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This summer we celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the first ecumenical council. The Nicene Council was called by Constantine who was the first Christian emperor of Rome. It was convened in response to the Arian heresy that denied the divinity of Christ. How amazing to think that every Sunday we say the Nicene Creed that dates to 325.
We all know of the murderous persecution of Christians under Roman emperors. So how did it happen that Constantine became sympathetic to Christians? In the year 318, General Constantine commanded the Roman Empire’s western province with an army of 20,000 men. He prepared to battle another Roman general, Maxentius, who led an army of 190,000 soldiers. Constantine’s army prepared for battle with a sense of doom. How could they win a fight in which they were so greatly outnumbered?
One night before the battle, Constantine had a vision of a fiery cross that appeared in the sky. Later, in his tent, he had another vision in which a mysterious man appeared carrying a banner emblazoned with the cross. The man said, “In this sign you will conquer.”
Against all odds, Constantine’s army won the battle, became emperor of Rome, and stop the persecution of Christians. You can read this amazing story in my book Miraculous II. Also found in this book for young readers (ages 7 and up) you can read about the stigmata of St. Francis of Assisi, the discovery of St. Peter’s tomb, and the mysterious apparition in Knock, Ireland…and more. Here is the link.
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