The Church set free
Catholic Encyclopedia, «Constantine the Great»
After years of persecution, in the year 313 the emperors Constantine and Licinius issued a decree in Milan that gave Christians freedom to practice their faith. Christians were able to rebuild their churches. Catholic Encyclopedia, «Constantine the Great»
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For years, several emperors of Rome persecuted the Christians. Catholic Encyclopedia, «Constantine the Great»
In the year 311, before he died, the emperor Galerius canceled his laws against the Christians. Catholic Encyclopedia, «Constantine the Great»
In the year 312, Constantine marched on Rome to fight Maxentius, who also wanted to be emperor. Catholic Encyclopedia, «Constantine the Great»
According to two writers of the time, Constantine saw the sign of Christ in a dream or in a vision. Catholic Encyclopedia, «Constantine the Great» Lactantius says that because of…
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- For years, being a Christian could cost you your life. What do you think Christians felt on the day they were free?
- The Church teaches that no one should be forced to believe. Why do you think faith has to be free?
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