Pontius Pilate

Pontius Pilate (Latin Pontius Pilatus) was the governor of the small Roman province of Judea from AD 26 until around AD 36, although Tacitus believed him to be the procurator of that province. According to the Christian Gospels, he presided at the trial of Jesus and gave the order for his crucifixion. His biographical details before and after his appointment to Judea are unknown, but have been supplied by legend, which included the detail that his wife's name was Procula; she is canonized as a saint in Orthodox Christianity.

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Latin - Governor - Roman - Province - Judea - AD - 26 - 36 - Tacitus - Procurator - Christian - Gospel - Jesus - Crucifixion - Procula - Orthodox Christianity

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