During the battle, Decius devoted himself, as his father had done before.
Decius said, "Stretch him thus naked, and beat him with strong clubs."
When Emperor Decius heard of this, he sent a company of four hundred soldiers to capture Christophorus.
They were accused before Decius, and they confessed themselves to be Christians.
Decius, who does not seem to have wanted skill and courage, was finally defeated and slain by them, together with his son.
