What was the Edict of Milan?
The Edict of Milan was a proclamation that permanently established religious toleration for Christianity within the Roman Empire. It was the outcome of a political agreement concluded in Milan between the Roman emperors Constantine I and Licinius in February 313 AD.
Western Roman Emperor Constantine I, and Licinius, who controlled the Balkans, met in Milan and among other things, agreed to change policies and Roman laws concerning Christians in the empire. The Edict of Milan gave Christianity legal status; but, it did not however make Christianity the official religion of the Roman empire. In 380 AD, Theodosius I made Christianity an official religion.
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Brenda Hanneman Wallace
All the people of the world need to agree on this edict , , , without relying on world leaders to do it for us .
dmarkc
I think the Roman's were more indifferent than tolerant. They conquered, demanded fealty and considered it a win. Fighting each territory religion would mean war on all fronts. It was an easy concession and cost nothing. Subsequent leaders still fought, but it stayed in effect. Keep your enemies close. Christian leadership resides a few miles from Rome.
David Stokes
Thank you, I have learned something that has troubled me for years. People simplified Constantine's part in the story of Faith.
Char
Iswardew Matai, no they were just tired of the meaness and bloodshed over religion
Char
Brenda Hanneman Wallace, I agree
Dennis Walker
The leaders of today’s world could make similar edicts
OmafromAlberta
Darlene Davidson, Don't you think that that your comment applies to EVERY religion?
Iswardew Matai
An other example that politics and rulers decide the faith of religions.
Fred Keogh
So this really worked then!
Richard D. Boyle
A meeting that led to a fork in the road of history.
Phillip McCullough
An excellent explanation!
macleod ml
Not sure where I stand in how many have answered, but who would have thought that piece of trivia would swim to the surface? (Got it right,too)