Rise of Christianity In the Roman Empire

By Devree
  • 379 BCE

    Emperor Theodosius

    Emperor Theodosius
    Emperor Theodosius made it an official religion in the Roman Empire. He stopped the persecution and allowed people to relocate themselves. He died 395 CE.
  • 313 BCE

    Edict Of Milan

    Edict Of Milan
    It permanently established religious toleration for the Christians. It was signed by two Roman Emperors. Issued after the unfair treatment against Christians was stopped by a emperor. It helped many Christians.
  • 312 BCE

    Battle of Milvian Bridge

    Constantine had a dream before it happened. All the men had crosses on their shields to represent. They ended in a victory.They believed their win was in the name of the Christian God.
  • 306 BCE

    Constantine the Great

    He was the first emperor converted Christianity. After his dream and winning the war he worshiped the Christian God. He allowed people to openly believe what they wanted. Made Christianity Legal. Died 337 CE.
  • 303 BCE

    Great Persecution

    The four government leaders Diocletian, Maximian, Costantius, and Galerius issued laws that determines Christians rights and demanding that they comply with traditional religious practice. After this we would later feed them to beats and set them on fire he even used them as torches for his walkway. This was the last and most severe persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire and after this Christianity rose.
  • 180 BCE

    Perpetua

    She was a Christian noblewomen. She was religious and gave Christians hope because she survived persecution. She was attempted to be sacrificed many times but had hope and determination. Died 203 CE.
  • 64 BCE

    Great Fire Of Rome

    It was a huge fire that destroyed 65%. Christians were blamed because their part of the city was not burned own. Nero was the one that set it on fire.
  • 63 BCE

    Paul Of Tarsus

    Paul Of Tarsus
    He traveled around spreading the word of Christ. His word spread and he taught many people. He was an apostle. Not sure when he exactly died.
  • 37 BCE

    Roman Rule of Israel

    Roman Rule of Israel
    Julius Caesar formulated a policy of allowing Jews to follow their traditional religious practices, a policy which was followed, and extended, by Augustus, first emperor of Rome.
  • 30 BCE

    Jesus of Nazareth

    Jesus of Nazareth
    He was first Jewish but then became a Christian. He was known for making miracles and teaching stories. His reputation was spread through the region. He was executed on a cross and then resurrected.