October 14

Antipope Dioscorus emerged in the early 6th century amid doctrinal disputes within the Christian Church. He claimed the papal throne in opposition to the legitimate pope, rallying supporters dissatisfied with ecclesiastical policies. His faction held parts of Rome for a time, highlighting divisions over theology and church authority. Dioscorus's tenure was marked by conflicts over Christological teachings and jurisdictional power. Eventually, his challenge was quashed by church authorities, and he was deposed and excommunicated. Despite his defeat, his revolt underscored the turbulent dynamics that shaped the development of the papacy.

Oswald Myconius (1488–1552) studied at Leipzig and Basel before becoming a close associate of Huldrych Zwingli in Zurich. He served as a professor of Greek and later led the church in Basel, supporting Reformed doctrines. Myconius published theological treatises advocating church reform and a simplified liturgy. After Zwingli’s death, he maintained continuity in Zurich’s Reformation and promoted unity among Protestant communities. His balanced scholarship and leadership helped solidify the Reformation’s foundations in Switzerland.

Thomas Kingo studied theology at the University of Copenhagen and was ordained a priest. He served as Bishop of Funen and later of Ribe, influencing Danish ecclesiastical life. He compiled and published 'Dend Forordende Psalme-Bog,' a hymnal still used in Danish churches. His hymns combined Lutheran devotion with poetic expression and became central to Danish hymnody. He died in 1703, leaving a lasting legacy as Denmark's most celebrated hymnwriter.