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3 days ago · Other instances of persecution occurred before the reign of Decius, but there are fewer accounts of them from 215 onward. This may reflect a decrease in hostility toward Christianity or gaps in the available sources.
May 1, 2024 · This did not happen. In June 251, Decius died in battle, leaving his persecution incomplete. His persecutions were not followed up for another six years, allowing some Church functions to resume. Valerian, Decius's friend, took up the imperial mantle in 253.
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- 1. (c. 201–251), Roman emperor 249–251; full name Gaius Messius Quintus Trajanus Decius. He was the first Roman emperor to promote systematic persecution of the Christians.
May 3, 2024 · Definitions of Decius. noun. Emperor of Rome who was proclaimed emperor against his will; his reign was notable for his severe persecution of Christians (201-251) see more.
2 days ago · Decius (249-251) One of two of the later Roman emperors (the other was Diocletian) who put their boots on the throat of Christian believers. In 250 Decius decided that all Christians had to pay homage to the Roman gods or be killed and he was as good as his evil words.
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3 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. Nazi Germany
The Holy Martyr Christopher lived during the third century and suffered about the year 250, during the reign of the emperor Decius (249-251). There are various accounts of his life and miracles, and he is widely venerated throughout the world.
2 days ago · The Orthodox Church commemorates today the Prophet Isaiah and the Great Martyr Christopher. The Holy Great Martyr Christofer lived under Emperor Decius. His pagan name was Reprebus. His conversion to Christianity was a miraculous event. He was taken prisoner in a battle with the Roman imperial troops. He joined the…
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