Fourth century Christianity

Fourth-century Christianity was a pivotal period marked by the religion’s legalization and spread throughout the Roman Empire, especially after Emperor Constantine’s Edict of Milan in 313 CE. During this time, Christianity transitioned from persecuted minority to state-supported religion, leading to the establishment of church hierarchy, councils, and doctrinal development like defining the nature of Christ. Key figures such as Constantine and the Church Fathers shaped theology and church structure. This era set the foundation for Christianity’s future influence in Western civilization, consolidating faith practices and doctrines while dealing with theological debates and heresies.