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When did Galerius issue the Edict of Toleration?

  • 307

  • 309

  • 310

  • 311

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In 311, Galerius, the Roman emperor, issued the Edict of Toleration, marking a significant turning point in the treatment of Christians within the Roman Empire. This groundbreaking decree ended years of persecution and granted Christians the freedom to practice their religion openly. It signaled a major shift in imperial policy and paved the way for Christianity's eventual rise as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire.
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