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Felix and Festus

Felix and Festus were Roman governors of Judea who appear in Acts 23–26. While Paul was imprisoned at Caesarea, each in turn presided over his trial.

Sect of the NazarenesBible
The "sect of the Nazarenes" is the expression the advocate Tertullus used in Acts 24 for the followers of Jesus when he brought charges against Paul. The Greek word behind "sect" here is closer to "sect" or "faction" than to "heresy" in the modern doctrinal sense.
JuliusPeople
Julius was a Roman army centurion mentioned in Acts 27. He was responsible for escorting Paul, then a prisoner, from Caesarea to Rome.
Acts 25Bible
Acts 25 is the chapter in which the new governor, Festus, tries Paul, who is imprisoned at Caesarea. It covers the events from Paul's appeal to Caesar (the Roman emperor) to Festus's presentation of Paul before King Agrippa.
Acts 24Bible
Acts 24 is the chapter in which Paul stands trial before the governor Felix at Caesarea. The accusation brought by the high priest's party is followed by Paul's defense, and the chapter ends with Felix deferring judgment and keeping Paul in custody for two years.
DrusillaPeople
Drusilla was a Jewish woman mentioned in Acts 24 and the wife of the Roman governor Felix. Together with her husband, she heard Paul speak about faith in Christ Jesus while he was held in custody at Caesarea.

Acts 24:27
But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.
Acts 25:14
And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul’s cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix: