November 25

Peter I served as Bishop of Alexandria from 300 to 311 AD, leading the Christian community during the Diocletianic persecution. He became a symbol of steadfast faith and courage, caring for his flock despite threats of violence. Under his leadership, the Alexandrian Church grew in doctrine and charity, strengthening its theological foundations. His refusal to renounce his beliefs ultimately led to his martyrdom on November 25, 311. He is venerated as a saint in both Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic traditions for his enduring witness.

Elected pope in 1181, Lucius III navigated complex political tensions between the Papacy and the Holy Roman Empire. He upheld church reforms while reinforcing ecclesiastical authority over secular rulers. Lucius convened the Third Lateran Council in 1184, issuing decrees against heresy and clerical abuses. He also supported the crusading movement and sought to strengthen Latin positions in the Holy Land. His pontificate was marked by diplomatic challenges and a legacy of reaffirmed papal primacy before his death near Verona in 1185.

Born in 1909, he studied theology in Germany and became a close associate of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. He joined the Confessing Church, opposing Nazi attempts to control Protestant churches. After his arrest by the Gestapo, he escaped to the United Kingdom in 1935 and continued his ministry. He served congregations in London and later taught theology at Fuller Theological Seminary in the USA. His writings on doctrine and church life influenced post-war Protestant thought. He died in 1985, remembered for his courage and lasting contributions to Christian theology.

Hal Lindsey emerged as a leading evangelical figure with his 1970 book "The Late Great Planet Earth", which interpreted current events through the lens of biblical prophecy and became a worldwide bestseller. He popularized dispensational premillennial eschatology and influenced Christian thought on end-times theology. Through his books, articles, and television programs, Lindsey reached millions, bringing complex eschatological concepts to a broad audience. His accessible writing style and media presence made him a prominent voice in evangelical circles. He continued to engage, teach, and publish on Christian futurism until his passing in 2024.