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Gordian

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

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The name of three Roman emperors, who reigned between A.D. 237,244, all of whom met with violent deaths. Under them the Church enjoyed peace, as their rival, Maximin, had been a fierce persecutor of the Christians.

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Entry for 'Gordian'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​g/gordian.html. 1910.
 
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