Callista : a Tale of the Third Century

The opening invites listeners into a vivid, imagined world of third‑century Sicca, a Roman province where pagan rites mingle with the rising hush of Christian belief. Through the eyes of locals like the humble Juba and the thoughtful Jucundus, we glimpse daily life, familial bonds, and the subtle tensions that surface when faiths clash. The narrator’s Catholic perspective colors the narrative, offering reflections on devotion, doctrine, and the human yearning for spiritual meaning amid imperial uncertainty.

As the story unfolds, the first act sets the stage for a looming crisis: whispers of persecution begin to stir, and characters must decide how far they will go to protect what they hold dear. The tone balances historical imagination with thoughtful moral inquiry, drawing listeners into a landscape where personal conviction meets the forces of empire. It promises a thoughtful exploration of courage, doubt, and the early Christian experience without revealing how the conflict will ultimately resolve.