# Edict of Serdica (311)

URL: https://christianity-history.com/timeline/311-edict-of-serdica
Location: Serdica, Thrace
Themes: Politics

Emperor Galerius issues an edict of toleration ending the Great Persecution in the East. At this point in the timeline (30 April 311), the Bishop of Rome was Pope Eusebius (18 April 309 – 17 August 310).

## Why it matters
Edict of Serdica mattered because it changed the relationship between the churches and political power.

Pope at the time: [Pope Miltiades (Melchiades)](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-miltiades-melchiades)

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