Women of History
Untold stories of women with many different connections to Christian Science.
Women of History: Violet Oakley
Violet Oakley (1874-1961) is now widely known for her talents as an illustrator, stained glass designer, manuscript illuminator, portrait painter, author, and speaker.
Women of History: Lady Victoria Murray
The early Christian Science movement included men and women from all walks of life—including British aristocrats. Although Lady Victoria Murray could have lived a life of privilege and leisure, she chose instead to make considerable sacrifices for the church that Mary Baker Eddy had recently established. And she became a central force for the growth of Christian Science in northern England.
Women of History: Clara Barton
Portrait of Clara Barton, circa 1904. Photo by J.E. Purdy. Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, LC-USZ62-75827. I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers can stand and fight, I can stand and feed and...
Women of History: Annie Knott
Read about a woman who helped break new ground in turn-of-the-century Christian healing.
Women of History: Susan B. Anthony
Read about her regard for Christian Science and its discoverer.
Women of History: Effie Andrews
Meet a woman who helped establish Christian Science in New York City.
Women of History: Josephine Otterson
Learn about the single largest donor to the building of the Original Mother Church.
Women of History: Alice B. Stockham
Read about one of the first women MDs in America—and her interest in Mary Baker Eddy’s teaching.
Women of History: Nancy Astor
Get to know this fascinating and sometimes controversial woman through her own words.
Women of History: Louise Wheatley Cook Hovnanian
Read about a woman who wrote many beloved articles on Christian Science.
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