What did Galerius issue to end the Diocletianic Persecution?
Edict of Milan
Edict of Toleration
Edit of Freedom
Edict of Peace
Answer
The Edict of Toleration, issued by Galerius in 311 CE, marked a significant turning point in the history of religious persecution during the Roman Empire. It brought an end to the Diocletianic Persecution, which had subjected Christian communities to intense repression and violence for nearly a decade. The edict legalized Christianity, granting Christians the freedom to practice their religion openly and rebuild their places of worship.
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