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Crucifixion of Jesus
Due to pressure by many unhappy Jews in Jerusalem, Jesus was condemned and crucified by the Romans. After three days he ascended to Heaven. -
Period: 45 to 57
Travels of Paul
The Travels of Paul started with him going on a missionary journey informing people of Jesus and for many years he did this through 4 missionary journeys. -
Period: 64 to 64
The Great Fire of Rome
The Great Fire of Rome was a fire that began in the merchant shops around Circus Maximus. In the aftermath of the fire over two thirds of Rome had been destroyed. Emperor Nero blamed the fire on the Christians in the city which caused the first persecution against the Christians. -
312
Battle of Milvian Bridge
The Battle of Milvian Bridge took place between the Roman Emperors Constantine I and Maxentius. The battle was won by Constantine because he had a vision that he was told to put a specific symbol on his shield that would make him and his army victorious. The battle marked the beginning of Constantine's conversion to Christianity. -
313
Edict of Milan
The Edict of Milan was a letter signed by the Roman emperors which stopped the persecution of Christians. With the Edict of Milan there began a period of when Constantine granted favors to the members of the Christians. The exact words to the edict are unknown. -
Period: 347 to 395
Theodosius’ Reign
During Theodosius' Reign he was the last emperor to rule over the Eastern and Western halves of the Roman Empire. The impact he had on Christianity is significant. After he himself converted to Christianity and stopped the persecutions of Christians he made Christianity the official religion of Rome.