64 ⟶ Nero's Persecution of Christians in Rome

Persecution of Christians in Rome begins under Nero. Peter t...
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✝️ Nero's Persecution of Christians in Rome

Persecution of Christians in Rome begins under Nero. Peter the Apostle is possibly among those crucified.⟶
Nero's Persecution of Christians in Rome (64)
Roman EmpireChristianityPersecutionNeroReligious ConflictMartyrdomPeter the ApostleReligious HistoryAncient rome
ItalyItaly

✝️ Linus Becomes Bishop of Rome

Linus succeeds Peter, as the second Bishop of Rome.⟶
Linus Becomes Bishop of Rome (67)
ChristianityRoman EmpireCatholicismBishopApostolic SuccessionReligious Leadership1st Century
ItalyItaly

✝️ Martyrdom of Basilissa and Anastasia

Basilissa and Anastasia, Christian martyrs (beheaded)⟶
Martyrdom of Basilissa and Anastasia (69)
ChristianityRoman EmpireMartyrdomPersecutionSaintsReligious HistoryAncient rome
ItalyItaly

✝️ Hyginus Becomes Bishop of Rome

March 18 – Hyginus, bishop of Rome⟶
Hyginus Becomes Bishop of Rome (79)
ChristianityRoman EmpireCatholicismReligious HistoryAncient rome
ItalyItaly

✝️ Papacy of Linus Begins

Linus, pope of the Catholic Church (approximate date)⟶
Papacy of Linus Begins (79)
CatholicismChristianityRoman EmpireReligious HistoryApostolic Succession
ItalyItaly