Constantine the Great, who along with Licinius had decreed toleration of Christianity in the Roman Empire by what is commonly called the "Edict of Milan", and was the first Roman Emperor baptized, set precedents for later policy. By Roman law the Emperor was Pontifex Maximus, the high priest of the College of Pontiffs (Collegium Pontificum) of all recognized religions in ancient Rome. To put an end to the doctrinal debate initiated by Arius, Constantine called the first of what would afterwards be called the ecumenical councils and then enforced orthodoxy by Imperial authority. COUNT 4
QSN1 Who was the first Roman Emporor that was baptized? ANS1 Constantine the Great QSN2 What did Constantine the Great and Licinius pass to introduce toleration of Christianity in the Roman Empire? ANS2 Edict of Milan QSN3 What was the high priest in the College of Pontiffs called? ANS3 Pontifex Maximus QSN4 What were the meetings called that were hosted by Constantine that helped enforce orthodoxy by Imperial authority? ANS4 the ecumenical councils