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On This Day: Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, is excommunicated by Pope Gregory IX for his... (1227)
Source: Today in History (history.muffinlabs.com) - CC BY-SA 3.052 words
On September 29, 1227: Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, is excommunicated by Pope Gregory IX for his failure to participate in the Crusades during the Investiture Controversy.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
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