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TIL Roman Emperor Philippus Arabus seemed unusually sympathetic towards monotheists, lacking the persecution of 3rd century counterparts. Eusebius, Jerome, and others even believed that he converted. A popular anecdote alleged Philip was denied entry to church on Easter until he confessed his sins

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