In response to the Theban Christians ' refusal to attack fellow Christians , Maximian ordered all the remaining members of his legion to be executed .
More orders followed , the men refused as encouraged by Maurice , and a second decimation was ordered .
In response to the Theban Christians ' refusal to attack fellow Christians , Maximian ordered all the remaining members of Maurice 's legion to be executed .
More orders followed , the men refused as encouraged by Maurice , and a second decimation was ordered .