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1775th anniversary: Decius ordered all people in the Roman Empire (except Jews) to perform a...

Name: 1775th anniversary: Decius ordered all people in the Roman Empire (except Jews) to perform a...
Start: 2025-01-03

Fri, January 3, 2025

2 yr ago

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In 250, Decius ordered all people in the Roman Empire (except Jews) to perform a sacrifice to the Roman gods, resulting in widespread persecution of Christians.

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Source: Wikipedia
How we know: Wikipedia "On this day" selected anniversary, 1775 years (250 to 2025).
Recurs: annual
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Changes: None recorded.