EVENTS

Decian Persecution — First Empire-Wide Persecution

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Summary

In 250, Emperor Decius issued an edict requiring all inhabitants of the Roman Empire to offer sacrifice to the traditional gods, launching the first systematic, empire-wide persecution of Christians.

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Provenance

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