Diocletian took a strong stance against Christianity, viewing it as a threat to the unity of the Roman Empire. In 303 AD, he initiated the Great Persecution, which involved the destruction of Christian scriptures, the closing of churches, and the imprisonment or execution of Christians who refused to renounce their faith. His policies aimed to restore traditional Roman religious practices and reinforce the authority of the emperor. Despite these efforts, Christianity continued to grow, ultimately leading to its legalization under Constantine in the early 4th century.
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