When the persecution of Diocletian broke out in 290, Saint Theopemptus, a bishop, was taken for his confession of Christ, and convicted Diocletian to his face for his error and ungodliness.
He was given poison to drink, which had been prepared by a sorcerer named Theonas. Protected by divine grace from this also, he drew Theonas to Christ.
Diocletianic Persecution
The Diocletianic Persecution (or Great Persecution) was the last and most severe persecution of Christians in the Roman empire
Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus (c. 22 December 244 – 3 December 311), commonly known as Diocletian, was Roman Emperor from 284 to 305. Born to a Dalmatian family of low status, he rose through the ranks of the military to become cavalry commander. Weakened by illness, Diocletian left the imperial office on May 1, 305, and became the first Roman emperor to voluntarily abdicate the position.
References:
Martyrs Theopemptos and Theonas. Greek Orthodox Archdiocese.
Diocletian. Wikipedia.
Diocletianic Persecution. Wikipedia.
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