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In 380, together with his co-emperor Gratian, Theodosius I (or the Great) issued the Edict of Thessalonicca, which made mainstream Christianity the sole legitimate religion of the Roman Empire and thus, the state religion. The edict banned dissident Christian doctrines which were branded as heretic. Theodosius persecuted them, particularly Arian Christianity, which was popular around the empire. He also issued laws against the pagans, banning their worship practices. He had many pagan temples, shrines and monuments destroyed. The pagans were persecuted.
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Why was theodosius important?
Theodosius was important because when Constantine died in A.D. 337 he became the new emperor, gained control, and ended the fighting
How many sons did Theodosius the first emperor of Rome have?
What does Theodosius mean? What does Theodosius mean?
Who was Theodosius and why was he important?
Theodosius I was the 67th Roman Emperor. He was important because he was the emperor who made Christianity the official religion of the Roman empire in 380 AD. In addition, he ordered that all people become Christians and banned all pagan gods.
What did theodosius decided to do before his death?
Nothing. After he died, Theodosius was DEAD.
Under which ruler did Christianity become the official state religion?
Christianity became the official state religion under Theodosius I in 380 AD. Many people erroneously think that the emperor Constantine made it the official religion, but this is incorrect. Constantine only made it a legal religion which meant that Christians were no longer outlaws and were free to practice their faith.
Why was theodosius important?
Theodosius was important because when Constantine died in A.D. 337 he became the new emperor, gained control, and ended the fighting
How old is Theodosius Dobzhansky?
Theodosius Dobzhansky was born on January 24, 1900 and died on December 18, 1975. Theodosius Dobzhansky would have been 75 years old at the time of death or 115 years old today.
What important decision did the emperor theodosius make in A.D. 395?
Theodosius made the decision of making Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire.
How many sons did Theodosius the first emperor of Rome have?
What does Theodosius mean? What does Theodosius mean?
Who was Theodosius and why was he important?
Theodosius I was the 67th Roman Emperor. He was important because he was the emperor who made Christianity the official religion of the Roman empire in 380 AD. In addition, he ordered that all people become Christians and banned all pagan gods.
When did Theodosius the Cenobiarch die?
Theodosius the Cenobiarch died in 529.
When did Theodosius of Kiev die?
Theodosius of Kiev died in 10##.
When was Theodosius of Tarnovo born?
Theodosius of Tarnovo was born in 1300.
When was Theodosius Harnack born?
Theodosius Harnack was born in 1817.
When did Theodosius Harnack die?
Theodosius Harnack died in 1889.
When was Theodosius Forrest born?
Theodosius Forrest was born in 1728.
When did Theodosius Forrest die?
Theodosius Forrest died in 1784.
