Pia Fidelis

Pia Fidelis, Latin feminine form for "pious and faithful", was the cognomen of several Roman legions, awarded by an emperor when the legion had proved "devoted and loyal". Some legions received this honour several times, and their name included the number of awards. Awards were made from 42 AD (when it was awarded by Claudius to the VII and IX legions) until the end of the second century AD. It was awarded in total to 10 legions and around 50 auxilia cohorts.^[1]

Legio I AdiutrixPia Fidelis Bis ("twice loyal and faithful")
I MinerviaPia Fidelis Domitiana ("loyal and faithful to Domitian")
II Adiutrix
III ItalicaVII Pia VII Fidelis ("seven times faithful and loyal")
V MacedonicaVII Pia VII Fidelis
VII ClaudiaVII Pia VII Fidelis ("seven times faithful and loyal")
X GeminaPia Fidelis Domitiana ("faithful and loyal to Domitian")
XI ClaudiaPia VI Fidelis VI ("six times faithful and loyal")

References

↑Morgan, Teresa Jean (2015). Roman Faith and Christian Faith: Pistis and Fides in the Early Roman Empire and Early Churches. Oxford University Press. p. 82. ISBN 978-0-19-872414-8.

[1] Morgan, Teresa Jean (2015). Roman Faith and Christian Faith: Pistis and Fides in the Early Roman Empire and Early Churches. Oxford University Press. p. 82. ISBN 978-0-19-872414-8.

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