Adjective
Decian (not comparable)
Of or relating to the Ancient Roman emperor Decius.
The Decian persecution of Christians occurred in 250 AD.
During the Decian persecution some Christians had purchased certificates attesting that they had made the requisite sacrifices to the Roman gods. Source: Internet
Early in 250 the " Decian persecution" began.sfn Roman officials demanded all citizens to sacrifice to the pagan gods, but the Church bishops were especially targeted. Source: Internet
Pliny, Epistle to Trajan on the Christians, http://www.mesacc.edu/~tomshoemaker/handouts/pliny.html The Decian persecution of 246–251 was a serious threat to the Church, but ultimately strengthened Christian defiance. Source: Internet