Rise of Christianity in ancient Rome

  • Jesus of Nazareth
    1 CE

    Jesus of Nazareth

    Jesus becomes the start of Chistianity
  • Paul of Tarsus
    5

    Paul of Tarsus

    Paul is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age. He was known of prosecuting christians
  • Roman Rule of Israel
    63

    Roman Rule of Israel

    Roman's concurred Israel. The Israelite's were hostile to their new reseme
  • Great Fire of Rome
    64

    Great Fire of Rome

    The Great Fire of Rome lasted six days and burned two thirds of Rome but miraculously no Christian buildings or people died during the fire.
  • Perpetua
    203

    Perpetua

    Perpetua a famous martyre and was killed at the age of 22
  • Constantine the Great
    272

    Constantine the Great

    Constantine the Great was the first Christian emperor. He converted after having a vision.
  • Great Persecution
    303

    Great Persecution

    Christians were being prosecuted for their religion and were often crucified.
  • Battle of Milvian Bridge
    312

    Battle of Milvian Bridge

    The Battle of the Milvian Bridge took place between the Roman Emperors Constantine I and Maxentius on 28 October 312.
  • 313

    Edict of Milan

    The edict of Milan was written by Constentien the great it granted religious tolerance of Christianity.
  • Emperor Theodosius
    347

    Emperor Theodosius

    Emperor Theodosius the last emperor to rule over both the Eastern and the Western halves of the Roman Empire.