# Paul — Plays character guide

> Paul in Plays by Roswitha of Gandersheim.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Paul, Paul O Christ, Paul Father

**First appearance:** 0008-gallicanus

## Who they are

A Christian martyr executed alongside John under Julian.

## In the story

### [Characters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/plays_se/chapters/characters)

Grand Almoner to Constance in Part I.

### [Characters in Part I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/plays_se/chapters/characters-in-part-i)

Grand Almoner to Constance.

### [Characters in Part II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/plays_se/chapters/characters-in-part-ii)

Listed as a character in Part II.

### [Scene II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/plays_se/chapters/part-i-scene-ii)

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

### [Scene IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/plays_se/chapters/part-i-scene-iv)

Mentioned as one of Constance's almoners who will stay with Gallicanus.

### [Scene V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/plays_se/chapters/part-i-scene-v)

Paul is summoned by Constance at the end of the scene.

### [Scene VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/plays_se/chapters/part-i-scene-vi)

Sent with John to Gallicanus; expresses hope for success.

### [Scene VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/plays_se/chapters/part-i-scene-vii)

Accompanies John, quotes a proverb about friendship, and agrees to withdraw from the pagan rites.

### [Scene VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/plays_se/chapters/part-i-scene-viii)

Accompanies John and agrees to ride with Gallicanus.

### [Scene IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/plays_se/chapters/part-i-scene-ix)

Affirms God's succor to those who trust in Him, and supports Gallicanus's decision to be baptized.

### [Scene X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/plays_se/chapters/part-i-scene-x)

Praises Gallicanus's decision as a sign of true Christian faith.

### [Scene XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/plays_se/chapters/part-i-scene-xii)

Referenced as one of Gallicanus's faithful companions who advised him to make a vow to the Creator.

### [Scene IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/plays_se/chapters/part-ii-scene-iv)

Defies Julian by distributing Constance's fortune.

### [Scene V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/plays_se/chapters/part-ii-scene-v)

Boldly refuses Julian's offer, denounces his idolatry, and insists on immediate action.

### [Scene VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/plays_se/chapters/part-ii-scene-vii)

Together with John, refuses to worship Jupiter and accepts martyrdom.

### [Scene VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/plays_se/chapters/part-ii-scene-viii)

One of the martyrs whose tomb was defiled; his intercession is implied in the son's possession.

### [Scene IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/plays_se/chapters/part-ii-scene-ix)

One of the martyrs invoked by Terentianus; his intercession is credited with the healing.

### [Characters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/plays_se/chapters/characters)

A fellow hermit and disciple of Paphnutius.

### [Scene XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/plays_se/chapters/scene-xi)

Paul recounts his vision of a splendid bed and crown prepared for Thais.

## Links

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