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Claudius II
noun
- Gothicus, a.d. 214–270, Roman emperor 268–270.
Claudius II
noun
- Claudius II214270MRomanPOLITICS: hereditary ruler full name Marcus Aurelius Claudius, called Gothicus. 214–270 ad , Roman emperor (268–270)
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It was recorded that on February 14th in perhaps the year 268 a Christian pastor called Valentine was executed by the order of Roman Emperor Claudius II. There was lots that the empire did not like about the rapidly growing Christian faith, but much of the concern centered on military preparedness.
Lewis explained that Emperor Claudius II soon found out about St. Valentine’s secret marriage ceremonies and sent him to jail to be executed.
“My favorite story surrounds Valentine, who lived around 270 A.D. under the rule of Emperor Claudius II,” said Lewis.
He was known for secretly conducting marriages that had been banned by the Roman Emperor Claudius II, who is said to have claimed that married men made poor soldiers.
It was February 14th in probably the year 278 when a Christian pastor called Valentine was executed by the order of Roman Emperor Claudius II. There was lots that the empire did not like about the growing Christian faith, but much of the concern centered on military preparedness.
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