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4 BCE
Jesus is born
South of Jerusalem -
30
Jesus is Crucified
His death is ordered by roman governor Pontius Pilate -
30
Jesus Tomb is found empty and guards gone
This event separates Jesus from other preachers and begans Christianity -
30
First church and the work of paul
50 days after the death of Jesus the church organized itself. Paul would preach and make churches throughout the Empire. -
303
The Great Persecution
Under the rule of Diocletian and Galerius the Christians faced the most serious persecutions. -
306
Constantine becomes the emperor
Converts to Christianity creating religious tolerance -
313
Edict of Milan and Nicene Creed
Constantine would lift the ban on Christianity with the edict of Milan and the Nicene Creed was able to unify Christianity and unite the churches. -
380
Emperor Theodosius I
Catholicism is declared the state religion of the empire and the job of the pope is established. Catholics are a different type of Christianity. -
476
Roman Empire collaspes
Differences began to arise between western and eastern Christians. -
1054
Church split
The roman catholic church and the eastern orthodox church splits into two separate identities.