Ambrose Criticises Religious Prosecution
Ambrose resisted the involvement of secular coercion in episcopal disputes associated with the trial of Priscillian under Maximus.
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385 in Roman Empire
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Historical records for Roman Empire in 385
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Martin Opposes Executions at Trier
Martin of Tours sought to prevent the execution of religious dissenters and opposed the use of imperial capital punishment in the Priscillian affair.
Maximus Intervenes in Priscillian Affair
Magnus Maximus presided over a political environment in which bishops brought accusations against Priscillian and his associates before imperial authorities.
Priscillian Executed Under Maximus
Priscillian and several supporters were executed after a secular prosecution under Magnus Maximus, provoking controversy among church leaders.
Priscillian Tried at Trier
Priscillian was prosecuted at Trier before officials of Magnus Maximus in a case combining doctrinal charges with criminal allegations.
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