Roman Persecution
Religious Studies: KS3, topic 1.3.5
Roman Persecution
Early Christians faced persecution but grew stronger, leading to the Roman Catholic Church's establishment.
Roman Persecution
- The Christian church was born in the time of the Roman Empire's dominion over Judea and Palestine.
- The early Christians experienced great persecution.
- The Christians were beaten, imprisoned, tortured and thrown to the lions.
- Despite the tortures Christians grew stronger in their faith and the Church continued to expand.
New Christians perseverance
- By the 4th century, it was evident that the new Christians would not back down on their beliefs.
- Christians were brave and joyful in the midst of persecution and in the face of death.
Roman Catholic Church
- In the 4th century Emperor Constantine saw the sign of the cross in the sky which led him to victory in battle.
- Shortly after that victory the empire-wide Roman Catholic Church was established.
Test yourself on Roman Persecution
In which century Roman Catholic Church was established?
Which Roman Emperor saw the the sign of the cross in the sky which led him to victory in battle?