Eucharist hist.

By Patrick0509
  • 33

    The Last Supper

    Jesus breaks the holy bread/
  • Constantine accepts the Christians
    313

    Constantine accepts the Christians

    Roman Emperor Constantine accepts Christianity as a legal religion. Ten years later it is the religion of the Roman Empire
  • 384

    Latin language is altered

    The language Latin is altered
  • Roman Empire collapses
    476

    Roman Empire collapses

    The barbarians take over Rome
  • Charlemagne and the HRE
    Dec 25, 800

    Charlemagne and the HRE

    Pope Leo III crowns Charlemagne Holy Roman Emperor
  • 1050

    Eucharist in the middle ages

    For medieval Christians, the Eucharist's presence and symbolism wielded enormous influence over life.

  • Changes during the Reformation and Renaissance

    New rules regarding the eucharist are set out during the Reformation. The body of christ is banned from being represented to God.

  • Miracle of Siena

    Stolen Eucharistic bread left to deteriorate stays eternally fresh

  • The Vatican makes significant changes.

    A number of changes to the Eucharist were introduced. The priest now faced the people and vernacular languages replaced Latin.