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On This Day: Saint Telemachus tries to stop a gladiatorial fight in a Roman amphitheatre, and... (404)
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On January 1, 404: Saint Telemachus tries to stop a gladiatorial fight in a Roman amphitheatre, and is stoned to death by the crowd. This act impresses the Christian Emperor Honorius, who issues a historic ban on gladiatorial fights.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through history. Consider using it when preaching about faith.
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