In the bustling Roman province of Judea, amidst the cultural tapestry of the 1st century, a movement sparked, destined to become the world's largest and most influential religion—Christianity. Born from the teachings and life of Jesus, a figure believed by his followers to be the prophesied Messiah, Christianity emerged as a Judaic sect with a touch of Hellenistic influence.

The disciples of Jesus, driven by unwavering conviction, spread their newfound faith across the Eastern Mediterranean, facing significant persecution. Christianity's inclusive embrace of Gentiles marked a turning point, leading to a gradual separation from its Jewish roots in the 2nd century.

In a historic moment, Emperor Constantine I played a pivotal role in the fate of Christianity. The Edict of Milan in 313 decriminalized the religion in the Roman Empire, setting the stage for the Council of Nicaea in 325.

This landmark assembly consolidated Early Christianity into a formidable force, eventually evolving into the state religion of the Roman Empire by 380. .