Christianization of Iberia

The Christianization of Iberia, which includes modern-day Spain and Portugal, began around the 2nd century AD when Christianity first arrived through missionaries and traders. It gained momentum after the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century, with the Visigoths adopting Christianity as the state religion in the 7th century. The process continued over centuries, influenced by political changes, including the Reconquista, where Christian kingdoms sought to reclaim territory from Muslim rule. By the late Middle Ages, Iberia was predominantly Christian, shaping its cultural, social, and political landscape for centuries to come.