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A centurion whose history is narrated in [[Acts 10]]. He was a "devout man," and like the centurion of [[Capernaum]], believed in the God of Israel. His residence at [[Caesarea]] probably brought him into contact with Jews who communicated to him their expectations regarding the [[Messiah]]; and thus he was prepared to welcome the message [[apostle Peter|Peter]] brought him. He became the first fruit of the [[Gentile]] world to [[Christ]]. He and his family were baptized and admitted into the Christian church ([[Acts 10]]:1, 44-48). (See CENTURION.[[Centurion (EBD)]])