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The Edict of Milan of 313.It was an agreement between co-emperors Constantine I (the Great) and Licinius to tolerate Christianity during the celebrations of the wedding between Constantine's sister and Licinius. It was also a response to the news that Maximinus, the junior emperor in the Middle East, had revolted.
It is not clear whether there was a formal edict. In the surviving source it is not found in the form of an edict, but as a letter from Licinius to the governors in the eastern provinces written in Nicodemia, the capital in the east. It reconfirmed the edict of Galerius (who had been appointed as junior emperor [Caesar] by Diocletian when he created the Tetrarchy [rule by four co-emperors] and was put in charge of Dacia Mediterranea) which proclaimed the toleration of Christianity from Serdica (Sophia) the capital of Dacia Mediterranea in 311. It was posted to Nicodemia. What had been preserved in the surviving source is the texts of Galerius' edict recorded in Nicodemia and Licinus' letter reiterated toleration of Christianity and added an order of restitution of confiscated property to the Christians and to pay compensation. The order was addressed to Maximinus, who had ignored Galienus' order to end the prosecution of Christians. He had not released Christians for prison or work in the mines When Galienus died he renewed prosecution. The Christians petitioned Licinius and Constantine. Licinius took action in the east.
Both Galienus' edict and the edict of Milan were aimed at ending the prosecution of Christians initiated by emperor Diocletian and prevent a re-occurrence. Besides the toleration of Christianity, they established the neutrality of the state towards any faith and freedom of worship.
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∙ 11y agoConstantine's Edict of Milan granted it tolerance in 313
Constantine was the emperor who proclaimed tolerance of Christianity.
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∙ 11y agoThe Edict of Milan, issued by King Constantine in 313 A. D.
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Who proclaimed tolerance of Christianity?
Emperor Constantine proclaimed tolerance of Christianity.
What did the edict of Milan proclaim?
The Edict of Milan legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire.
Who was the first christian emperor who proclaimed tolerance for Christianity?
Constantine, was the first emperor to proclaim tolerance for Christianity, but he himself was not a Christian. Although there is a story of his "deathbed" conversion, he lived his entire life as a pagan.
What were the two critical decisions Constantine made after defeating Maxentius?
he had to do two things that's all I know.
How is Hinduism different from christianity?
Christianity does not have belief In Religious tolerance. This is significantly different from the belief of Hinduism.
Christianity became the pfficial religion of the roman empire under the reign of?
Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire under the reign ofA. Constantine.B. Augustus Caesar.C. the Bishop of Rome.D. Justinian
Did Colonial New Jersey have religious tolerance?
Most of the early European settlers were various denominations of Christianity. The state has no official religion like all states of the USA.
Under the reign of which emperor did Christianity become the official religion of the Roman Empire?
Theodosius I was the emperor who made Christianity the official religion of the Roman empire.Theodosius I was the emperor who made Christianity the official religion of the Roman empire.Theodosius I was the emperor who made Christianity the official religion of the Roman empire.Theodosius I was the emperor who made Christianity the official religion of the Roman empire.Theodosius I was the emperor who made Christianity the official religion of the Roman empire.Theodosius I was the emperor who made Christianity the official religion of the Roman empire.Theodosius I was the emperor who made Christianity the official religion of the Roman empire.Theodosius I was the emperor who made Christianity the official religion of the Roman empire.Theodosius I was the emperor who made Christianity the official religion of the Roman empire.
What is the Edict of Sophia?
The proclamation by Galerius that gives tolerance to Christianity.
Who was ruling when Christianity became the official religion?
After the Edict of Milan in 313 AD, Christianity became an official religion along with all the others. Note that in 313 it was an official religion, it was not the official religion until 380 AD.
Who was the emperor who made Christianity romes official religion?
The emperor who made Christianity Rome's official religion was Theodosius I.
Which Roman Empire brought relief to the severe treatment christians endured during this time?
Caesar Flavius Valerius Aurelius Constantinus Augustus(he has a long name), the first Christian Emperor of Rome, brought relief to Christians by reversing the persecutions of his predecessor, Diocletian, and issued (with his co-emperor Licinius) the Edict of Milan in 313, which proclaimed religious tolerance throughout the empire.
