#MilvianBridge
#OTD 312AD #Constantine l was preparing for battle against Maxentius at the #MilvianBridge, northern Rome. He is said to have had a vision of a cross & after marking his soldiers' shields with it, was victorious, gaining control of the #RomanEmpire.

#RomanHistory
October 27, 2026 at 10:29 PM
#OnThisDay 312 C.E.
Rival Emperors #Maxentius and #Constantine met in battle at the #MilvianBridge outside #Rome. According to later accounts, prior to the battle Constantine was sent a vision by the Christian God, promising him victory if he would fight under the name of Christ. Constantine won.
October 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM
#OnThisDay 312 C.E. Rival #Roman Emperors #Maxentius and #Constantine met in battle at the #MilvianBridge outside Rome. According to later accounts, prior to the battle Constantine was sent a vision by the Christian God, promising him victory if he would fight under the name of Christ.
October 29, 2025 at 4:45 AM