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| + | The Edict of Milan was the famous declaration of freedom of religion within the Roman Empire. The edict was a joint proclamation made by the Western emperor [[Constantine I]] and the Eastern emperor [[Licinius]] in February [[313 AD]]. The edict established religious toleration for [[Christianity]] and freedom of worship for all Christians throughout the Roman Empire. In addition, both emperors ordered that confiscated property such as church property and Scriptures be returned to the Christians. | ||
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| + | Lactantius is the primary source for the edict of Milan. | ||
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| + | ==Quotes== | ||
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| + | * [http://orthodoxwiki.org/Edict_of_Milan Edict of Milan] by OrthodoxWiki | ||
| + | * [http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/edict-milan.html Excerpts for edicts of Toleration] | ||
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| + | {{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Church history]] -> [[Timeline of church history]] | ||
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The Edict of Milan was the famous declaration of freedom of religion within the Roman Empire. The edict was a joint proclamation made by the Western emperor Constantine I and the Eastern emperor Licinius in February 313 AD. The edict established religious toleration for Christianity and freedom of worship for all Christians throughout the Roman Empire. In addition, both emperors ordered that confiscated property such as church property and Scriptures be returned to the Christians.
Lactantius is the primary source for the edict of Milan.
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- Edict of Milan by OrthodoxWiki
- Excerpts for edicts of Toleration
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