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Gordian
1910 New Catholic Dictionary
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.