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Who we are
Why we do what we do!!
Soul of the Warrior Drama Ministries
A ministry outreach from members of Legio VI Ferrata Fidelas Constans, a Christian
Re-Enactor Group of Roman Soldiers. Founded in 2001, Legio VI was created when several of us, drafted for a new church
drama, became fascinated by the Centurion who was at the cross. Two years and tons of research later, and now outfitted
with authentially recreated legionary equipment (and a great deal of Prayer), Soul of the Warrior Drama Ministries was formed.
What do we do? Ideally, we come in in the midst of a sermon on "What would you have done, if you had been at the Cross?"
preached by your own minister. "Taking" over the church in true Roman Style, with 4-10 fully armed and armoured Roman
Legionaries, the Centurion demands the right to address the assembly and proceeds to tell them the story, from his perspective.
A Soldier, doing his duty. As Centurion Justus tells the story, the soldiers present the elements of the Crucifixion,
the scourge, the titulus, the water bowl of Pilate, the robe, nails, hammer, crown of thorns, and the spear. As we conclude
the story, Justus challenges the crowd to pray with him at which point he and the soldiers kneel in prayer, and the pastor
takes over in praying. During the prayer we quietly leave, allowing the pastor time to have an altar call, prayer time,
or worship period, without our distracting the Spirit. Ideally, no one will know who we were but the Pastor and a few
ushers, allowing the focus to be on Christ. This service works particularly well when no one knows we are coming but
those who must, as it makes it easier to create a sense of wonder and awe, and take the people back 2000 years.
Many of our members attend services at area churches, where we are also committed to
drama ministry particularly (for obvious reasons) the Easter Dramas, an intensly real "Living Crucifixiomn". We also
have a retired minister who serves as our camp chaplain. We always maintain a Christian atmosphere, wether we are camping
for fun at a re-enactment, or presenting our ministry.
We are always looking for a few good men or women willing to help out, denomination is
not an issue! If you believe Christ was the son of God and died for your sins, we can use you! We do more than
just Drama, we have good Chrisitan FUN!!!
For information on joining, contact the Legio VI commander
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