– During his time, Christians were still praying liturgies in homes and caves
– Diocletian governed with religious tolerance towards Christians, however this policy turned against Christians towards the end of his reign
– As a result of these persecutions, the Church considered 284 AD, when he became emperor, to be the first year of the new Coptic calendar called “Anno Martyrum” (Year of the Martyrs)
– He was also the first to build a church in Alexandria
