Christian Church Architecture after 311AD

The Constantinian period - 4th century

When Roman Emperor Constantine converted, or at least became sympathetic to Christianity (facts of his conversion are still disputed), he recognised Christianity as being on equal terms with pagan religions in his edicts of 311-313.

So what’s the connection between the emperor Constantine and the glorious architecture of Beverly Minster (below) 1000 years later? Read on to find out!