HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
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Either A or B
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Detailed explanation-1: -Edict of Milan, proclamation that permanently established religious toleration for Christianity within the Roman Empire. It was the outcome of a political agreement concluded in Mediolanum (modern Milan) between the Roman emperors Constantine I and Licinius in February 313.
Detailed explanation-2: -Prior to the Edict of Milan Christians had usually worshipped secretly in homes or house churches. After the edict (or decree) lifted the persecution of Christians in 313, the Church assumed a privileged position under the protection of the Roman emperor.
Detailed explanation-3: -In June of that year, therefore, Constantine, now master of the West, and Licinius met in Milan to discuss the future of the Empire, and agreed to formally end the persecution, whence the above-named edict.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The Edict of Milan made Christianity a legal religion within the Roman Empire. For much of Roman history, Christians had been persecuted. This was a turning point for Christianity within the Roman Empire, and would eventually lead to it being the official religion in 380 A.D.