Constantine.
Roman persecution only strengthened Christianity in the Roman Empire. The martyrdom of persecuted Christians became a point of proselytism, until the Emperors eventually officially tolerated Christianity.
Christians refused to worship Roman gods.
Constantine the Great
Not all Christians use a rosary but many Roman Catholic Christians do.
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Nero
Roman persecution only strengthened Christianity in the Roman Empire. The martyrdom of persecuted Christians became a point of proselytism, until the Emperors eventually officially tolerated Christianity.
Until Christianity became a tolerated (and then the "official") religion in the Roman Empire, Christians were persecuted in various ways. Perhaps the most famous form of persecution was the use of Christians in public spectacles: here, they were condemned to death by being "thrown to the beasts" in arenas designed for the entertainment of Roman citizens.
The Edict of Milan.
No, Christians who do not believe in the authority of the pope are generally not classified as Roman Catholics. Roman Catholicism specifically recognizes the pope as the spiritual leader and authority of the Church. Christians who reject papal authority may identify as Protestants or belong to other denominations that do not adhere to the Catholic tradition.
It is said that Constantine became a Christian before he died.
The pastor. ---- The Pope, With most of the Christians in the world being Roman Catholics, The Roman Catholic Church is the face of Christianity to the non-Christian world, as such, the Pope is the most major religious leader in Christianity.
Until Christianity became a tolerated (and then the "official") religion in the Roman Empire, Christians were persecuted in various ways. Perhaps the most famous form of persecution was the use of Christians in public spectacles: here, they were condemned to death by being "thrown to the beasts" in arenas designed for the entertainment of Roman citizens.
Constantine was the Roman leader that ruled over the powerful Eastern Empire. He chose to move its capital to Byzantium and was the first to establish an attitude of acceptance toward Christians.
The Romans tolerated all kinds of religions provided their followers also practised the official Roman religion of emperor. Jews and Christians could not do this of course - and were persecuted.
The Edict of Milan marked a dramatic change in the way Christians were treated in the Roman Empire. They would now be tolerated instead of persecuted. They would be compensated for property that had been seized.
The Romans didn't believe in God they felt that Ceasar was their leader.