337 ⟶ Constantine's Deathbed Baptism

Constantine the Great is baptized a Christian on his death b...
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🚢 Paul of Tarsus Shipwrecked on Malta and Converts Publius

Paul of Tarsus journeys to Rome, but is shipwrecked on Malta. He stays for three months and converts Publius, the first bishop of Malta.⟶
Paul of Tarsus Shipwrecked on Malta and Converts Publius (60)
ChristianityPaul the ApostleMaltaRoman EmpireMissionaryReligious ConversionShipwreckApostles
MaltaMaltaItalyItalyTurkeyTurkey

🕊️ Paul of Tarsus Released from Roman Imprisonment

Paul of Tarsus is released from imprisonment in Rome (approximate date).⟶
Paul of Tarsus Released from Roman Imprisonment (62)
ChristianityApostle PaulRoman EmpireReligious ViolenceChristian MissionsReligious Expansion
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✝️ Marcion Rejects Roman Church, Founds Marcionism

Marcion, rejected by Church of Rome, founds Marcionism.⟶
Marcion Rejects Roman Church, Founds Marcionism (144)
ChristianityHeresyReligious SchismTheologyReligious MovementsChurch History
ItalyItalyTurkeyTurkey

✝️ Constantine Legalizes Christianity and Establishes Constantinople

337: Constantine the Great, ends persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire (see also Constantinian shift) and Constantinople becomes new seat of government (New Rome).⟶
Constantine Legalizes Christianity and Establishes Constantinople (306)
Roman EmpireChristianityConstantine the GreatReligious ToleranceByzantine EmpirePolitical Transformation
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⛪ First Council of Nicaea Convened by Constantine

Constantine the Great calls the First Council of Nicaea to pacify Christianity in the grip of the Arian controversy.⟶
First Council of Nicaea Convened by Constantine (325)
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✝️ Constantine's Deathbed Baptism

Constantine the Great is baptized a Christian on his death bed.⟶
Constantine's Deathbed Baptism (337)
ChristianityRoman EmpireConstantine the GreatEarly ChurchReligious ConversionImperialismDeathBaptism
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