0
What religion did Constantine establish in the Byzantine empire?
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Constantine the Great favoured Christianity. He built some of the early Christian churches, arbitrated between different Christian doctrines and promoted Christians in the imperial administration.
Despite this, Constantine continued to observe Roman religion. He was keen on celebrating Apollo and the sun-god. He retained the title of Pontifex Maximus (the head of Roman state religion) throughout his life. The triumphal Arch of Constantine which celebrated his victory at the battle of the Milvian Bridge bore pagan symbols and no Christian symbols. In 321 he instructed Christians and non-Christians to observe the venerable day of the sun, the day of the cult of sun-worship. Roman coins had pagan gods on them for 8 years after the battle. Even after that, Christian symbols appeared only as Constantine's personal attributes. The Chi Rho (the first known Christian symbol which preceded the cross) was between his hands or on his labarum (a military standard with a Chi-Rho on it) but never on the coins themselves.
It is not certain whether Constantine converted to Christianity. It was said that he was lying dying in the city of Nicomedia he spoke of his hope to be baptised in the River Jordan, where Christ was said to have been baptized, requested the baptism straight away. According to Eusebius, the bishops performed the sacred ceremonies according to custom" in Nicomedia. However, it is not certain whether these words actually meant baptism or whether these events actually occurred.
The most notable Christian churches Constantine had built were the original Basilica of St Peter's in Rome, the St John Lateran's Basilica (the city of Rome's first Cathedral and the original residence of the Popes), the Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, in Jerusalem.
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoHistorians are divided on whether Constantine really believed in the Christian God, or merely saw Christianity as useful in governing the empire. Overall, it is probable that he did believe in the Christian God, although his understanding of Christianity is likely to have been flawed.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoConstantine believed in Christianity.
well actually Constantine was a pagan it was not until he was dying that he converted to Christianity
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoChristianity. as a matter of fact, he was the first and, sadly, the last to do so. mehmed the conqueror tore that down.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoPrior to converting to Christianity, Emperor Constantine belonged to the pagan Roman religion.
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoeastern ortodox
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoHe converted to Christianity.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What religion did Constantine promote in the Byzantine Empire?
Constantine promoted Christianity, but not in the Byzantine Empire. Constantine was emperor of Rome from 306 to 337 CE, but the Byzantine Empire came into existence in 395 CE, when Arcadius became emperor of the Eastern Empire, separating from the Western Roman Empire.
What historians call the empire of constantine's eastern empire?
Byzantine Empire
A strong emperor of the byzantine empire?
Justinian I, Leo III, John I Tzimisces, Basil II, Manuel I
WHo was the capital of the Byzantine empire named after?
Constantine
What Roman Emperor founded the Byzantine Empire?
Constantine
What religion did Constantine promote in the Byzantine Empire?
Constantine promoted Christianity, but not in the Byzantine Empire. Constantine was emperor of Rome from 306 to 337 CE, but the Byzantine Empire came into existence in 395 CE, when Arcadius became emperor of the Eastern Empire, separating from the Western Roman Empire.
What historians call the empire of constantine's eastern empire?
Byzantine Empire
A strong emperor of the byzantine empire?
Justinian I, Leo III, John I Tzimisces, Basil II, Manuel I
WHo was the capital of the Byzantine empire named after?
Constantine
Where did Constantine establish the capital of the Eastern Empire?
After ten years of civil war, where did Constantine establish the capital of the Eastern Empire?
What was Constantine's goal?
To make the Byzantine Empire bigger.
What Roman Emperor founded the Byzantine Empire?
Constantine
Did the byzantine empire last over 1000 years?
Yes, as the eastern part of the empire, which historians call the Byzantine, began to gain prominence and dominance in the reign of Constantine which was from 307 to 337. The Byzantine empire fell in 1453. Do the math and you'll see how long the Byzantine part of the empire lasted.Yes, as the eastern part of the empire, which historians call the Byzantine, began to gain prominence and dominance in the reign of Constantine which was from 307 to 337. The Byzantine empire fell in 1453. Do the math and you'll see how long the Byzantine part of the empire lasted.Yes, as the eastern part of the empire, which historians call the Byzantine, began to gain prominence and dominance in the reign of Constantine which was from 307 to 337. The Byzantine empire fell in 1453. Do the math and you'll see how long the Byzantine part of the empire lasted.Yes, as the eastern part of the empire, which historians call the Byzantine, began to gain prominence and dominance in the reign of Constantine which was from 307 to 337. The Byzantine empire fell in 1453. Do the math and you'll see how long the Byzantine part of the empire lasted.Yes, as the eastern part of the empire, which historians call the Byzantine, began to gain prominence and dominance in the reign of Constantine which was from 307 to 337. The Byzantine empire fell in 1453. Do the math and you'll see how long the Byzantine part of the empire lasted.Yes, as the eastern part of the empire, which historians call the Byzantine, began to gain prominence and dominance in the reign of Constantine which was from 307 to 337. The Byzantine empire fell in 1453. Do the math and you'll see how long the Byzantine part of the empire lasted.Yes, as the eastern part of the empire, which historians call the Byzantine, began to gain prominence and dominance in the reign of Constantine which was from 307 to 337. The Byzantine empire fell in 1453. Do the math and you'll see how long the Byzantine part of the empire lasted.Yes, as the eastern part of the empire, which historians call the Byzantine, began to gain prominence and dominance in the reign of Constantine which was from 307 to 337. The Byzantine empire fell in 1453. Do the math and you'll see how long the Byzantine part of the empire lasted.Yes, as the eastern part of the empire, which historians call the Byzantine, began to gain prominence and dominance in the reign of Constantine which was from 307 to 337. The Byzantine empire fell in 1453. Do the math and you'll see how long the Byzantine part of the empire lasted.
The byzantine empire came after the fall of which empire?
The Byzantine Empire was actually the part of the Roman Empire that Emperor Constantine still had control of - so technically it came after the Roman Empire
Who was the king of the Byzantine Empire when it fell?
There was not a Byzantine king. There was a Byzantine Emperor. The last Byzantine emperor was Constantine XI Palaiologos. He died in battle when Constantinople, the capital of the empire, fell to the Ottoman Turks.
What became the state religion of the byzantine empire?
The state religion of the Byzantine Empire, during the entire time we refer to it by that name, was Christianity.
The Byzantine Empire experienced a final period of greatness under Constantine Justinian Basil or Prince Igor?
Constantine.
