Did you know John Wesley had two birthdates?
Wesley was born on June 17, 1703, while England was using the Julian calendar.
When they adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1752, Wesley’s birth date became June 28.
Did you know John Wesley had two birthdates?
Wesley was born on June 17, 1703, while England was using the Julian calendar.
When they adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1752, Wesley’s birth date became June 28.
Posted by MaryO on June 17, 2014 in Posts of Interest
Tags: Christianity, England, Gregorian calendar, John Wesley, Julian, Julian calendar, Methodism, Wesley