Influence of Roman religion on Christianity

In: Revista moldoveneascǎ de drept internaţional şi relaţii internaţionale: publicatie periodicǎ ştiinţifico-teoreticǎ şi informaţional-practicǎ fondatǎ de Institutul de Istorie, Stat şi Drept al Academiei de Ştiinţe a Moldovei şi Asociaţia de Drept Internaţional din Republica Moldova = Moldavian journal of international law and international relations = Moldavskij žurnal meždunarodnogo prava i meždunarodni̕ch otnošenij, Band 18, Heft 2, S. 25-30

Abstract

This article traces the influence of traditional Roman religion on Christianity. The establishment of the most important dogmas and the formation of the church hierarchy are analyzed. The classical era is the Christian period of history that initiated the most important dogmas and formed the church hierarchy. The practice of Ecumenical Councils, which became the main governing bodies of the church, was introduced. The first Ecumenical Council was held in Nicaea. It approved the Creed, which was an exposition of the main dogmas that were obligatory for Christians. The Council of Nicaea was held for two months from June 19, 325. Taking into account historical sources, about three hundred and fifty bishops participated in it. It featured a speech by Emperor Constantine, in which he emphasized the importance of unity and harmony. The emperor needed a single and strong religion that would strengthen his rule.