# Gallienus ends persecution (260)

URL: https://christianity-history.com/timeline/260-gallienus-ends-persecution
Location: Roman Empire
Themes: Politics

Emperor Gallienus rescinds his father's edicts and restores church property, opening four decades of relative peace. At this point in the timeline (260), the Bishop of Rome was Pope Dionysius (22 July 259 – 27 December 268).

## Why it matters
Gallienus ends persecution mattered because it changed the relationship between the churches and political power.

Pope at the time: [Pope Dionysius](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-dionysius)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Gallienus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallienus)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Gallienus ends persecution](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Gallienus+ends+persecution)
- [Wikipedia — Early Church (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ante-Nicene_period)