Maxentius was a legal "Emperor" of the 4 ruling the Empire.
Constantine was "illegal" and wanted power consolidated.
The Chi Rho was painted, not a cross.
If Constantine ever converted it was later in life.
Christianity as the official religion was after the death of Constantine.
Maxentius was a legal "Emperor" of the 4 ruling the Empire. Constantine was "illegal" and wanted power consolidated. The Chi Rho was painted, not a cross. If Constantine ever converted it was later in life. Christianity as the official religion was after the death of Constantine.