Bishop Bretanion of Tomis, during the reign of Valens, openly condemned the emperor's Arian beliefs. When Valens arrived in Tomis, Bretanion refused to offer him communion or acknowledge his presence in the church unless he renounced Arianism. Impressed by Bretanion's unwavering faith and courage, even Valens relented and allowed the Orthodox Christians to continue practicing their faith without persecution in Tomis.
Let us pray that Bishop Bretanion's courage inspires us to stand firm in our beliefs.
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