Rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire timeline

The religious leader worshiped in Christianity, believed to be the reincarnation of God.The city of Nazareth is considered the cradle of Christianity where, according to tradition, Jesus spent his childhood.
five interesting facts:
-Jesus gets his name from an angel
-Jesus's last name wasn't Christ; people then did not have last names.Christ comes from Christos, meaning "anointed one"
-Jesus probably wasn't born on Dec. 25
-Jesus spoke multiple languages
-Crucifixion was not rare in Rome

This fire lasted from July 18-23, 64 CE. The fire began in the great Circus Maximus and quickly engulfed much of Rome. Nero, the emperor, primarily did nothing to stop the fire as they were common in the tightly packed empire. However when the smoke cleared, 10 out of Rome's 14 districts had been completely destroyed.
5 Interesting Facts:
-Nero was blamed for the destruction
-Only 6 deaths occurred
-Temple of Jupiter Stater was destroyed
-Atrium Vestae also burned down
-Nero rebuilt Rome after

Saint Paul was a vital religious leader in the first generation of Christians. He is even considered the most important person after Jesus in Christian history. He struggled to show his authority against his enemies. His surviving letters have impacted modern Christianity greatly.
5 interesting facts:
-1st systematic writer of the church
-most influential teacher
-was the Church's apostle to the Gentiles.
-Was converted around age 28
-Died by decapitation
-His letters influenced christian morals

The first Jewish-Roman war began in 66 CE. Through the battles, Romans plundered Jewish towns and in some cases took religious artifacts such as the Menorah.
5 interesting facts:
-Rome left Jerusalem in around 70 CE; general Titus besieged Jerusalem
-Romans destroyed the Second Temple, Western wall is all that remains
-Much of the remaining population was massacred
-Jews still mourn the loss of the temple for the second time
-Rome celebrated the fall of Jerusalem by making the Arch of Titus

Perpetua was a young mother and the daughter of a prosperous provincial family. She along with other Christians were told to renounce their faith, including her father after being sentenced to death in the arena. She began a diary while in prison and others told of her bravery from prison to the arena where she died by sword.
5 interesting facts:
-she had been learning how to baptize
-Had an infant
-diary is a rare surviving document
-the diary described her prison dreams
-Is still revered

During the winter of 303, emperor Diocletan launched the Great Persecution. This persecution prohibited Christians from meeting in public and burnt bibles. All subjects were eventually sacrificed in pain of death. Around 2,300-3,500 people died in the persecution.
5 Interesting Facts:
-Most severe persecution of Christians in Rome
-Series of laws were released restricting Christians
-Lasted under two years
-Edicts rescinded Christian rights
-christian persecution included public apostasy

Constantine was the first ever Roman emperor to profess and support Christianity. He went on to do great things for Christianity in Rome; creating the Edict of Milan that stated Christians could believe what they wanted. His rule as emperor lasted from 306 to 337 CE.
Five interesting facts:
-Founded the city of Constantinople
-He had his son and ex-wife executed
-2nd longest serving Roman emperor
-Arch of Constantine is the largest surviving monumental Roman arch
-Defeated Maxentius at battle

The night before the battle, it is said that Constantine had a dream of a cross presented in front of the sun. He went on to defeat Maxentius at the battle, causing his army to retreat over a small crossing over the river of Milvian, resulting in catastrophe for the army. Constantine became sole ruler of the Roman empire.
5 interesting facts:
-Soldiers painted crosses on shields
-dream spurred him on to win
-Many soldiers including Maxentius drowned in retreat
-Constantine's army 40,000 strong

Was a letter declaring religious freedom in Rome. It was signed and approved by emperors Constantine and Licinius. The declaration stopped the persecution of Christians, and was the first step that allowed the spread of Christianity to occur in Rome.
5 interesting facts:
-the proclamation restored all taken property to Christians
-It freed Christians from prisons
-Basically banned all government persecution of Christians
-It also allowed any expression of faith (spiritual etc.)
-still relevant

Emperor Theodosius ruled Rome from 379-395 , and became known as the ruler to make Christianity the official religion of Rome.He grew up with Christian ideals, and although he had little education, was naturally intellectual. He had a noticeable amount of military success; defeating the Samaritans, and becoming a successful military leader in Moesia. He passed away in 395.
5 interesting facts:
-Last ruler of the roman empire
-ended pagan practices
-had 2 wives
-Was exiled to spain
-Born in Cauca