Decian persecution

GPTKB entity

Statements (25)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:martyrdom
gptkbp:caused_by gptkb:Emperor_Decius
gptkbp:ended 251 AD
gptkbp:followed_by Valerian persecution
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced later persecutions
increased church organization
contributed to the eventual Edict of Milan
inspired future Christian resistance movements
led to the development of martyr literature
prompted theological debates
strengthened Christian communities
highlighted tensions between paganism and Christianity
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Decian persecution
gptkbp:is_targeted_at gptkb:Christians
gptkbp:led_to Christian apostasy
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Pope_Fabian
gptkb:Origen
gptkb:Cyprian_of_Carthage
gptkbp:occurs_in gptkb:Roman_Empire
gptkbp:resulted_in martyrdom of many Christians
gptkbp:time_period 249-251 AD
gptkbp:was_part_of Roman religious policy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:martyrdom
gptkb:Saint_Cyprian
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5