# Scene X explained — Plays

> Chapter companion for Plays by Roswitha of Gandersheim.

## What happens

Gallicanus, returning to Rome victorious, acknowledges that his triumph was not due to his own valor or the pagan gods but to the one true God. He decides to bypass the temples and instead go to the Church of the Apostles to make a humble confession of faith, demonstrating his conversion.

## Themes in this chapter

### Christian vs. Pagan Conflict

Gallicanus explicitly rejects pagan gods and temples, choosing instead to honor the Christian God, highlighting the tension between the two belief systems.

### Redemption and Repentance

Gallicanus's humble confession of faith in the Church of the Apostles signifies his repentance and turn from paganism to Christianity.

## Character check-ins

### Gallicanus

Returns to Rome victorious and acknowledges the true God, deciding to bypass pagan temples and go to the Church of the Apostles.

### John

Affirms that the glory of victory belongs to the one true God.

### Paul

Praises Gallicanus's decision as a sign of true Christian faith.

## Key lines

> Gallicanus Yet the glorious victory was not won by my valour nor by the help of their gods.

Gallicanus admits that his triumph was not due to his own bravery or the pagan deities.

_Gallicanus attributes his victory to the Christian God, rejecting pagan influence._

> Gallicanus And instead make a humble confession of faith in the Church of the Apostles.

Gallicanus decides to publicly declare his faith at the Church of the Apostles.

_This act symbolizes his conversion and commitment to Christianity._

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