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Armenia was the first country to adopt Christianity as its official religion in the year 301 AD.
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What was the reaction to Christianity in the Roman Empire?
It was opposed because of its identification with rebellion against Rome (by opposing its polytheistic religions and challenging Roman authority). Christians were widely persecuted and were mainly confined to secret groups. But their beliefs gained acceptance when the Roman leaders decided to adopt it into their culture, and eventually Christianity became the official religion. When the Western and Eastern Empires split, the Byzantine Empire in the east was based on Christianity and came into conflict with the Islamic religion that had spread to Arab regions.
From what people did Romans adopt some gods?
Sometimes they started worshiping the gods and goddesses of people they conquered--they took on the Greek religion, Christianity, Egyptian and Persian religions.
Who was the first Russian leader to become a Christian?
Prince Vladimir the Great. Vladimir decided to adopt a monotheistic religion and sent advisors to investigate Islam, Judaism and several sects of Christianity. He decided against Islam because of the ban on alcohol. Although he was impressed by the Greek Orthodox churches and worship, his decision to adopt Orthodox Christianity also had political purposes.
What kind of Christianity did the Goths adopt?
The Goths were Arian Christians.
Who did the Romans adopt Christianity from?
The Romans adopted Christianity from the Jews. Up until the time of the emperor Domitian, Christianity was considered a Jewish sect. When Domitian tried to impose a tax on the Jews which included Christians, the Christians balked and proved that they were not a Jewish sect, but a distinct religion. (This didn't stop Domitian from persecuting them though)
Under wich emperor did rome adopt Christianity as its official religion?
Costantine
Who started the Church of Armenia?
The Armenian Orthodox Church was established by the apostles Bartholomew and Thaddeus. Armenia was the first country to adopt Christianity as its official religion (in 301AD).
What Roman ruler first adopted Christianity as Roman official religion?
For what was suppose to be Christianity was instituted by Constatine. that answer is wrong the first roman ruler to adopt Christianity as roman official religion was Theodosius They are both right, Constatine 1 and theodosius 1
Which republic was the first to make Christianity its official religion?
Armenia was the first to adopt Christianity as the state religion. King Tiridates III made Christianity the state religion in 301 CE, even before Christianity was officially tolerated by the Roman Empire.
What religion did Constantine adopt?
The Emperor Constantine adopted Christianity as his religion.
Did the Romans adopt Christianity as their official religion under Theodosius the Great?
A:Since the majority of Romans were pagans, it can not be said that they adopted Christianity, at least not willingly, but that it was imposed on them by Theodosius. Emperor Theodosius not only made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire, he made it a capital offence to worship the old gods publicly.
What religion did russia adopt?
Christianity,Orthodox Russian and Buddhist.
What are facts about Armenia?
Armenia (officially the Republic of Armenia) was the first country in the world to adopt Christianity as its state religion (in the early 4th century).
What religion did most slaves adopt living in North America?
Christianity
Who were the first christions in eourpe?
The Kingdom of Armenia was the first state in Europe to adopt Christianity as its state religion. Armenia adopted Christianity as its state religion in 301 A.D. The Roman Empire was the second state in Europe to adopt Christianity as its state religion, and it did so in 380 A.D.
Why did rome officaly adopt chritianits as their religion?
There is an explanation that the emperor of the Roman Empire won a battle thanks to God. What the emperor Constantine was reported to have seen at battle was the symbol for Christianity. As such an inspiring event to him, Constantine was reported to have converted the the Roman Empire to Christianity. Now this is the fluffy cloud version that simply won't go away. The truth of the matter is that Constantine never adopted Christianity as the official religion and it's doubtful if he even converted to Christianity himself. Christianity became the official religion well after Constantine, during the rule of Theodosius I in 380. He made Christianity the official religion because he was a Christian himself and because of the growing power of the Christians.
What religion did the African slaves adopt to due to the culture of the colonists in North America?
Christianity
