Conversion of Constantine to Christianity
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Government and Politics, Religion, Ethics
- Subcategories: Christianity, Christians, Churches, Empires, Dynasties, Emperors, Caesars, Khans, Roman Empire, Ancient Rome
- Curriculum: Italian History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: Italy
- Date: October 28, 312
Article abstract: The conversion of Constantine marked the emergence of Christianity as the dominant religion of the slowly disintegrating Roman Empire, a development that led to the creation of a common European culture.
Summary of Event
By the end of the third century c.e., the Roman Empire was politically and religiously divided and in decline. Diocletian, one of the claimants to the title of Roman emperor, in an attempt to create religious and cultural unity, issued a series of decrees beginning in 303 c.e. against Christianity. The decrees included...
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