EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 5 MIN
The Church and the Sword: Constantine's Christian Revolution
from Religion and Empire: How Faith Built Nations — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how Emperor Constantine transformed Christianity from a persecuted sect into the official religion of the Roman Empire. They discuss the Edict of Milan (313 CE), the Council of Nicaea, the legend of the Chi-Rho vision, and Constantine's role in shaping Christian doctrine and imperial power. Learn about the labarum, the Donatist controversy, and how Constantine's conversion changed the course of Western history. #Constantine #EdictOfMilan #CouncilOfNicaea #ChiRho #Labarum #RomanEmpire #Christianity #Donatist #Arianism #Byzantine #LateAntiquity #MilvianBridge #Eusebius #NiceneCreed #PontifexMaximus #ChurchHistory #History #FexingoHistory #MauryanEmpire #AshokaTheGreat Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how Emperor Constantine transformed Christianity from a persecuted sect into the official religion of the Roman Empire. They discuss the Edict of Milan (313 CE), the Council of Nicaea, the legend of the Chi-Rho vision, and Constantine's role in shaping Christian doctrine and imperial power. Learn about the labarum, the Donatist controversy, and how Constantine's conversion changed the course of Western history. #Constantine #EdictOfMilan #CouncilOfNicaea #ChiRho #Labarum #RomanEmpire #Christianity #Donatist #Arianism #Byzantine #LateAntiquity #MilvianBridge #Eusebius #NiceneCreed #PontifexMaximus #ChurchHistory #History #FexingoHistory #MauryanEmpire #AshokaTheGreat Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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