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It is named for the nearby deepwater channel known as Christian’s Pass, which runs through the sound along the Gulf Coast, supposedly navigated in 1699 by Christian L’Adnier, a member of the crew of the French explorer Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. NKJV And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch.
During one of his visits to New Orleans, in 1758 he chose as his bride, Marianne Paquet. This loving couple produced eleven children and it was from this union that the two channels in the Mississippi Sound, Pass Christian and Pass Marianne, are credited for their naming.
Pass Christian was in the path of two of the most intense hurricanes ever to hit the United States— Hurricane Camille on August 17, 1969, and Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005. Each hurricane caused the near total destruction of the city.
May 25, 2024 · The name “Pass Christian” serves as a lasting tribute to Nicholas Christian L’Adnier’s exploration and discovery. It not only commemorates his pivotal role in the history of the region but also signifies the importance of navigation and maritime heritage to the community.
And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
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Jun 25, 2024 · Christians believe that the Passover story is a foreshadowing of the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, which is central to Christian faith. The Passover story also highlights the faithfulness of God in delivering his people from slavery, which is an important theme throughout the Old Testament.
