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Persecution generally ended in the Roman Empire in 317 A.D., with the [[Edict of Milan]].

Persecution generally ended in the Roman Empire in 317 A.D., with the [[Edict of Milan]].

During the [[Protestant Reformation]] many [[martyrs to the faith]] were persecuted and murdered by the [[Roman Catholic Church]].

During the [[Protestant Reformation]] many [[martyrs to the faith]] on both sides were persecuted and murdered.

In contemporary period, Christians continue to be persecuted in [[communist]] countries like [[China]], [[Islamic]] countries and [[Hindu]] majority country like [[India]]. In [[South Asia]], Christians are persecuted in [[India]], [[Nepal]], [[Pakistan]] and [[Sri Lanka]].<ref name=CSWSA>[http://www.online2.church123.com/christiansolidarityworldwide2/region3.htm South Asia]</ref>

In contemporary period, Christians continue to be persecuted in [[communist]] countries like [[China]], [[Islamic]] countries and [[Hindu]] majority country like [[India]]. In [[South Asia]], Christians are persecuted in [[India]], [[Nepal]], [[Pakistan]] and [[Sri Lanka]].<ref name=CSWSA>[http://www.online2.church123.com/christiansolidarityworldwide2/region3.htm South Asia]</ref>