Vettius Epagathus

The Roman authorities seized Christians and questioned them in the forum in front of the populace as to their faith, Vettius Epagathus, a Christian and man of high social standing, requested permission to testify on behalf of the accused. This request was refused and instead the governor arrested Vettius Epagathus when he confessed to being a Christian.

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