Why is Theodosius I referred to as'Theodosius the Great'?
He conquered the entire world
He built the largest palace in Rome
He served the longest reign
He established orthodox doctrine for Christianity
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Theodosius I is referred to as "Theodosius the Great" because he established orthodox doctrine for Christianity. He issued a series of edicts that declared that the state religion of the Roman Empire would be Nicene Christianity. He also convened the Second Council of Constantinople in 381, which condemned Arianism and affirmed the Nicene Creed.
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