Video - Constantine the Great: From Vision to Victory

Constantine the Great, born in 272 AD, was the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity, significantly impacting the Christian Church. His conversion began in 312 AD before the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. Constantine saw a cross of light in the sky with the words, "In this sign, conquer." That night, he had a vision of Christ instructing him to use the Christian symbol in battle. Following his victory, he embraced Christianity. In 313 AD, Constantine issued the Edict of Milan, granting religious tolerance throughout the empire and ending Christian persecution. He supported the Church, providing resources for constructing basilicas, including the original St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. In 325 AD, he convened the First Council of Nicaea to address the Arian controversy and unify Christian doctrine, resulting in the Nicene Creed Constantine's reign marked the beginning of Christendom, merging imperial power with the Christian faith, and laying the foundations for Christian church