Constantine: Adopt Christianity (312 CE)
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Before the Battle of Milvian Bridge, Emperor Constantine reportedly saw a vision. He chose to fight under the Christian symbol, and after victory, began transforming the Roman Empire's official religion.
Embrace Christianity
312 CE
year
Religious identity of the Empire
stakes
Unified disparate Christian communities as allies
political impact
Adopted — Christianity became state religion by 380 CE
outcome
Maintain Traditional Roman Paganism
312 CE
year
Religious identity of the Empire
stakes
Maintained status quo with established priesthoods
political impact
Rejected — paganism gradually suppressed
outcome
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