St. Augustine of Hippo Memory of Augustine, bishop and eminent doctor of the Church, which, after a teenager concerned about doctrinal issues and free customs, converted to Catholicism and was baptized by St. Ambrose of Milan. Returned home, took with some friends and turned an ascetic life to the study of the Scriptures. Chosen later Bishop of Hippo, in Africa, being a model of his flock, instructed with abundant sermons and writings, which also fought bravely against the errors of their time and wisdom lit up the true faith. The era of the Roman Empire Constantine Division is as governor of the western provinces of the empire. What is the eastern Licinio. Later, Constantine defeats Licinius and become sole ruler of the empire. Theodosius divided the empire into two. Great Migrations and disappearance of the empire. 4 begin century migration of Eastern peoples to the west. Starts the settlement of Germans. The problem of heresy had been a grave danger. Heresies, k and divided and facing the Christian community. The heresies were misinterpretations of Christian doctrine that questioned some aspects of the figure and personality of Christ.

Persecuted church official church of the persecuted church to church allowed Towards the year 300 Christianity is virtually extended by the most populated areas of the empire. After winning the battle of Constantine Milvio bridge attribute this victory to divine help. In the year 313 issued the Edict of Milan grants freedom of worship k all the Romans. In official church church allowed Theodosius in 380 with the edict of Thessalonica became Christianity the official religion of the empire. The church happened to be protected by the laws of the emperor. Church influenced him greatly since this time social and political life. The new state of the church, Christianity is very present in the structures of society - the calendar is a Christian. - Amending laws contrary to Christian morality, prohibits the death penalty by crucifixion and liberalizing the condition of slaves. The Church began to dispose of public buildings, basilicas are built ... the great danger of pollution of this political power, lack of freedom and the possible abandonment of evangelical ideals.