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23rd February 303: Start of Emperor Diocletian’s ‘Great Persecution’

23rd February 2023
Tagged as: Ancient, Christianity, Diocletian, Persecution, Roman Empire

Emperor Diocletian ordered the destruction of the new church in the ancient city of Nicomedia, marking the start of the ‘Great Persecution’ of Christians.

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23rd February 303: Start of Emperor Diocletian’s ‘Great Persecution’

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