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May 28, 2024 · Decius was a Roman emperor (249–251) who fought the Gothic invasion of Moesia and instituted the first organized persecution of Christians throughout the empire. Although Decius’s origins are not known, it is certain that he was a senator and a consul before acceding to the throne.
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3 days ago · The new emperor Decius could see that the empire was in trouble. In an unprecedented move, he ordered every inhabitant in the empire to perform a sacrifice to the gods for the safety of Rome. The rituals were supervised by officials, who would produce certificates verifying that each sacrifice had taken place.
1 day ago · The first, localized Neronian persecution occurred under Emperor Nero (r. 54–68) in Rome. A more general persecution occurred during the reign of Marcus Aurelius (r. 161–180). After a lull, persecution resumed under Emperors Decius (r. 249–251) and Trebonianus Gallus (r. 251–253). The Decian persecution was particularly extensive.
May 27, 2024 · Decius, proclaimed emperor by the Pannonian-Moesian armies, headed for Italy, taking most of the border troops with him, and near Verona he succeeded in defeating the army of Philip the Arab, who died along with his son.
4 days ago · Persecution of Christians intensified in 1840, 1849 and 1857; in 1849, deemed the worst of these years by British missionary to Madagascar W.E. Cummins (1878), 1,900 people were fined, jailed or otherwise punished in relation to their Christian faith, including 18 executions.
May 29, 2024 · The first Illyrian emperor was Trajan Decius, also known as Gaius Messius Quintus Decius Augustus. He ruled from 249 to 251 and was born in 201 in Budalia (Mitrovica, Kosovo). Decius rose to power through a successful military and political career, beginning as a soldier and later serving as a senator, prefect of the city of Rome, and governor ...
May 16, 2024 · Decius entered Rome and became emperor under the name Trajan, indicating his desire to restore the Empire’s former glory.
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