Roman Military
The professional soldiers of the Roman Empire who enforced imperial law and intersected with the ministry of Jesus and the early Church.
7 profiles tagged Roman Military.
The Centurion at Capernaum
Roman officer whose faith in Jesus' authority prompted the remote healing of his servant
A Roman military officer in Capernaum who demonstrated extraordinary faith in Jesus Christ's authority to heal from a distance.
The Centurion at the Cross
Roman officer who declared Jesus the Son of God at the crucifixion
A Roman officer who, after witnessing the death of Jesus and the accompanying cosmic events, declared Jesus to be the Son of God.
Claudius Lysias
Roman commander who rescued the Apostle Paul from a Jerusalem mob and sent him to Caesarea
Claudius Lysias was a Roman military tribune in Jerusalem who rescued the Apostle Paul from a riotous mob and later facilitated his safe transport to Caesarea.
Cornelius
Roman centurion who was the first Gentile convert to Christianity
A Roman centurion based in Caesarea who became the first Gentile to receive the Holy Spirit and be baptized into the Christian faith.
Cornelius' Devout Soldier
Roman soldier who served as a messenger for Cornelius and helped fetch Peter from Joppa
An unnamed Roman soldier characterized by his personal piety who served as a trusted messenger between the centurion Cornelius and the apostle Peter.
Julius
Roman centurion who escorted Paul to Rome and saved his life during a shipwreck
A Roman centurion of the Augustan Cohort who escorted the Apostle Paul to Rome and showed him remarkable kindness and protection.
The Praetorian Guard
Elite group of Roman soldiers who guarded the Apostle Paul during his Roman imprisonment
An elite unit of the Roman Imperial Army responsible for the safety of the Emperor and the custody of high-profile prisoners in Rome.