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Really, relatively few Romans converted to Christianity in the three centuries before the time of Emperor Constantine. Constantine made two important changes that would lead to many people adopting Christianity.

Constantine gave state patronage to Christianity and ensured that those with ambition saw political advantage in becoming Christians. He also gave the Christian Church responsibility for distributing state-provided food for the poor. The Church was in a position to proselytise to its recipients and could show favouritism to those willing to adopt Christianity.

A third factor formally occurred late in the century, when Christianity finally became the state religion of Rome, and the public worship of pagan gods was banned. The Church was finally in a position to persecute those who failed to show allegiance to the Christian faith.

Quote"After facing nearly three centuries of hostility by Roman emperors, the persecution and martyrdom of Christians in Rome ended with the reforms of the Emperor Constantine (r. 306-337). Constantine was responsible for legalizing Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. Constantine became a patron and protector of the church."

see link History of Christianity in Rome

there were no conditions. Constantine realized Christianity was spreading and on his deathbed he had made rome a christian place

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