Born in 255 to pagan parents, Julius converted to Christianity sometime before he was conscripted into the Roman army. He served in seven military campaigns over 27 years, and his faith was overlooked because he was an excellent soldier and he served during a time when Christianity was tolerated by the Romans. That changed during the Diocletian persecution, however, and when Julius refused to give a public sacrifice to the Roman gods he was brought before Maximus the prefect. Maximus complemented Julius on his excellent military record and offered freedom and 10 years of wages as a bonus if he would offer the public sacrifice. Julius refused and was put to death by a sword.
CHALLENGE
St. Julius the Veteran bravely served his country, but he remained steadfast when it came to serving the King of Kings. Many brave men and women have served their country and are now in veteran hospitals that work to mend veterans’ bodies, but little is done to mend and attend to their souls. Today, find a nearby veteran hospital, contact the chaplain there, and find out what you can do to help bring the faith to those who served their country.
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