Artemius
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Artemius (died 363) was dux Aegypti (imperial prefect of Roman Egypt) during the 4th century; he had previously served as an officer in the army of Constantine I. An adherent to Arian Christianity, he is remembered for his role in persecution of Nicene Christians and pagans, and his search for Athanasius, bishop of Alexandria. [1] Artemius was beheaded in 363 in the city of Antioch, where he had been recalled by Emperor Julian the Apostate for maladministration of his province. [2] The charges stemmed from his persecution of pagans in Alexandria, and his use of troops in the seizure and despoliation of the Temple of Serapis instigated by George of Cappadocia. He is recognized as a saint for his martyrdom; his feast day was set as 20th October. [3]
[edit] References
- ^ Delaney, John J. Dictionary of Saints. Doubleday Publishing: 1980. p.61,p.63
- ^ Gibbon, Edward. The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Vol. 2. ElecBook: 1999. p. 319.
- ^ Lieu, Samuel N. Constantine to Julian: A Source History. Routledge: 1996. pp. 212-215
