Who rocked the church

Constantines birth

272

Flavius Valer Constantine was born in Naissus in the roman province of Moesia, located in present day Serbia.

Constantines education

280

Constantine had a great education, he could read and write in both greek and latin. He also learnt about mythology, greek philosophy and theatre. Despite this privileged life, Constantine was a hostage held by Diocletian, so that his father remained loyal.

Constanties father became emperor

293

Constanties father, Flavius Constantius, was raised to role of emperor of the West.

Constantine saw the persection of christians

303

Constantine saw the persection and murder of christians, this had a lasting effect on him because he didnt believe it was right as he grew up around christians and saw that there was nothing harmful or wrong with them.

New emperor

305

Galerious became Roman emperor for 6 years, this impacted Constantine as he wanted that role.

Galerious's death

311

Galerious died, resulting in a competition among many powerful men to take over the Roman empire.

Constantine approched Rome

312

Constantine approched Rome with reason to worry since his army was only about half the size of Maxentius's army. Constantine had a dream that he won the battle and fight under the Christian cross.

Edict of Milan

313

Constantine and Licinius signed the Edict of Milan, stating that christians will no longer be persecuted.

Licinius vs Constantine

324

Licinius renewed the persecution of Christians seven years after he and Constantine signed the Edict of Milan, Constantine would not stand for this and marched against Licinius. Constantine defeated Lincinius after several battles and became the ruler of a united Rome.

New capital

330

A new capital of the Roman Empire was established.

A Death

337

Constantine ruled the Roam Empire until he died from illness, aged 65. He was buried in the Church of the Holy apostles in Constantinpole.