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What famous edict did Gratian issue during his time as emperor?

  • Edict of Paris

  • Edict of Milan

  • Edict of Thessalonica

  • Edict of Carthage

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The Edict of Thessalonica, proclaimed in 380 AD by the Roman emperor Gratian, declared Nicene Christianity as the state religion of the Roman Empire. This marked a significant turning point in the history of Christianity, granting it official recognition and establishing its dominance over other religious practices within the empire. The edict contributed to the consolidation of Christian power and the eventual decline of paganism in the Roman world.
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