Which office did Gratian refuse?
Praetor
Consul
Pontifex Maximus
Augustus
Answer
Pontifex Maximus, the supreme religious office of ancient Rome, was declined by Gratian due to his Christian beliefs. He believed that combining religious and political authority compromised his commitment to Christianity. This refusal marked a significant separation between the Roman state and its traditional religious institutions, solidifying the transition towards a Christianized Roman Empire.
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