The Theban Legion was a group of Christian soldiers in the Roman army, traditionally believed to have been composed of around 6,600 men from Thebes in Egypt. They are famous for their martyrdom during the reign of Emperor Maximian around the early 4th century. The legion refused to renounce their faith and worship the Roman gods, leading to their execution. The story of the Theban Legion is often associated with the spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire. Their martyrdom is commemorated in various Christian traditions, and they are considered saints in the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church.