10 at caesarea there was a man named cornelius, a centurion in what was known as the italian regiment Cornelius (name), roman family name and a masculine given name cornelius the centurion, roman centurion considered by christians to be the first gentile to convert to the christian faith He gave generously to those in need and prayed to god regularly
Cornelius the Cat – Jamie Cornelius
3 one day at about three in the afternoon he had a vision.
Despite being a roman, cornelius was a worshiper of god, a jewish proselyte known and respected by the jewish community (acts 10:22)
Cornelius was a devout man who regularly prayed and gave to charity (verse 2). Cornelius is a significant figure in the new testament, known for being the first gentile convert to christianity His account is primarily found in the book of acts, specifically in acts 10 and 11. One of these gentile figures in the scripture is cornelius the centurion (or st
He is even known as the first gentile christian. Cornelius plays a special role in the early christian church In acts in the new testament cornelius is a centurion who is directed by an angel to seek peter After speaking with peter he converts to christianity, and he is traditionally deemed the first gentile convert
