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Jesus

Central figure of Christianity, believed to be the Son of God and the Messiah.

Apostle

One of the early followers of Jesus who spread his teachings.

Paul

An apostle who played a significant role in spreading Christianity and authoring several New Testament letters.

Peter

One of Jesus' twelve apostles and a leading figure in early Christianity, often regarded as the first pope.

Constantine

Roman Emperor who embraced Christianity and established it as the state religion.

Bishop

A senior church official in the Christian Church, overseeing a group of priests.

Pope

The bishop of Rome and the spiritual leader of the worldwide Catholic Church.

Gospels

The first four books of the New Testament, which describe the life and teachings of Jesus.

New Testament

The second part of the Christian Bible, consisting of the Gospels, letters, and other writings.

Nicene Creed

A statement of Christian faith formulated at the First Council of Nicaea in 325 AD.

First Council of Nicaea

The first ecumenical council of the Christian church, held in 325 AD, which addressed Arianism and the nature of Christ.

Augustine

An influential Christian philosopher and theologian known for his works like 'Confessions' and 'The City of God'.

Theodosius

Roman Emperor who made Christianity the state religion of the Roman Empire and banned pagan practices.

Edict of Thessalonica

A declaration by Theodosius in 380 AD that made Nicene Christianity the state religion of the Roman Empire.

Edict of Milan

A proclamation that granted religious tolerance for Christianity across the Roman Empire, issued in 313 AD.