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The apostle Paul arrived in a.d. 59 with his disciple Titus, whom he left behind to convert the islanders to Christianity. Titus had a hard time combating the Cretans' pagan beliefs, and was martyred for his overzealous efforts.
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Paul arrived in a.d. 59 with Titus, whom he left behind to convert the islanders. Titus had a hard time combating the Cretans' beliefs, and was martyred for his efforts.