Missouri Synod was Founded
On February 8, 1839, on Missouri Synod of the Lutheran Church was founded.
Based upon content from the book Missouri 365: This Day in Missouri History by John W. Brown, broadcaster and Missouri historian. Get your copy at Reedy Press.
Image from Picryl by The Newberry Library licensed under the public domain.
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