Sicily and Calabria. Great earthquake resulting in the destruction of Messina, Reggio, and many smaller towns and villages, including upward of 200,000 lives.
“But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.”
– 2 Corinthians 12:9