The decline of the roman empire and the rise of christianity By mcaraccioli 210 pax romana 300 christian church begins orginizing itslef by regions headed by bishops , arch bishops and partriarchs 312 constantine becomes emperor 410 visigoths capture ,loot,and burn rome 455 vandals enter rome and burn and loot city 527 justininian becomes emperor becomes emperor of eastern roman empire Mar 2, 2022 emperor diocletian divides the empire into four sections for easier rule, implements reforms Mar 2, 2022 visigoths conquer western roman forces Mar 2, 2022 emperor thodosius makes christianity the official religion Mar 2, 2022 roman empire divided in western roman empireand eastern roman empire