Christianity in Rome

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  • 1 BCE

    Jesus is born

    Jesus is born
    The Virgin Mary gives birth to Jesus.
  • 18

    Jesus' first miracle

    Jesus' first miracle
    Jesus' first miracle, turning water into wine, occurred at a wedding in a town called Cana.
  • 32

    Jesus' crucifixion

    Jesus' crucifixion
    Jesus is crucified by Roman soldiers.
  • 52

    Gospels written

    Gospels written
    Paul sends letters to spread Christianity which are compiled and turned into the gospels.
  • 64

    Martyrs in Rome

    Martyrs in Rome
    The first Christian martyrs show up in Rome. They were persecuted and executed by being thrown into the colosseum and being fed to the lions and they were also crucified.
  • 300

    Heaviest Christian persecution

    Heaviest Christian persecution
    Under the rule of Diocletian, Christians are the most persecuted they have ever been.
  • 313

    Christianity gains legal status

    Christianity gains legal status
    Christianity gains legal status under the rule of Constantine.
  • 325

    First Council of Nicaea

    First Council of Nicaea
    The First Council of Nicaea was a meeting of Christian leaders to write down laws of Christianity.
  • 380

    Theodosius

    Theodosius
    Theodosius makes Christianity the official religion of Rome.