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The Rise of Christianity

  • 30

    The Death of Jesus Christ

    The Death of Jesus Christ
    This marks the death of Jesus Christ
  • 60

    First Gospel

    First Gospel
    The first gospel has been published (thought to be written by Mark)
  • 70

    Centre of Christianity

    Centre of Christianity
    The center of Christianity moves to Antioch, Alexandria, and Rome.
  • 301

    Christianity as a State Religion

    Christianity as a State Religion
    Armenia becomes the world's first country to officially adopt Christianity as the state religion.
  • 312

    Constantine Receives a Vision

    Constantine Receives a Vision
    Roman emperor Constantine receives a vision of a flaming cross with the words
    'In hoc signo vinces' : 'By this sign conquer'.
    Defeats rival Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge.
  • 313

    Christianity becomes Legal Religion within the Empire

    Christianity becomes Legal Religion within the Empire
    Edict of Milan issued by Constantine - Christianity becomes a legal religion within the Roman empire.
  • 367

    27 New Testament Books

    27 New Testament Books
    Saint Athanasius is the first to list all 27 New Testament books in his festal letter.
  • 382

    Translation of the Bible To Latin

    Translation of the Bible To Latin
    Saint Jerome begins a translation of the Bible into Latin.
  • 988

    Christianity Spreads to Russia

    Christianity Spreads to Russia
    Conversion of Prince Vladimir in Kiev. Growth of Christianity in Russia.
  • 1054

    Great Schism

    Great Schism
    Great Schism - Eastern Orthodox and Western Catholic churches separate.
  • 1099

    Jerusalem Conquered

    Jerusalem Conquered
    Crusaders conquer Jerusalem.
  • 1182

    Massacre of Latin Inhabitants

    Massacre of Latin Inhabitants
    Massacre of Latin inhabitants of Constantinople.
  • 1187

    Jerusalem Recaptured

    Jerusalem Recaptured
    Jerusalem recaptured by a Moslem army led by Saladin.
  • 1189

    The Third Crusade

    The Third Crusade
    Third Crusade led by Richard the Lionheart of England.
  • 1204

    Sack of Constantinople

    Sack of Constantinople
    Sack of Constantinople during the fourth crusade.