Rise of Christianity in the roman empire

By Addison-Innis
  • 303 BCE

    Great Persecution of 303 CE

    -In 303, the Emperors Diocletian, Maximian, Galerius, and Constantius issued a series of edicts rescinding Christians' legal rights and demanding that they comply with traditional religious practices.
    -“Great Persecution” of Christians within the Roman Empire began
    - as many as 3,000−3,500 Christians were executed under the authority of Imperial edicts.
  • 4

    Jesus of Nazareth

    -He is regarded by most Christians as the Incarnation of God. -religious leader revered in Christianity, one of the world's major religions
  • 272

    Constantine the great

    -Constantine was a pagan monotheist
    -was a Roman Emperor who ruled between 306 and 337 AD.
    - he was the son of Flavius Valerius Constantius, a Roman Army officer of Illyrian origins.
  • 312

    Battle of Milvian Bridge

    -The Battle of the Milvian Bridge took place between the Roman Emperors Constantine I and Maxentius
    -Constantine won
    -Constantine won the battle and started on the path that led him to end the Tetrarchy and become the sole ruler of the Roman Empire.