Valerian
Valerian is a notable Roman in the retinue of Pontius Pilate, probably the husband of Valeria. He is one of the richest Romans in Palestine. Cruel and depraved, he has become "a master in the art of orgy." His slave Sintica flees to escape his whims.[1]
Valerian causes a scandal at Herod Antipas’s: he believes his slave has taken refuge with Johanna of Chuza, the friend of his woman and demands that she be returned. This news spreads throughout the Roman colony: it becomes the subject of much gossip.
To avoid the scandal, Pontius Pilate sends him to Italy on the first departing ship.[2] Valerian takes his favorite slaves with him.
His name
Valerius: the valiant, the courageous.
Where is he mentioned in the work?
EMV 253 EMV 254 EMV 282
EMV 425
EMV 531
Learn more about this character
Excerpts from the "Dictionary of Characters of the Gospel" by Maria Valtorta (Mgr René Laurentin, François-Michel Debroise, Jean-François Lavère, Éditions Salvator, 2012):Decimus Valerius Asiaticus was originally from Vienna in Narbonese Gaul. He was very wealthy. In Rome, he became one of Emperor Caligula's intimates before betraying him. He was known for his voluptuous life and debaucheries.His nickname Asiaticus suggests he distinguished himself in the provinces of Asia, but little is known about the start of his career.
In 28, Salton Flavius Eutropius (4th century) reports he had joined Sentius Saturninus, the consul, at Antioch[3]. This aligns with the chronology derived from the text by Maria Valtorta.
It was at the beginning of this year that Valeria, a young bride, encountered Jesus at Caesarea on the Sea[4].