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How long did the persecution of Christians last?

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The persecution of Christianity has never really ended, the country in which it takes place just changes from time to time. For specific information on where Christians are being persecuted currently, visit Voice of the Martyrs.

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If the question is about the persecution of Christians during the early Roman Empire, scholars have estimated that the total extent of official, widespread persecution came to a total of around twelve years, over the entire period of approximately 300 years.

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