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A great fire ravaged Rome in 64 C.E., destroying about a fourth of the city. The rumor circulated that Nero was responsible and, according to Roman historian Tacitus, Nero tried to protect himself by placing the blame on the Christians. (The Annals, XV, XLIV) Mass arrests followed, and Christians as well as those suspected of being Christians were tortured, put to death in large numbers, some even being burned alive in public. This appears to have marked the start of a great wave of persecution, not from religious opposers, but from political sources bent on exterminating the Christian congregation. Likely Paul, who evidently was freed after two years of imprisonment in Rome (c. 59-61 C.E.), now experienced his second imprisonment (c. 65 C.E.). It is generally held that he thereafter was put to death at Nero's order.
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How was Saint Stephen the Protomartyr martyred?
Stoned to death in front of Saul before his conversion.
What future Christian watched Stephen be martyred?
Saul of Tarsus, later known as the apostle Paul, was a future Christian who watched Stephen being martyred. This event deeply impacted Paul, eventually leading to his conversion to Christianity on the road to Damascus.
When is Paul first mentioned in Acts?
When Stephen was martyred in ch8... However, he was known as Saul then; becoming Paul after his conversion on the road to Damascus.
When was The Martyred Presidents created?
The Martyred Presidents was created in 1901.
What actually did Saint George martyr?
George was martyred. He martyred no one.
Was Saint Sebastian martyred for his beliefs?
Yes, he was martyred for being a Christian.
Was Saint Christopher martyred?
Yes, Christopher was martyred about the year 251.
What is the duration of The Martyred Presidents?
The duration of The Martyred Presidents is 60.0 seconds.
Was Elizabeth Ann Seton martyred?
No, she was not martyred. She died a natural death.
When did Six martyred ministers die?
Six martyred ministers died in 1456.
How many prophets been martyred?
The first 16 popes were martyred for their faith.
How was St. Catherine of Siena martyred?
St. Catherine of Siena was not martyred. She died of a stroke at the age of 33 in 1380.
