After his father's death in 306, the Gaul army hailed Constantine as their ruler. After five years as the emperor of Gaul, Constantine invaded Italy. After defeating the Roman army, Constantine entered Rome as the ruler of the western half of the empire. In 313, Constantine issued the Edict of Milan, granting freedom of worship to all persons in the western Roman Empire. The edict also guaranteed legal rights to Christians and the return of property taken from Christians in the past.

The Council of Nicaea is also an example of the determination that Constantine had for the unity of Christianity. Constantine organized this council, and I believe that even though it didn't unify Christianity it was a prime example of Constantine's power and strength. I have much respect for Constantine because of his endless faith in the unity of Christianity. No matter how many diverse schisms there were, he was constantly determined to keep the religion united and strong.

Next, Constantine moved the capital from Rome to the east. He chose the Greek city of Byzantium. In 330, after expanding and enriching the city, it was dedicated as New Rome, but it was called Constantinople, meaning "the city of Constantine." Constantinople became the capital of Christianity in the east, while Rome dominated the religion in the west.

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