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Nicene Christianity

Roman Empire · Religion / Roman Catholic Church. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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Theodosius I27 February 380

Thessalonika · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

The Edict of Thessalonica (also known as Cunctos populos) isissued by the three reigning Roman Emperors, making Nicene Christianity the state religion of the Roman Empire

Valentinian II27 February 380

Thessalonika · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

The Edict of Thessalonika, also known as Cunctos populos, orders all subjects of the Roman Empire to profess the faith of the bishops of Rome and Alexandria, making Nicene Christianity the state religion of the Roman Empire

Names involved

Theodosius IValentinian II

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