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313 BCE
Edict of Milan
The letter signed by the Roman emperors Constantine and Licinius, that declare religious toleration in the Roman empire. -
4 BCE
Jesus of Nazareth
Nazareth was a first-century Jewish preacher and religious leader. He is the central figure of Christianity. -
46
Paul of Tarsus
Tarsus was a well educated Jew. He prosecuted Christians by using his early zeal for the law. He is tentmaking to support himself. His missionary trip began 46 CE into the northwestern Mediterranean, to cities in what is now Turkey and Syria. -
64
Great Fire of Rome
On July 19, 64 CE, a fire started in the Circus Maximus stadium in Rome, now known as the capital of Italy. The fire went on for 6 days. and finally extinguished. The fire damaged 10 of Romes's 14 districts. People blamed Nero for the fire. -
66
Roman Rule of Israel
The first war began, Jewish - Roman War. In addition, after 70, Jews and Jewish Proselytes were only allowed to practice their religion if they paid the Jewish tax, and after 135 were barred from Jerusalem except for the day of Tisha B'Av. -
203
Perpetua
Perpetua was Christian martyrs of the 3rd century. He has seven sons with Felicity. They were put to death along with others at Carthage in the Roman province. -
303
Great Persecution of 303 CE
In 303, the Great Persecution was the last and the most severe persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire. It revoked Christians' legal rights and kept with traditional religious practices, worship,... -
312
Battle of Milvian Bridge
On October, 312The battle took place between the Roman Emperors Constantine I and Maxentius at Ponte Milvo of Rome. -
313
Constantine the Great
Constantine was a Roman Emperor, first Roman to convert to Christianity. He created his own rule that changed the church greatly. In February 313, Constantine met with Licinius in Milan where they made the Edict of Milan. -
378
Emperor Theodosius
In 378, Theodosius became co-emperor with Gratianus. He made the Visigoths allies, allowed barbarian tribes to settle on Roman territory, and gave their leaders responsible positions.