Edict of Thessalonica
Type: Event
As of November 2026, Edict of Thessalonica has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Glen Scrivener (Speak Life) (May 2026). Mentioned as the Theodosian edict (380) that established Nicene Christianity as the empire's religion — used to exemplify imperial enforcement of orthodoxy.
The Edict of Thessalonica, issued on 27 February AD 380 by Theodosius I, made Nicene Christianity the state church of the Roman Empire. It condemned other Christian creeds such as Arianism as heresies of "foolish madmen", and authorized their punishment.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | May 2026 on Glen Scrivener (Speak Life) |
| Type | Late Roman imperial policy / Church history |
Who talks about Edict of Thessalonica on podcasts?
Edict of Thessalonica came up; the most recent mention was May 2026 on Glen Scrivener (Speak Life).
What is Edict of Thessalonica mentioned alongside?
Edict of Thessalonica is most often mentioned alongside Arianism, Theodosius I and Constantine the Great.
Mentioned together: Arianism, Theodosius I, Constantine the Great, Nicene Christianity, Alexandria, Rome, Constantinople, The Search for the Christian Doctrine of God, R. P. C. Hanson, Council of Constantinople