Earliest Evidence of Christianity Found North of Italy

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Big news!** The earliest known evidence of Christianity north of Italy has been discovered by archaeologists! This amazing artifact, called the Frankfurt silver inscription, was found in a third-century grave in Hesse, Germany, and dates back to between 230 and 260 AD. The inscription, written in Latin, invokes Saint Titus and Jesus Christ, and is one of the 'most important testimonies of early Christianity' worldwide. Here are some exciting key points about this discovery:

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