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Paul

A Christian martyr executed alongside John under Julian.

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Also known as Paul, Paul O Christ, Paul Father

First appearance: gallicanus

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Paul is the other almoner Constance plans to send with Gallicanus as part of her scheme.

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Characters
Grand Almoner to Constance in Part I.
Characters in Part I
Grand Almoner to Constance.
Characters in Part II
Listed as a character in Part II.
Scene II
Paul is the other almoner Constance plans to send with Gallicanus as part of her scheme.
Scene IV
Mentioned as one of Constance's almoners who will stay with Gallicanus.
Scene V
Paul is summoned by Constance at the end of the scene.
Scene VI
Sent with John to Gallicanus; expresses hope for success.
Scene VII
Accompanies John, quotes a proverb about friendship, and agrees to withdraw from the pagan rites.
Scene VIII
Accompanies John and agrees to ride with Gallicanus.
Scene IX
Affirms God's succor to those who trust in Him, and supports Gallicanus's decision to be baptized.
Scene X
Praises Gallicanus's decision as a sign of true Christian faith.
Scene XII
Referenced as one of Gallicanus's faithful companions who advised him to make a vow to the Creator.
Scene IV
Defies Julian by distributing Constance's fortune.
Scene V
Boldly refuses Julian's offer, denounces his idolatry, and insists on immediate action.
Scene VII
Together with John, refuses to worship Jupiter and accepts martyrdom.
Scene VIII
One of the martyrs whose tomb was defiled; his intercession is implied in the son's possession.
Scene IX
One of the martyrs invoked by Terentianus; his intercession is credited with the healing.
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A fellow hermit and disciple of Paphnutius.
Scene XI
Paul recounts his vision of a splendid bed and crown prepared for Thais.

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