacre of St. Bartholomew’s Day on August 24-25, 1572, in Paris, France. | Wikimedia Commons Correction Appended Throughout the extensive history of the Church, there have been numerous events of lasting significance. Each week brings anniversaries of impressive milestones, unforgettable tragedies, … Read more

This week in Christian history: Hagia Sophia consecrated

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Sunday, December 24, 2023 The imposing structure of Hagia Sophia, located in Istanbul, Turkey. The building began as an Orthodox Christian cathedral, was converted to a mosque in the 15th century, and was then made into a museum in the 1930s. | Arild Vågen/ Wikimedia Commons Throughout the extensive … Read more