 He was victorious in the battle, and as a result legalized the practice of Christianity in the empire, and was himself baptized before his death.Constantine's victory was seen by Christians not only as a military victory, but as a victory of Christ over those who would persecute the new faith.After this point, we begin to see in Christian art the Greek letters "IC" (Jesus) "XC" (Christ) "NIKA" ("is victorious, conquers") added to depictions of the cross.