79Martyrdom of Nicanor the Deacon

Nicanor the Deacon, Greek missionary and martyr
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🏛️ Pisistratus Purifies Delos

Pisistratus, tyrant of Athens, purifies the island of Delos (approximate date).
Pisistratus Purifies Delos (-543)
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🏛️ Construction Begins on the Temple of Olympian Zeus (Athens)

Start of construction of a colossal new Temple of Olympian Zeus (Athens) by Pisistratus's sons, Hippias and Hipparchos (approximate date).
Construction Begins on the Temple of Olympian Zeus (Athens) (-520)
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🏛️ Temple of Hephaestus Construction Begins

Construction begins on the Temple of Hephaestus in Athens.
Temple of Hephaestus Construction Begins (-449)
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📜 Paul Writes 1 Timothy and Travels to Nikopoli

Paul writes his first epistle to Timothy in Corinth; afterwards, he goes to Nikopoli to spend the winter.
Paul Writes 1 Timothy and Travels to Nikopoli (65)
ChristianityPaul the ApostleEpistlesReligious TextsRoman EmpireCorinthBiblical Studies
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✝️ Martyrdom of Nicanor the Deacon

Nicanor the Deacon, Greek missionary and martyr
Martyrdom of Nicanor the Deacon (79)
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✝️ Martyrdom of Luke the Evangelist

Luke the Evangelist, Greek physician and martyr
Martyrdom of Luke the Evangelist (89)
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