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Yes, he was because he was teaching at a time where Romans did not allow Christianity and he was teaching the Word of God.

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Yes, there are historical accounts suggesting that Saint Nicholas was imprisoned for his Christian beliefs during the Roman Empire under Emperor Diocletian's persecution of Christians. After his release, he continued to practice and spread his faith.

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Yes, during the reign of Roman Emperor Diocletian he was held in prison for being a Christian. He was released when Constantine the Great made Christianity legal in the Roman Empire.

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