Church History from Jesus Christ to Charlemange

  • Jesus Christ
    1 CE

    Jesus Christ

    Incarnation of God-He was born, died for us; saved us. Teaches about the Kingdom of God. He was crucified and resurrected.
  • Pentecost
    30

    Pentecost

    The Holy Spirit came down upon the disciples and apostles and inspired them to go out and preach the Good News
  • Council of Jerusalem
    50

    Council of Jerusalem

    Christian leaders met to discuss the problems with Gentiles becoming Christian. This council said Gentiles did not have to become Jewish.
  • Persecutions and Matrydom
    54

    Persecutions and Matrydom

    Christians were killed all over the Empire because of their beliefs in Jesus Christ
  • Edict of Milan
    313

    Edict of Milan

    Constantine releases this Edit to allow the freedom of religion in order to stop the persecutions
  • Monasticism
    320

    Monasticism

    Lived very simple secluded lives. Showed dedication to Christ.
  • Council of Nicea
    325

    Council of Nicea

    Established the Nicene Creed and formalized Christian beliefs
  • Missionaries
    432

    Missionaries

    Missionaries spread the word of God to the people who worshiped the Pagan gods. Some famous missionaries include: St. Patrick, St. Augustine of Cantubury, and St. Boniface
  • Islamic Movement
    Jan 11, 610

    Islamic Movement

    This religion started in Arabia and made its way to the East and the Western Empires
  • Crowning of Charlemange
    Dec 25, 800

    Crowning of Charlemange

    Pope Leo III crowned Charlemange emperor of the Romans on Christmas Day in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, making him the most powerful ruler of his time