Christianity in Rome

  • Jesus is born
    1 BCE

    Jesus is born

    The Virgin Mary gives birth to Jesus.
  • Jesus' first miracle
    18

    Jesus' first miracle

    Jesus' first miracle, turning water into wine, occurred at a wedding in a town called Cana.
  • Jesus' crucifixion
    32

    Jesus' crucifixion

    Jesus is crucified by Roman soldiers.
  • Gospels written
    52

    Gospels written

    Paul sends letters to spread Christianity which are compiled and turned into the gospels.
  • Martyrs in Rome
    64

    Martyrs in Rome

    The first Christian martyrs show up in Rome. They were persecuted and executed by being thrown into the colosseum and being fed to the lions and they were also crucified.
  • Heaviest Christian persecution
    300

    Heaviest Christian persecution

    Under the rule of Diocletian, Christians are the most persecuted they have ever been.
  • Christianity gains legal status
    313

    Christianity gains legal status

    Christianity gains legal status under the rule of Constantine.
  • First Council of Nicaea
    325

    First Council of Nicaea

    The First Council of Nicaea was a meeting of Christian leaders to write down laws of Christianity.
  • Theodosius
    380

    Theodosius

    Theodosius makes Christianity the official religion of Rome.