Who Is Constantine A Hero

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Constantine, who was a hero to Christians in the Roman Empire, was born Feb.27,272 AD in Serbia. Because his father worked as a high ranking officer under the emperor, he was a privileged hostage under Diocletian. As a young man he fought mightily in the Roman Army.
With God's help, Constantine grew in knowledge and strength. He conquered wicked Roman kings and he helped stop persecution of Christians. Constantine, who was a Roman Emperor in 307 AD, legalized Christianity. Roman
Christians were persecuted for a long time. When he was a boy he witnessed Diocletian's persecution of Christians. The Romans practiced idolatries and abominations, which
Constantine would terminate and restrain. Constantine was the first Christian Emperor.
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In 313 AD Constantine and Licinius signed the Edict
Of Milan. This was an alliance to ban persecution of Christians. Sadly, in 320 AD Licinius renewed the persecution of Christians. Constantine fought Licinius. It was in 324 AD that
Constantine bravely defeated Licinius. Constantine became Emperor of all Rome.

One of Rome's prominent turning points started in 307 AD when Constantine, being led by God, began to conquer parts of Rome. Constantine had a sincere Christian conviction.
With in every city he conquered he made Christianity official. Constantine established the city of Constantinople, which was the capital of Rome in 330 AD. He built roads, cities and defenses. And he conquered neighboring kings expanding the Roman Empire. Constantine seemingly was raised up by God and followed him wholeheartedly. By God's strength he conquered tyrant Roman kings and ceased the persecution of Christians during his reign. He was a hero to these afflicted