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| − | + | The Theban Legion was a [[legion]] of the Roman army under [[Maurice]] as the [[primicerius]]. According to legend, this legion refused to obey orders to massacre Christians. The Roman army punished them by slaughtering this legion in the region of Agaunum, Switzerland. | |
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| − | + | Historical evidence for this disputed legend includes a letter of [[St. Eucherius]]. | |
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Revision as of 03:03, May 19, 2008
The Theban Legion was a legion of the Roman army under Maurice as the primicerius. According to legend, this legion refused to obey orders to massacre Christians. The Roman army punished them by slaughtering this legion in the region of Agaunum, Switzerland.
Historical evidence for this disputed legend includes a letter of St. Eucherius.