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St. Peter
St. Peter is an essential figure in the Church’s development. Originally being named Simon, was born in Bethsaida. When meeting Jesus, he became the main apostle and built the Church for Jesus. -
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Pentecost: The Coming of the Holy Spirit
Pentecost took place in 33 AD. It was the fiftieth day after Easter and it commemorates the Holy Spirit coming upon the Apostles. -
Period: 33 to 451
33 AD - 451 AD
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Council of Jerusalem
The Council of Jerusalem was the Apostolic council in Jerusalem. This council made decisions that Gentile Christians didn’t have to follow the law of Jews. Gentiles were furthermore welcomed into the Church and were included. -
64
The Persecution of Christians under Nero
To use distraction from his own fails, Nero quickly put the blame on Christians, blaming them for the Great Fire of Rome. Due to the small amount of Christians in Rome, Christian rituals were mistaken as incest and cannibalism. Nero tortured and arrested Christians by crucifying, throwing them to wild animals, or burning them alive. This persecution occurred for many years. https://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/empire/christians.html -
312
Conversion of Constantine
Being the first emperor to convert to Christianity, Constantine converted at the battle of Milvian Bridge. It marked the Roman Empire’s transition to the Christian Church. -
325
Nicene Creed/First Council of Nicea
The Nicene Creed was established in the First Council of Nicea and is a statement of faith using key beliefs about The Holy Trinity. “We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth …” -
400
Monasticism
From the early 3rd century to the 4th century, monasticism came to life. Monasticism is a religious way of living, being isolated from other people. It is also called monachism or monkhood. Members have self discipline and pursue spiritual practices. This was essential for having and maintaining enlightenment and holiness. -
451
Council of Chalcedon
Being the fourth ecumenical council of the Catholic Church, the Council of Chalcedon was held in modern day Kadiköy, Turkey. This was led by Pope Leo I and Archbishop Flavian of Constantinople and worked toward religious debates. The council gave the church a more stable structure and decided that Jesus is both fully divine and fully human, a belief in our faith.