Trajan
Emperor Decius
their attitudes were different before, during and after
It wasn't a "king", it was Hitler who ordered the persecution of the Jewish.
Well, considering Catholicism is Christian, no
----------------------- Julian the Apostate was Roman Emperor from 361 to 363 CE, after a dynasty of disreputable Christian emperors. He was opposed to persecution on religious grounds and took action to prevent the further persecution of pagans, but did not persecute Christians.
Lalibela, the greatest of the Zagwe kings, returned from pilgrimage in Jerusalem and ordered the construction of the great rock churches of Lasta. He was determined to recreate a 'Zion' in Ethiopia.
Oliver Cromwell was the Leader of Parliament in the year of 1652 when Christmas was banned. All shops were ordered to stay open and churches to stay closed. Hope this helps.
John Seymour Conway has written: 'The Nazi persecution of the churches 1933-45'
Many churches' doors are open to visitors throughout the week for prayers or services.
Churches
churches are usually open for 1 hour but sometimes it can get up to as long as 8.
10:30am