The Emperor Constantine

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The Emperor Constantine

• Roman Christian 300 A.D.

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The Roman Colosseum, where Christians were
murdered by wild animals.
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The Emperor Constantine of Rome.
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Constantine was a fearless warrior.
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He led armies of soldiers called legions.
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Constantines enemy was Maxentius, who wanted to
be Emperor.
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During the battle, Constantine saw a bright light
and the words, You Will Conquer, written in the
sky. Even though he was not a Christian,
Constantine believed it was Jesus speaking to him.
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Constantine became a Christian as a result of
that experience. He had the symbol, the Chi Rho,
engraved on the shields of all his soldiers.
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Constantine fought the battle against Maxentius,
confidently believing that the God of Jesus
Christ would give him the victory.
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Under Constantine, Christianity spread throughout
all the countries around the Mediterranean.
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Constantine made Christianity the official
religion of Rome. During the reign of
Constantine, Christianity not only became the
preferred religion, but other religions were
condemned.
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Even though Constantine had become a Christian
years before, he was not baptised until he was on
his deathbed.
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In the last fifty years, movies have been made
about the conversion of Constantine.
Coins minted when Constantine ruled Rome had his
face on them.
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By Zita Smith This Powerpoint presentation fits
with the Year 9 RE Curriculum The Churchs Story
The Beginnings (The Christian Empire Part 5)
The End