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Christianity

By helenho
  • Jesus' Crucifixion
    30

    Jesus' Crucifixion

    Jesus was crucified in Jerusalem in front of many of his followers by the Roman government. Since, he was seen as a threat against the Romans, with his overwhelming amount of followers that continued to grow each day.
  • Saul of Tarsus Converts to Christianity
    35

    Saul of Tarsus Converts to Christianity

    Saul of Tarsus changes his name to be known as Paul the Apostle, after converting his faith into Christianity.
  • Period: 46 to 57

    Paul's Missionary Journey

    In order to spread Christianity, Paul the Apostle, traveled to Cyprus (present day Turkey) all the way to Greece. Here, he converted many citizens to Christianity and taught what Jesus had done before he died.
  • Council of Jerusalem is Formed
    48

    Council of Jerusalem is Formed

    This council was created by the new leaders of the new Christian movement and they discussed the rules that Gentiles must follow after converting to Christianity.
  • The Great Fire of Rome
    64

    The Great Fire of Rome

    Nero had set the great city of Rome ablaze. Due to the fact, Christianity had grew so much, he decided to blame this incident on Christians. Thus, the Romans would persecute many Christians because of the fact they "burned down" Rome.
  • Paul is Martyred
    67

    Paul is Martyred

    Paul was said to be beheaded by either Nero or one of his subordinates, after Rome burned down, which was blamed on the Christians. His strong faith in Christianity led him to his death.
  • Roman Capture of Jerusalem
    70

    Roman Capture of Jerusalem

    After the Jewish's rebellion against the Roman empire ends, Titus captures Jerusalem and destroys the temple. Then, forcing the Jewish out of the area.
  • King Abgar IX converts Edessa to Christianity
    206

    King Abgar IX converts Edessa to Christianity

  • Diocletian Orders a General Persecution of the Christians
    303

    Diocletian Orders a General Persecution of the Christians

  • Roman Emperor Constantine Converts to Christianity
    312

    Roman Emperor Constantine Converts to Christianity

  • Constantine Ends the Persecution of the Christians
    313

    Constantine Ends the Persecution of the Christians

  • Constantine Builds a Church to Apostle Peter
    323

    Constantine Builds a Church to Apostle Peter

    Constantine creates a church in order to honor the death of Peter the Apostle on the Roman cemetery where the martyr is buried,
  • Vandals Convert to Christianity
    360

    Vandals Convert to Christianity

  • Theodosius makes Christianity its Official Religion in Rome
    380

    Theodosius makes Christianity its Official Religion in Rome

  • 415

    Theodosius II expels the Jews from Alexandria

  • Visgothic King Sisebut Forces the Jews of Spain to Release Slaves and to Convert to Christianity
    612

    Visgothic King Sisebut Forces the Jews of Spain to Release Slaves and to Convert to Christianity

  • 687

    Danes destroy the monastery of Whitbey

  • 870

    Serbs convert to Christianity

  • Egyptian ruler Hakim Persecutes Christianity
    1003

    Egyptian ruler Hakim Persecutes Christianity

  • Eastern Orthodox and Western Catholic Churches Separate
    1054

    Eastern Orthodox and Western Catholic Churches Separate

  • Jews are Persecuted by the Crusaders
    1096

    Jews are Persecuted by the Crusaders

  • Crusaders, led by Venezia, sack Constantinople
    1204

    Crusaders, led by Venezia, sack Constantinople