9 March 340 A.D. Roman Soldiers (Who Are Christians) Put to Death by Agricola, Roman Governor of Armenia
9 March 340 A.D. Roman Soldiers (Who Are Christians) Put to Death by Agricola, Roman Governor of Armenia Joel Osteen said yesterday on FB“ You could be in one of the best seasons of your life right now, but you’re not enjoying it because you’re focused on the burden. See the gift in what you have right now.” Graves, Dan. “40 Men Died on Ice for Christ.” Christianity.com. May 2007. http://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/timeline/301-600/40-men-died-on-ice-for-christ-11629647.html . Accessed 6 Mar 2015. 40 Men Died on Ice for Christ Governor Agricola of Armenia was confronted with "mutiny." Forty soldiers refused to offer the sacrifice ordered by emperor Licinius. The forty who stood before him that wintry fourth-century day in Sevaste were fine specimens of manhood who radiated an aura of courage. He was determined to make them see reason. But the soldiers were adamant. They refused to sacrifice. To do so was to betray their ...