The emperor Constantine when he made Christianity a legal religion.
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) faced persecution for practicing polygamy. They began the practice in the 1840's and ended it just less than 50 years later in 1890.
A:It was Galerius himself who ended the Great Persecution that he had earlier persuaded Diocletian to institute. He had come to realise that persecution would achieve nothing in turning followers away from Christianity.
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The Catholic Church was enthusiastically behind the persecution of all that did not profess to agree with its doctrine especially if they had a little money.
When Polycarp was Martyred in 167 A.D. the intense persecution that the church in Smyrna suffered ended. The testimony of Polycarp affected the citizenship of Asia to their very hearts and Polycarp would be the last of the persecuted of that church. After this the church of Smyrna existed but record of their existence is lost in church history. If answers.com does not mind I would like to refer people to thetruthwon.com for more information concerning this matter.
He legalized Christianity and ended the persecution of Christians.
Thomas Edward Kelly has written: 'The anti-Christian persecution of 1616-1617 in Nanking' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, Church history, Persecution
Persecution played a significant role in the growth of the early church by strengthening the resolve of believers and attracting attention to their faith. As Christians faced opposition, their steadfastness often inspired others to explore or convert to Christianity. Additionally, the spread of the church was facilitated as believers were forced to flee from persecution, taking their teachings and communities to new regions. Ultimately, persecution not only solidified the identity of the church but also contributed to its expansion across diverse populations.
He ended the persecution of Christians
The persecution of early christians happened first during the time of Emperor Nero,Emperor Hadrian,Decius and the last greatest persecution was the time of Emperor Diocletian.
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