# Crispus — Quo Vadis character guide

> Crispus in Quo Vadis by Henryk Sienkiewicz.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** worthy Crispus, Rufius Crispus, Rufius

**First appearance:** 0011-ix

## Who they are

A zealous Christian elder who condemns worldliness among believers.

## In the story

### [Chapter XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/quo_vadis_se/chapters/xxiii)

Old presbyter, initially wary but yields to Lygia's inspired plea; later expresses concern about prosecution.

### [Chapter XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/quo_vadis_se/chapters/xxiv)

Agrees to the plan to send Ursus for Chilo.

### [Chapter XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/quo_vadis_se/chapters/xxvii)

Severe and indignant, condemns Lygia's love for Vinicius as sinful, advises her to flee and seek forgiveness.

### [Chapter XLV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/quo_vadis_se/chapters/xlv)

Preaches a fiery sermon of judgment and doom to the gathered Christians.

### [Chapter LII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/quo_vadis_se/chapters/lii)

Mentioned as having previously attacked Lygia, recalling an earlier incident.

### [The Forest of Crosses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/quo_vadis_se/chapters/lvii)

Crucified after being spared by lions; initially preaches judgment but is consoled by Paul and dies peacefully.

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