Christianization

Christianization is when a country, nation or region changes their faith to Christianity. It can be started when a local ruler is baptized.

Christianization Media

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  baptism of Christ by Piero

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  modern baptism at Eastside Christian church

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  The Communion of the Apostles by James Tissot

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  early depiction of Eucharist celebration found in catacombs beneath Rome

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  Ancient Roman Temple, Évora. Believed to have been dedicated to the Roman goddess Diana, this 2nd or 3rd century temple survived because it was converted to a number of uses over the centuries -- such as an armory, theater and animal slaughterhouse

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  Head of Aphrodite, 1st century AD copy of an original by Praxiteles. The Christian cross on the chin and forehead was intended to "deconsecrate" a holy pagan artifact. Found in the Agora of Athens. National Archaeological Museum in Athens.

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  Physical Christianization: the choir of San Salvatore, Spoleto, occupies the cella of a Roman temple

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  Monte Cassino Abbey now sits on top of the hill