It is exactly 1700 years since the Emperor Constantine gave official recognition to Christianity.
In the midst of the
activities surrounding the Papal resignation and speculation on the next choice
for the Chair of St Peter, a very important anniversary has gone virtually
unnoticed. In February 313 AD, in the reign of Pope St. Melchiades (311-314),
the Edict of Milan was promulgated by the Emperor Constantine, a measure that
granted Christians the freedom to worship openly, preach the gospel and build
churches.
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