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Decius, Gaius Messius Quintus Trajanus |
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Decius, Gaius Messius Quintus Trajanus(born c. 201, Budalia, Pannonia Inferior—died June 251, Abrittus, Moesia) Roman emperor (249–251). Of uncertain origins, he served as senator, consul, and provincial military commander before taking the throne from Philip the Arabian. He resisted the Gothic invasion of Moesia and instituted the first organized persecution of Christians throughout the empire (250), which only served to strengthen the Christian cause. He ended the persecutions in 251, shortly before he was defeated and killed by the Goths. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Ellos decian que lo pagarian con Vodka y mujeres, que no habia dinero. Cyprian in De lapsis offers insight into various Christian reactions in the Decian persecution in the third century. Forced into hiding during the Decian persecution (249-251), he returned to Carthage where in the subsequent one by Valerian he was tried and martyred. |
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