Key Dates in Roman Catholic History PDF
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This document provides a timeline of key events and dates in the history of Roman Catholicism, starting from the Apostolic Age to the Second Vatican Council. It covers significant figures, key events, and the development of the church, including periods like the Ante-Nicene Period. Key topics discussed include the spread of Christianity and the structure of early religious institutions.
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Key Dates and Events in the History of Roman Catholicism c. 33 to 100 CE: (Apostolic Age) - headed up by the 12 Apostles of Jesus - began missionary work (pag a-ask or push) to convert Jews to Christianity in regions of Mediterranean and Mideast c. 60 CE: - Apostle Paul returns to Rome after suff...
Key Dates and Events in the History of Roman Catholicism c. 33 to 100 CE: (Apostolic Age) - headed up by the 12 Apostles of Jesus - began missionary work (pag a-ask or push) to convert Jews to Christianity in regions of Mediterranean and Mideast c. 60 CE: - Apostle Paul returns to Rome after suffering persecution for attempting to convert Jews to Christianity. - worked with peter, died with peter :)) - Paul dies in 68 CE by beheading order of Emperor Nero; Peter got crucified - reputation of Rome as the center of Christian church MAY have begun yet practices are hidden due to the Roman opposition. 100 CE to 325 CE: ( Ante-Nicene Period) before the Council of Nicene - vigoruous separation of newly born Christian church from Jewish culture - gradual spread of Christianity into western Europe, Mediterranean region, and near East. 200 CE - under the leadership of Irenaeus, bishop of Lyon - basic structure of church was in place - governance system of regional branches under Rome - basic tenants were formalized and involved Absolute Rule Of Faith 313 CE - legalized Christianity - moved 330 Roman capital to Constantinople - christian church central authority in Rome 325 CE - First Council of Nicaea by Roman Emperor Constantine I - attempted similar leadership model of Roman system - formalized key articles of faith 551 CE - council of Chalcedon - head of the Constantinople church became head of Eastern branch, equal authority to Pope. - start of the division of Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic. 590 CE - Pope Gregory I initiates his papacy - convert pagan people to catholicism - enormous political and military controlled by catholic popes - marked by SOME as the beginning of Catholic Church 632 CE - Islamic prophet Mohammad dies - period of great and long-lasting conflict between Christian and Islamic faiths 1054 CE - great East-West marks the Formal Separation of Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox branches 1250s CE - Inquistion begins - an attempt to suppress religious heretics and convert non-christians - remains till early 1800s targeting Jewish and Muslim people 1517 CE - Martin Luther publishes 95 theses against Roman catholic doctrines and practices - Protestant Separation 1534 CE - King Henry VIII of England declares himself the supreme head of the Church of England 1545-1563 CE - Catholic Counter Reformation begins - resurgence period in Catholic inlfuence response to the Protestant Reformation 1870 CE - The First Vatican Council - policy of Papal infallibility holds Pope's decisions are beyondreproach/ considered word of god 1960s CE - Second Vatican Council - modernizing the Catholic Church
