The finger of Constantine the Great

22-07-2022

Southern Europe

Maarten Stolk, RD

In one lifetime, Christianity in the Roman Empire changed from a persecuted religious community to the dominant religion. This is partly because of Emperor Constantine the Great, who was born in 272, 1750 years ago.

Strasbourg Cathedral. Photo AFP, Patrick Hertzog

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Sculpture of Constantine the Great in York, England. Photo Poliphilo

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