Hippolytus was martyred under the reign of which emperor?
Nero
Severus Alexander
Augustus
Constantine
Answer
The answer is Severus Alexander. Hippolytus, a Christian theologian, was martyred during the reign of Emperor Severus Alexander in the early 3rd century. Severus Alexander, known for his tolerance towards early Christian communities, ruled the Roman Empire from 222 to 235 AD. However, despite his generally tolerant attitude, some Christian individuals, including Hippolytus, still faced persecution during this period.
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