Welcome to the St. Shenouda Podcast! This episode unveils the profound story of St. Maurice and the Theban Legion, Christian martyrs whose courage echoes through centuries.

Journey back to 286 AD, when Emperor Maximian deployed a 6600-strong Roman legion from Upper Egypt, comprised entirely of Christians, to Gaul. Stationed near Aguanum (modern Saint Maurice, Switzerland), their faith was tested. Maximian demanded they sacrifice to pagan gods and persecute local Christians.

Under Captain Maurice, the legion steadfastly refused, proclaiming their primary allegiance to God. Maurice declared, "We took an oath to God before we took an oath to the Emperor". In his rage, Maximian ordered multiple decimations, executing every tenth man, yet they remained uny ...