RELIGIONS
CHRISTIANITY
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Question
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What Roman emperor ended the persecution of Christians?
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Nero
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Constantine
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Theodosius
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Leo II
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Edict of Serdica, also called Edict of Toleration by Galerius, was issued in 311 in Serdica (today Sofia, Bulgaria) by the Roman emperor Galerius, officially ending the Diocletianic persecution of Christianity in the East. Constantine the Great soon came into power and in 313 completely legalized Christianity.
Detailed explanation-2: -In 313 C.E., Roman emperor Constantine the Great ended all persecution and declared toleration for Christianity. Later that century, Christianity became the official state religion of the Empire.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Battle of the Milvian Bridge took place between the Roman Emperors Constantine I and Maxentius on 28 October 312.
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