It seems that he was interested in destroying some of the important places of pre-Christian cults, but at the same time destruction didn't apply to all of them. For example, he ordered the destruction of the Temple of Aphrodite in Lebanon and many other ceremonial pagan places.
The Monastery of Saint Catherine: A Controversial Agreement Across Faithsīy his decree many pagan temples were destroyed. 
Archaeologists in Turkey Claim to Have Discovered Piece of Jesus’ Cross. Exploring the Origins of the Vandals, The Great Destroyers. But if a change in these kinds of laws was not put forth by an influential bishop, Constantine wasn't interested in making the changes. He agreed with the bishops’ suggestions to legislate against magic and private divination. The bishops were a faithful army for the ruler, but apart from creating some laws, temples, and supporting the growing group of priests, Constantine didn't appear to be much of a Christian. For example, they received monetary support from the Empire and didn't pay taxes.Įusebius in a modern imagining. He also extended many benefits to pagan priests who became Christian ministers. The Christian ministers had special privileges. He appointed a group of converted Christians to high positions in many parts of his empire. In the group of his closest advisors there were bishops such as Hosius, Lactantius, and Eusebius of Caesarea. However, did he really become a true Christian, or was he just seeking the support of powerful bishops for political purposes? The Christian Emperor of Rome Constantine believed that he would be awarded with unusual power, the support of a deity, and the greatest kingdom of the world if he followed through with the vision.īy the decree of Constantine Christianity became the official religion of Rome in 324. According to tradition, just before the battle of the Milvian Bridge (Rome) in 312, he experienced a vision of a flaming cross with the inscription ''In his sign conquer''.Īs the legends say, he understood it as a sign from the Christian God asking him to convert. Credit: BigStockPhotoĬonstantine became emperor in 306 AD and ruled for 31 years. Peter’s in Rome, The Hagia Sophia in Constantinople, The Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, The Eleona on the Mount of Olives, The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, and others. He celebrated faith in one (Christian) God and his son Jesus by creating many of the greatest churches in the world, including: St. However, legends and archaeological evidence suggest a different story– it seems that Constantine had a secret about his faith which was hidden for centuries.Ĭonstantine built many churches. Constantine the Great is known in history as the first Roman Emperor to convert to Christianity.
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