

90-96 Persecution of Christians under Emperor Domitian (2nd). 95 Apostle John writes Book of Revelation.90 Council of Jamnia (Javneh) marks final separation and distinction between the Jewish and Christian communities, including rejection of the Septuagint widely then in use among the Hellenized Jewish diaspora.85 Acts of the Apostles written by Apostle Luke.80 Gospel of Luke written by the Apostle Luke Titus dedicates Colosseum, site of the martyrdom of many early Christians.71 Apostle Mark introduces Christianity to Egypt.70 Apostle Mark writes Gospel Temple in Jerusalem is destroyed by the Romans expulsion of Christians from synagogues.69 Ignatius of Antioch consecrated bishop of Antioch.67 Martyrdom of Apostles Peter and Paul in Rome Apostle Linus elected first bishop of Rome.66 Flight of the Christian community in Jerusalem to Pella and other places in the Decapolis, and Antioch.64-68 First of ten major persecutions of the early Church, under Emperor Nero.63 Aristobulus consecrated as first bishop of Britain.62 Martyrdom of Apostle James the Just crucifixion of Apostle Andrew in Patras.59-62 Apostle Paul's fourth missionary journey, voyage to Rome. 53-57 Apostle Paul's third missionary journey (Acts 18:23 - 21:16). 52 Apostle Thomas arrives in Kerala, introducing Christianity to India.50 Apostle Matthew finishes the Gospel of Matthew in Aramaic.49-52 Apostle Paul's second missionary journey, with Apostle Silas. 49 Apostolic Council of Jerusalem rules that Gentiles do not have to become Jews before becoming Christians.46-48 Apostle Paul's first missionary journey, with Apostle Barnabas. 42 Apostle Paul's ecstasy to the third heaven (2 Cor.12:2-4). 40 Apostle Barnabas sent from Jerusalem to Antioch.37 Joseph of Arimathea travels to Britain and lands in Glastonbury.35 Name Christian first used in Antioch.


30-33 Holy Spirit descends on the day of Pentecost. 30 Martyrdom of Stephen the deacon, first Christian martyr.Īpostolic era (33-100) Main article: Timeline of Church History (Apostolic Era (33-100)) 28-30 Three year ministry of Jesus Christ. 4 BC Christ is born in Bethlehem 14,000 Holy Innocents slain in Bethlehem. New Testament era Main article: Timeline of Church History (New Testament Era) Orthodox Christians are defined significantly by their continuity with all those who have gone before, those who first received and preached the truth of Jesus Christ to the world, those who helped to formulate the expression and worship of our faith, and those who continue to move forward in the unchanging yet ever-dynamic Holy Tradition of the Orthodox Church. The History of the Church is a vital part of the Orthodox Christian faith. Timeline of Church History (Abridged article)
