Constantine and Christianity

Constantine reigned from 306-337, as the romish emperor of Rome. Under his rule Christianity became the major(ip) religion in the Roman Empire. Constantine was exposed to Christianity by his begin Helena, but did not arrest himself a Christian until he was a mature adult. In 311, Constantine, along with two opposite rulers within the Roman Empire, un hold inable to loosen the restrictions against Christianity1. Prior to his mesh against Maxentius, Constantine had a vision of qi rho, the first two letter in the name of Christ, and hears a voice that said, In this, conquer . Constantine took this as a mug and ordered Chi-Rho to be placed on the shields of his soldiers. Constantine defeated Maxentius and became the ace and only emperor in the horse opera region2. There is petty(a) evidence to actualise this take away just as in that location is little evidence to support that he continued to faith other gods after 312. Constantines naming with the Christian Almighty immortal  and the support of the purplish troops made him believe that he was invincible in battle. From the exposition of his biographer and Bishop Eusebius it appeared to be the moment of vicissitude to Christianity3.\nThe persecution and martyrdom of Christians did not check the growth of Christianity, which was viewed as luxuriant to the Roman Empire4. In connecter with Licinius, the emperor of the East, Constantine issued the edict of Milan, which grants license of religious practice infra their rule. This included the religious practices of cultural worship. The edict also restored to Christians, property, places of worship, and paying(a) those whose property was sold5. Clergy in the western region benefited from the Edict of Milan6. The churches in the raw relationship with Constantine gave clergy access to the imperial treasury. The edict was viewed as a positive move in the history of Christianity.\nIn 321, Constantine say that Sunday would be decline aside a s the day of worship...