Birth of Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity, is believed to have been born around 4 BC in Bethlehem. His life and teachings form the foundation of the Christian faith.
4 BC
30-33 AD
Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus
Jesus was crucified under Roman governor Pontius Pilate and is believed by Christians to have risen from the dead three days later, events commemorated during Easter.
49-50 AD
Council of Jerusalem
The Council of Jerusalem was a significant early church meeting that decided Gentile converts to Christianity did not need to follow Jewish law, marking a pivotal moment in the separation of Christianity from Judaism.
64 AD
Great Fire of Rome and Persecution of Christians
Emperor Nero blamed Christians for the Great Fire of Rome, leading to widespread persecution and martyrdom of early Christians.
70 AD
Destruction of the Second Temple
The Roman army destroyed the Second Temple in Jerusalem, a pivotal event that significantly affected Jewish and early Christian communities.
313 AD
Edict of Milan
Emperor Constantine issued the Edict of Milan, granting religious tolerance throughout the Roman Empire and ending the persecution of Christians.
325 AD
Council of Nicaea
The First Council of Nicaea was convened by Emperor Constantine to address the Arian controversy and resulted in the Nicene Creed, a statement of Christian faith.
380 AD
Edict of Thessalonica
Emperor Theodosius I declared Christianity the official state religion of the Roman Empire with the Edict of Thessalonica.
1054 AD
Great Schism
The Great Schism split Christianity into the Roman Catholic Church in the West and the Eastern Orthodox Church in the East, primarily over issues of papal authority and theological differences.
1095 AD
First Crusade
Pope Urban II called for the First Crusade to reclaim Jerusalem and the Holy Land from Muslim control, initiating a series of religious wars.
1517 AD
Martin Luther's 95 Theses
Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church, sparking the Protestant Reformation and leading to the creation of various Protestant denominations.
1534 AD
Formation of the Church of England
King Henry VIII established the Church of England, breaking away from the Roman Catholic Church, primarily over issues of royal authority and annulment.
1545-1563 AD
Council of Trent
The Council of Trent was convened by the Roman Catholic Church in response to the Protestant Reformation, leading to significant reforms and the Counter-Reformation.
1738 AD
John Wesley's Conversion
John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, experienced a profound spiritual conversion, leading to the Methodist movement within Christianity.
1962-1965 AD
Second Vatican Council
The Second Vatican Council, initiated by Pope John XXIII, brought significant modernization and reforms to the Roman Catholic Church, including changes in liturgy and increased engagement with the modern world.
2013 AD
Election of Pope Francis
Pope Francis was elected as the head of the Roman Catholic Church, becoming the first pope from the Americas and known for his focus on humility, social justice, and interfaith dialogue.
