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Crusifiction of Jesus
Jesus carries his cross to the place of crucifixion, helped by Simon of Cyrene. The crucifixion takes place at a location called Calvary or Golgotha. Jesus is stripped and nailed to the Cross. Above his head is placed a sign that says 'King of the Jews'. -
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Travels of Paul
Paul was a major part in the bible he knew Greek and Latin so he went around the Meditteranean teaching people about the bible and Jesus. And Paul went on 3 long journeys doing this. Paul went to Antioch then Cyprus then into southern Asia Minor (Anatolia), and finally returning to Antioch. -
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The Great Fire of Rome
The Great Fire of Rome was an urban fire that occurred in July of 64 AD. The fire began in the merchant shops around Rome's chariot stadium, Circus Maximus, on the night of July 19. After the fire got put out. Emperor Nero blamed the devastation on the Christian community in the city. -
312
Battle of Milvian Bridge
The Battle of the Milvian Bridge took place between the Roman Emperors Constantine I and Maxentius on 28 October 312. It takes its name from the Milvian Bridge, an important route over the Tiber.
Maxentius drowned in the Tiber during the battle; his body was later taken from the river and decapitated, and his head was paraded through the streets of Rome on the day following the battle. -
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Edict of Milan
The Edict of Milan was a letter signed by the Roman emperors Constantine and Licinius, that proclaimed religious toleration in the Roman Empire. The letter was issued in February, 313 AD and stopped the persecution of Christians. With the Edict of Milan, there began a period when Constantine granted favors to the Christian Church and its members. -
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Theodosius’ Reign
In 380 CE, the emperor Theodosius issued the Edict of Thessalonica, which made Christianity, specifically Nicene Christianity, the official religion of the Roman Empire. Most other Christian sects were deemed heretical, lost their legal status, and had their properties confiscated by the Roman state. He also deposed bishops who challenged the Nicene Creed. He allowed followers of the religion to relocate.
