Constantine I Turning Points

One of the major turning points in Christianity’s history comes during the rule of the Roman Emperor Constantine I. To better understand how this came about, we need to look back at how Constantine I, rose to power, converted to Christianity, and established a new government. Constantine I, was recognized for establishing a Christian state and becoming one of the first Christian emperor of Rome. Constantine I, was born on February 27th the year(s) of 271, 272, or 273 depending on which sources are used, in a province of Moesia Superior at Naissus. He was raised in a military house, so it would only seem fit for him to pursue a military career. This allowed him to see much of the western world, places like Spain, Gaul, the Roman Empire,
This is where he was met with a tough decision. Many of the emperors who had severed before him followed numerous gods and were deceived by promises of prosperity. On the other hand, honoring the one Supreme God throughout his whole life, he found him to be the Protector of his empire. During the Battle of the Milvian Bridge (312) Constantine’s faith took a strange twist. He said that about mid-day, when the sun was beginning to decline, he saw with his own eyes the trophy of a cross of light in the heavens, above the sun, and bearing the inscription, CONQUER BY THIS (Eusebius 27). Later Constantine had a dream where, “Christ appeared to Constantine and instructed him to place the heavenly sign on the battle standards of his army” (Pohlsander). The heavenly sign was known as the Labarum and it had become the new battle standard. When he woke from his dream he placed the sign of Christ on every soldier’s shields. Under the emblem of Christ Constantine was extremely successful in battle. Constantine and Licinius met at Milan and issued the so called Edict of Milan, confirming Galerius' edict of 309, which stated that Christianity would be tolerated throughout the empire. The edict in effect made Christianity a lawful religion, although it did not, as is sometimes believed, make Christianity the official state religion (Pohlsander). Constantine
Refraining from major change he completed most the arrangements made by Diocletian, especially in a provincial administration and army organization. One major reform was the reorganization of the Roman Territory, it was based on the Diocletian’s division but was much more complete. This breakdown can be found on Constantine The Great: Roman Emperor, Christian Saint, History's Turning Point website;
The entire empire was divided into four parts called “praefectures”. These territorial division were the Praefecture of the East, the Praefecture of Illyricum, the Praefecture of Italy, and the Praefecture of Gaul. Each of these were subdivide into dioceses called vicar. Each Diocese was further subdivided into provinces call consula, presidents, duke, or count. Each provinces was made up of cities and towns. Each city was generally governed by a city council presided over by two or four magistrates. (William C.