Constantine the GreatConstantine the Great, first Christian emperor, founder of Constantinople, creator of the Byzantine Empire, military conqueror and honored saint, has been labeled by many as the Empire's most defining emperor Roman. Constantine played a crucial role in the development of Europe during the Middle Ages and founded Christianity as the formal religion of the Roman Empire. Its dynamic but effective dominance laid the foundations of European development. From his humble beginnings, leading the Roman Empire, to his final days, Constantine's impact on world history and Christianity has left an unforgettable legacy. He was described by Eusebius as "such an emperor as all history records." Ware likened it to “a watershed in Church history.” Furthermore, Meyendorff states: “No single human being in history has contributed to the conversion of so many people to the Christian faith.” Norwich declared that "No ruler in all history has ever more fully deserved the title 'the Great'...Constantine has serious claims to be regarded as the most influential man in all history." Some of Constantine's most important acts in the history of Christianity were convening the first Ecumenical Council in Nicaea, his establishment of freedom for Christianity with the Edict of Milan, and the transfer of the empire's capital from Rome to Constantinople. called Flavius ​​Valerius Constantine, from the name of his father Flavius ​​Constantius. His birth took place in the city of Naissus, Dardania, on February 27. The exact year of his birth is unknown, however it is believed to have occurred around 272. His father served in the Roman army as an officer and bodyguard. ...... middle of paper ......cil of the Church, establishing a belief that we still use today. Constantine formed a union between church and state, successfully consolidating the Roman Empire and protecting the well-being of all people in the empire. Works Cited Bowman, Jeffrey. “Constantine I, the Great”. Constantine I, The Great (2009):1. MasterFILE completed. Network. November 14, 2013. Green, Bernard. Christianity in ancient Rome: the first three centuries. London:T & T Clark, 2010. Print.Pohlsander, Hans A. Emperor Constantine. New York: Routledge, 2004. eBook Collection (EBSCOhost). Network. November 14, 2013.Stephenson, Paul. Constantine: Roman emperor, Christian victor. New York: Overlook Press, 2010. Print.Wright, David H. The True Face of Constantine the Great: Dumbarton Oaks Papers.Trustees for Harvard University, 1987 Web. November 14. 2013.