News press of antiquity
News print of antiquity, the arch depicts the triumph of Constantine l at the Battle of the Milvian bridge. Battle was between Emperors Constantine I and treacherous Maxentius on October 312. Bridge was an important route over the Tiber one of the main Via's to Rome.
It was prior to the battle that Christianity in Rome was to be accepted. Constantine and his soldiers seen a vision sent God. It was interpreted as a promise of victory if the sign of the Chi Rho, the first two letters of Christ's name in Greek, this was painted on the soldiers' shields and a decisive victory was won changing Rome and the world forever.
News press of antiquity
News print of antiquity, the arch depicts the triumph of Constantine l at the Battle of the Milvian bridge. Battle was between Emperors Constantine I and treacherous Maxentius on October 312. Bridge was an important route over the Tiber one of the main Via's to Rome.
It was prior to the battle that Christianity in Rome was to be accepted. Constantine and his soldiers seen a vision sent God. It was interpreted as a promise of victory if the sign of the Chi Rho, the first two letters of Christ's name in Greek, this was painted on the soldiers' shields and a decisive victory was won changing Rome and the world forever.