5/10/13

Constantine converted to Christianity when he has a vision of God before a major battle. he saw a cross in the sun that said conquer by this. All of his soldiers also witnessed this and converted, painting religious symbols on their shields. He sought divine assistance from God and prayed for help. He knew if God was on his side he would be invincible. knew many others before him believing in oracles and multitudes of gods did not succeed. He then went back home and liberated the Christians, giving them back what they had lost. This was a major turning point for the catholic religion. Going back to Diocletian, he was pushed by Gallerius to persecute Christians. Executions were done of the bishop, and many other Christians. Churches were knocked down, possessions were stolen, and they were not allowed to take these crimes to court.