Christianity

Jesus' Crucifixion

30

Jesus was crucified in Jerusalem in front of many of his followers by the Roman government. Since, he was seen as a threat against the Romans, with his overwhelming amount of followers that continued to grow each day.

Saul of Tarsus Converts to Christianity

35

Saul of Tarsus changes his name to be known as Paul the Apostle, after converting his faith into Christianity.

Paul's Missionary Journey

Period: 46 to 57

In order to spread Christianity, Paul the Apostle, traveled to Cyprus (present day Turkey) all the way to Greece. Here, he converted many citizens to Christianity and taught what Jesus had done before he died.

Council of Jerusalem is Formed

48

This council was created by the new leaders of the new Christian movement and they discussed the rules that Gentiles must follow after converting to Christianity.

The Great Fire of Rome

64

Nero had set the great city of Rome ablaze. Due to the fact, Christianity had grew so much, he decided to blame this incident on Christians. Thus, the Romans would persecute many Christians because of the fact they "burned down" Rome.

Paul is Martyred

67

Paul was said to be beheaded by either Nero or one of his subordinates, after Rome burned down, which was blamed on the Christians. His strong faith in Christianity led him to his death.

Roman Capture of Jerusalem

70

After the Jewish's rebellion against the Roman empire ends, Titus captures Jerusalem and destroys the temple. Then, forcing the Jewish out of the area.

King Abgar IX converts Edessa to Christianity

206

Diocletian Orders a General Persecution of the Christians

303

Roman Emperor Constantine Converts to Christianity

312

Constantine Ends the Persecution of the Christians

313

Constantine Builds a Church to Apostle Peter

323

Constantine creates a church in order to honor the death of Peter the Apostle on the Roman cemetery where the martyr is buried,

Vandals Convert to Christianity

360

Theodosius makes Christianity its Official Religion in Rome

380

Theodosius II expels the Jews from Alexandria

415

Visgothic King Sisebut Forces the Jews of Spain to Release Slaves and to Convert to Christianity

612

Danes destroy the monastery of Whitbey

687

Serbs convert to Christianity

870

Egyptian ruler Hakim Persecutes Christianity

1003

Eastern Orthodox and Western Catholic Churches Separate

1054

Jews are Persecuted by the Crusaders

1096

Crusaders, led by Venezia, sack Constantinople

1204