Fourth Century

Christianity in the Fourth Century
RELATED TOPICS	Council of Nicea
SERMONS, ESSAYS AND OPINIONS
CONTENTS

In the fourth century, Christianity became tolerated and the state religion of the Roman Empire, after a final burst of severe persecution. During the century the heresy of Arianism came to forefront and was addressed at the Council of Nicea.

Timeline

311

• Edict of Toleration

313

• Edict of Milan

314

• Council of Arles

325

• First Ecumenical Council

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