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Emperor Constantine the Great

Emperor Constantine the Great, by Byzantine mosaicist, ca. 1000, circa 1000
Byzantinischer Mosaizist um 1000 002 Byzantine mosaicist, ca. 1000, circa 1000 Public domain

Roman Emperor (306-337 AD), the first to embrace Christianity. Convened the First Ecumenical Council at Nicaea (325). Founded Constantinople (330). Venerated as a saint ('Equal to the Apostles') in the Orthodox Church. Feast day: May 21.

Sources

  • Eusebius, Life of Constantine NPNF
  • Socrates Scholasticus, Church History NPNF

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