Monologue

St Maurice Monologue from Every Man in His Humour

From Every Man in His Humour by Ben Jonson

male · dramatic · 1:01 min

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This saint, to whom and his companions a festival is celebrated by the Romish church on this day, received a similar honour in England. They are said to have been officers in the Theban legion, which refused to sacrifice to the gods on their march into Gaul, and were, therefore, ordered to be decimated by Maximian. Every tenth man was accordingly put to death, and on their continued resistance, a second decimation ordered, and Maurice and his companions encouraged them, and the whole legion consisting of six thousand six hundred men, well armed, being no way intimidated to idolatry by cruelty, were slaughtered by the rest of the army, and relics of their bodies were gathered and preserved, and worked miracles. (348)

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St. Maurice recounts the valor and faith of the Theban legion as they face death rather than betray their beliefs, highlighting themes of honor and sacrifice.

30s · determination · honor · sacrifice · faith · courage

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