A scriptorium of the first four centuries

The Timeline

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Every named person of Christianity’s first four centuries — apostles and deacons, patrons and martyrs, the emperors and adversaries who crossed their path — set on a single spine and ordered by the year of their death. Select any figure for their dossier, portraits, writings, and the texts that name them.

Church figuresExternal witnessesEvents & councilsAll 49 events →
1,152 profiles·995 church figures·157 external witnesses·49 events·ordered by year of death
The Apostolic Age
AD 4 – 70 · 149 figures · 7 events

Eyewitnesses of Jesus carry the message from Jerusalem to Rome.

  1. d. 1
    H Herod the Greatc. 73 BC – March/April 4 BC King of Judaea (37–4 BC) · Builder of the Temple External witnessJerusalem · Jericho · Caesarea Maritima ·…
  2. c. 1
    A Anna the Prophetessfl. c. AD 1, aged 84 (death… Prophetess · Daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher Apostolic AgeJerusalem
  3. c. 1
    Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptistfl. c. 5 BC (death unrecorded) Of the daughters of Aaron · Kinswoman of Mary Apostolic Agethe hill country of Judaea
  4. c. 1
    S Simeon the God-Receiverfl. c. AD 1; d. shortly after the… Prophet · Received the Christ in the Temple · Author of the Nunc dimittis Apostolic AgeJerusalem
  5. c. 1
    Z Zacharias the Priestfl. c. 5 BC (death unrecorded in… Priest of the course of Abijah · Father of John the Baptist Apostolic Agethe hill country of Judaea, Jerusalem
  6. d. 12
    S Saint Anned. c. AD 12 (traditional) Mother of the Virgin Mary Apostolic AgeJerusalem / Sepphoris (trad.)
  7. d. 14
    C Caesar Augustus63 BC – AD 14 First Roman Emperor (27 BC – AD 14) External witnessRome
  8. d. 18
    H Herod Archelaus23 BC – c. AD 18 (deposed AD 6) Ethnarch of Judaea, Samaria and Idumaea (4 BC – AD 6) External witnessJerusalem, exile in Gaul
  9. d. 20
    J Joseph the Carpenterd. before AD 30 (unrecorded; aged… Τέκτων of Nazareth · Husband of Mary Apostolic AgeBethlehem, Nazareth (via Egypt)
  10. d. 21
    Q Quirinius (Cyrenius)c. 51 BC – AD 21 Legate of Syria · Named by Luke for the census External witnessAntioch, Syria
  11. c. 29
    L Lysanias of Abilenefl. AD 29 (dates otherwise… Tetrarch of Abilene External witnessAbilene, in the Anti-Lebanon
  12. d. 29
    John the Baptist John the Baptistd. c. AD 28–36 (beheaded at… Forerunner · Baptizer in the Jordan · Martyr Apostolic AgeJudaean wilderness, Machaerus
  13. AD 30
    Crucifixion, Resurrection & PentecostEvent The execution of Jesus under Pontius Pilate at Passover, the empty tomb, and the descent of the Spirit fifty days later…
  14. c. 30
    B Barabbasfl. AD 30 (released; life… Insurrectionist · Released in place of Christ External witnessJerusalem
  15. d. 30
    Judas Iscariot Judas Iscariotd. AD 30 Apostle who betrayed the Lord External witnessKerioth(?), Jerusalem
  16. d. 30
    Jesus of Nazareth Jesus of Nazarethb. c. 4 BC (before the death of… The Christ · Head of the Church Apostolic AgeBethlehem, Nazareth, Galilee, Jerusalem
  17. c. 30
    J Joseph of Arimatheafl. AD 30 (death unrecorded) Councillor · Buried the body of Jesus Apostolic AgeArimathea, Jerusalem
  18. c. 30
    N Nathanael of Canafl. c. AD 30 (death unrecorded) Disciple · Called on the second day · Witness of the Resurrection appearance at… Apostolic AgeCana of Galilee
  19. c. 30
    N Nicodemus the Phariseefl. c. AD 30 (death unrecorded) Pharisee · Ruler of the Jews · Teacher of Israel Apostolic AgeJerusalem
  20. c. 30
    T The Centurion at the Crossfl. AD 30 (death unrecorded) Roman officer at the crucifixion Apostolic AgeJerusalem
  21. c. 31
    J Jairusfl. c. AD 31 (death unrecorded) Ruler of the synagogue · Father of the raised daughter Apostolic AgeCapernaum, Galilee
  22. c. 31
    S Simon the Phariseefl. c. AD 31 Pharisee of Galilee · Host of the anointing of Luke 7 Apostolic AgeGalilee
  23. c. 31
    T The Sinful Woman (Luke 7)fl. c. AD 31 (unnamed; life… Penitent of Galilee · Anointed Jesus in the Pharisee's house Apostolic AgeGalilee
  24. c. 32
    B Bartimaeusfl. c. AD 32 (death unrecorded) Blind beggar of Jericho · Followed Jesus in the way Apostolic AgeJericho
  25. d. 33
    A Ananias of Jerusalemd. c. 33 Member of the first Jerusalem community Apostolic AgeJerusalem
  26. d. 33
    D Dismas (the Penitent Thief)d. AD 33 (crucified with Christ) The good thief · Promised paradise Apostolic AgeGolgotha
  27. c. 33
    J Joanna, wife of Chuzafl. c. AD 30–33 Benefactor of the ministry · Witness of the empty tomb Apostolic AgeGalilee (court of Herod Antipas), Jerusalem
  28. c. 33
    J Joses, brother of the Lordfl. c. AD 30 (death unrecorded) Brother of the Lord Apostolic AgeNazareth
  29. c. 33
    L Lazarus of Bethanyfl. c. AD 33; later life… Brother of Martha and Mary · Raised from the dead at Bethany Apostolic AgeBethany, near Jerusalem
  30. c. 33
    Martha of Bethany Martha of Bethanyfl. c. AD 30–33 Mistress of the Bethany household · Confessed Christ before the tomb Apostolic AgeBethany, near Jerusalem
  31. c. 33
    M Mary Magdalenefl. c. AD 30–33 (later life… Disciple of Galilee · First witness of the Resurrection · ‘Apostle to the apostles’ Apostolic AgeMagdala, Galilee, Jerusalem
  32. c. 33
    Mary of Bethany Mary of Bethanyfl. c. AD 30–33 Disciple · Sister of Martha and Lazarus · Anointed Jesus at Bethany Apostolic AgeBethany, near Jerusalem
  33. c. 33
    M Mary of Clopasfl. c. AD 33 (death unrecorded) Kinswoman of the Virgin · Witness of the crucifixion Apostolic AgeJerusalem
  34. c. 33
    M Mary, mother of James and Josesfl. c. AD 30–33 (death unrecorded) Disciple of Galilee · Witness of the crucifixion and the burial · Bearer of spices… Apostolic AgeGalilee, Jerusalem
  35. c. 33
    S Salome the Myrrh-bearerfl. c. AD 30–33 (death unrecorded) Disciple of Galilee · Witness of the crucifixion · Bearer of spices to the tomb Apostolic AgeGalilee, Jerusalem
  36. d. 33
    S Sapphirad. c. 33 Member of the first Jerusalem community Apostolic AgeJerusalem
  37. c. 33
    S Simon, brother of the Lordfl. c. AD 30 (death unrecorded) Brother of the Lord Apostolic AgeNazareth
  38. c. 33
    S Susannafl. c. AD 30 (death unrecorded) Benefactor of the ministry Apostolic AgeGalilee
  39. d. 34
    P Philip the Tetrarchc. 20 BC – AD 34 Tetrarch of Ituraea and Trachonitis (4 BC – AD 34) External witnessCaesarea Philippi
  40. c. 34
    P Pontius Pilate's Wife (Procula)fl. AD 33 (death unrecorded) Roman noblewoman · Warned Pilate at the trial External witnessJerusalem
  41. d. 34
    Stephen the Protomartyr Stephen the Protomartyrc. 5 – c. 34 Deacon of Jerusalem · First Martyr Apostolic AgeJerusalem
  42. d. 36
    J Joseph Caiaphasdeposed AD 36, d. thereafter High priest at the trial of Jesus External witnessJerusalem
  43. d. 37
    Emperor Tiberius Emperor Tiberius42 BC – AD 37 Roman Emperor · Reigning at the Crucifixion External witnessRome, Capri
  44. d. 37
    Pontius Pilate Pontius Pilaterecalled AD 36/37; d. c. 37+… Prefect of Judaea · Judge of Jesus External witnessCaesarea Maritima / Jerusalem
  45. d. 39
    H Herod Antipasexiled AD 39, d. thereafter Tetrarch of Galilee · Executioner of the Baptist External witnessGalilee, exile in Gaul
  46. d. 39
    H Herodiasc. 15 BC – after AD 39 (exiled to… Wife of Herod Antipas · Procured the death of the Baptist External witnessGalilee, exile in Gaul
  47. d. 40
    A Annas (Ananus I)d. c. 40 High priest emeritus · Head of the priestly dynasty External witnessJerusalem
  48. d. 40
    T Tabitha (Dorcas)d. after c. 36 (raised at Joppa) Disciple of Joppa · Benefactress Apostolic AgeJoppa
  49. c. 42
    A Aeneas of Lyddafl. c. 35 (death unrecorded) Paralytic healed by Peter Apostolic AgeLydda
  50. AD 44
    Persecution under Herod Agrippa I — James beheaded, Peter imprisonedEvent Agrippa I killed James son of Zebedee with the sword and imprisoned Peter, and died at Caesarea in the same chapter of…
  51. d. 44
    Herod Agrippa I Herod Agrippa Id. AD 44 King of Judaea · Persecutor of the apostles External witnessJerusalem
  52. d. 44
    James, son of Zebedee James, son of Zebedeed. AD 44 Apostle of the Twelve · First apostolic martyr Apostolic AgeGalilee, Jerusalem
  53. d. 45
    A Ananias of Damascusd. mid-1st c. (trad. martyred at… Disciple of Damascus · Baptizer of Paul Apostolic AgeDamascus
  54. c. 47
    S Sergius Paulusfl. AD 47 (death unrecorded) Proconsul of Cyprus · First Roman official recorded as believing Apostolic AgePaphos, Cyprus
  55. d. 48
    Mary, the Mother of Jesus Mary, the Mother of Jesusd. c. 41–48 (traditions vary) Mother of the Lord Apostolic AgeNazareth, Jerusalem (or Ephesus)
  56. AD 49
    Council of JerusalemEvent The assembly that decided Gentile converts need not keep the whole Law, and sent its decree to Antioch by the hand of…
  57. c. 50
    E Elymas (Bar-Jesus)fl. AD 47 (death unrecorded) Magus at the court of Cyprus External witnessPaphos, Cyprus
  58. d. 50
    Philo of Alexandria Philo of Alexandriac. 20 BC – c. AD 50 Jewish philosopher · Witness of the Alexandrian community External witnessAlexandria
  59. d. 50
    King Abgar V of Edessa King Abgar V of Edessad. c. AD 50 (trad. convert of… King of Osroene · First royal name in Christian tradition Apostolic AgeEdessa
  60. c. 50
    S Simon the Tannerfl. c. 36 (death unrecorded) Host of Peter at Joppa Apostolic AgeJoppa
  61. d. 52
    G Gamaliel the Elderd. c. 52 Pharisee · Doctor of the law · Teacher of Paul External witnessJerusalem
  62. c. 53
    M Mary, Mother of John Markfl. c. 44 (death unrecorded) Householder of the Jerusalem church Apostolic AgeJerusalem
  63. d. 54
    Emperor Claudius Emperor Claudiusd. AD 54 Roman Emperor (41–54) External witnessRome
  64. c. 55
    R Rhodafl. c. 44 (death unrecorded) Servant of the house of Mary Apostolic AgeJerusalem
  65. c. 55
    S Simon of Cyrenefl. AD 30 (death unrecorded) Bearer of the cross Apostolic AgeCyrene, Jerusalem
  66. AD 57
    Paul writes Romans — 35+ believers of Rome greeted by nameEvent The letter that names more ordinary Christians than any other document of the first century, and the reason this…
  67. c. 57
    D Demetrius the Silversmithfl. c. 55 (death unrecorded) Guild-master of the Artemis trade External witnessEphesus
  68. c. 58
    T Tertullusfl. AD 58 Advocate · Prosecutor of Paul before Felix External witnessCaesarea Maritima
  69. c. 59
    C Claudius Lysiasfl. AD 57–59 Tribune of the cohort at Jerusalem External witnessJerusalem
  70. d. 60
    Andrew the Apostle Andrew the Apostled. c. 60–70 (trad., Patras) Apostle of the Twelve · “The First-Called” Apostolic AgeBethsaida, Achaia (trad.)
  71. c. 60
    Cornelius the Centurion Cornelius the Centurionfl. c. 37 (trad. later bishop of… Centurion of the Italian Cohort · First Gentile convert Apostolic AgeCaesarea Maritima
  72. c. 60
    S Simeon called Nigerfl. c. 46 (death unrecorded) Prophet and teacher of Antioch Apostolic AgeAntioch
  73. d. 60
    T The Didachist (Author of the Didache)treatise c. AD 50–70 (trad.… Anonymous compiler · “The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles” Apostolic AgeSyria or Palestine
  74. c. 60
    T The Ethiopian Eunuchfl. c. 36 (death unrecorded) Treasurer of Candace · First African convert Apostolic AgeMeroë (Kush), Jerusalem
  75. d. 61
    Barnabas of Cyprus Barnabas of Cyprusc. 5 – c. 61 Apostle of Antioch & Cyprus · “Son of Encouragement” Apostolic AgeCyprus, Antioch
  76. c. 61
    L Lucius of Cyrenefl. c. 46 (death unrecorded) Prophet and teacher of Antioch Apostolic AgeCyrene, Antioch
  77. AD 62
    Ananus has James the Just stoned in the interregnumEvent The death of the Lord’s brother in the gap between two Roman governors, reported by a Jewish historian and by a…
  78. d. 62
    A Antonius Felixrecalled c. AD 59/60, d.… Procurator of Judaea · Paul’s first Roman judge External witnessCaesarea Maritima
  79. d. 62
    P Porcius Festusd. AD 62 (in office) Procurator of Judaea External witnessCaesarea Maritima
  80. d. 62
    S Salome, daughter of Herodiasc. AD 14 – c. AD 62 (dates… Herodian princess · Danced before Herod Antipas External witnessGalilee, Chalcis
  81. c. 62
    A Alexander, son of Simon of Cyrenefl. c. 30–60 (death unrecorded) Son of the cross-bearer Apostolic AgeCyrene, Rome(?)
  82. d. 62
    James the Just James the Justc. 1 – 62 Brother of Jesus · Bishop of Jerusalem Apostolic AgeNazareth, Jerusalem
  83. d. 62
    J James, son of Alphaeusd. 1st c. (trad. c. 62) Apostle of the Twelve Apostolic AgeGalilee
  84. c. 62
    J Judas called Barsabbasfl. c. 49 (death unrecorded) Prophet of Jerusalem · Envoy of the Council Apostolic AgeJerusalem
  85. c. 62
    L Loisfl. c. 48 (death unrecorded) Grandmother of Timothy · Believer of Lystra Apostolic AgeLystra, Lycaonia
  86. c. 62
    L Lydia of Thyatirafl. c. 50 (death unrecorded) Dealer in purple · First convert of Europe Apostolic AgeThyatira, Philippi
  87. c. 62
    M Manaenfl. c. 46 (death unrecorded) Teacher of Antioch · Foster-brother of Herod Antipas Apostolic AgeAntioch
  88. c. 63
    E Epaphrasfl. c. 55–62 (death unrecorded… Founder-evangelist of Colossae Apostolic AgeColossae, Rome
  89. c. 63
    E Euodia of Philippifl. c. 62 (death unrecorded) Co-worker of Paul at Philippi Apostolic AgePhilippi
  90. c. 63
    J Jason of Thessalonicafl. c. 50 (death unrecorded) Host of the Thessalonian mission Apostolic AgeThessalonica
  91. d. 63
    M Matthias the Apostled. c. 63 (trad.) Apostle · Chosen to complete the Twelve Apostolic AgeJerusalem
  92. c. 63
    S Syntyche of Philippifl. c. 62 (death unrecorded) Co-worker of Paul at Philippi Apostolic AgePhilippi
  93. AD 64
    Great Fire of Rome — Nero’s persecutionEvent The fire Nero blamed on the Christians, described by a Roman senator who despised them, and the persecution in which…
  94. d. 64
    A Aristarchus of Thessalonicad. c. 64–67 (trad., under Nero) Companion of Paul · “Fellow prisoner” Apostolic AgeThessalonica, Rome
  95. c. 64
    C Clement of Philippifl. c. 62 (death unrecorded) Co-worker of Paul at Philippi Apostolic AgePhilippi
  96. c. 64
    G Gaius of Macedoniafl. c. 55 (death unrecorded) Travel companion of Paul Apostolic AgeMacedonia, Ephesus
  97. c. 64
    S Syzygus (“True Yokefellow”)fl. c. 62 (identity debated) Addressee at Philippi Apostolic AgePhilippi
  98. c. 64
    T Titius Justusfl. c. 51 (death unrecorded) God-fearer of Corinth · Host of the mission Apostolic AgeCorinth
  99. d. 65
    G Gallio (Lucius Junius Gallio Annaeanus)d. c. 65 Proconsul of Achaia · Brother of Seneca External witnessCorinth
  100. c. 65
    H Helen of Tyrefl. c. AD 40–60 (death unrecorded) Companion of Simon Magus · The Simonians' 'First Thought' External witnessTyre, Samaria, Rome
  101. d. 65
    Seneca the Younger Seneca the Youngerc. 4 BC – AD 65 (forced suicide) Stoic philosopher · Tutor of Nero · Brother of Gallio External witnessRome
  102. d. 65
    S Simon Magusd. c. 65 (trad., at Rome) Samaritan magus · Archetype of heresy External witnessSamaria, Rome
  103. c. 65
    C Crispus of Corinthfl. c. 51 (trad. later bishop of… Ruler of the synagogue · Convert Apostolic AgeCorinth
  104. c. 65
    D Damaris of Athensfl. c. 50 (death unrecorded) Convert of the Areopagus address Apostolic AgeAthens
  105. c. 65
    E Epaphroditusfl. c. 62 (trad. later bishop of… Messenger of the Philippians Apostolic AgePhilippi, Rome
  106. c. 65
    G Gaius of Derbefl. c. 57 (death unrecorded) Delegate of the Jerusalem collection Apostolic AgeDerbe, Lycaonia
  107. d. 65
    J Judas son of James (Thaddaeus)d. c. 65 (trad., Persia) Apostle of the Twelve Apostolic AgeGalilee, Syria & Persia (trad.)
  108. c. 65
    N Nympha of Laodiceafl. c. 62 (death unrecorded) Householder of a house church Apostolic AgeLaodicea
  109. d. 65
    Paul of Tarsus Paul of Tarsusc. 5 – c. 64/67 Apostle to the Gentiles Apostolic AgeTarsus, Rome
  110. c. 65
    P Philetusfl. c. AD 65 (death unrecorded) Teacher within the church, named for error Apostolic AgeEphesus (by implication)
  111. c. 65
    S Secundus of Thessalonicafl. c. 57 (death unrecorded) Delegate of Thessalonica Apostolic AgeThessalonica
  112. d. 65
    S Silas (Silvanus)d. later 1st c. (trad., Macedonia) Prophet of Jerusalem · Companion of Paul · Co-sender of epistles Apostolic AgeJerusalem, Macedonia
  113. d. 65
    S Simon the Zealotd. c. 65 or later (trads. diverge) Apostle of the Twelve Apostolic AgeGalilee, Persia (trad.)
  114. c. 65
    S Sopater son of Pyrrhus (Sosipater)fl. c. 57 (death unrecorded) Delegate of Beroea Apostolic AgeBeroea
  115. c. 65
    S Sosthenes of Corinthfl. c. 51 (death unrecorded) Synagogue ruler · Later co-sender of 1 Corinthians Apostolic AgeCorinth
  116. d. 65
    The Author of Hebrews The Author of Hebrewsepistle c. AD 63–67 (trad. dating) Anonymous author · Theologian of the priesthood of Christ Apostolic AgeUnknown (Italy connections; Alexandrian…
  117. d. 65
    T Trophimus of Ephesusd. c. 65 (trad., under Nero) Delegate of Asia · Occasion of Paul’s arrest Apostolic AgeEphesus
  118. c. 65
    Z Zenas the Lawyerfl. c. 63 (death unrecorded) Traveling teacher · Jurist Apostolic AgeCrete (in transit)
  119. c. 66
    A Alexander the Coppersmithfl. c. 65 (death unrecorded) Opponent of Paul External witnessEphesus(?)
  120. d. 66
    A Ananias son of Nedebaeusd. AD 66 (killed at the outbreak… High Priest (c. AD 47–59) · Prosecutor of Paul External witnessJerusalem
  121. c. 66
    A Achaicus of Corinthfl. c. 55 (death unrecorded) Delegate to Paul at Ephesus Apostolic AgeCorinth
  122. c. 66
    A Artemasfl. c. 63 (death unrecorded) Envoy of Paul to Crete Apostolic AgeCrete (assigned)
  123. c. 66
    C Carpus of Troasfl. c. 65 (death unrecorded) Host of Paul · Keeper of the cloak and books Apostolic AgeTroas
  124. c. 66
    C Chloe of Corinthfl. c. 55 (death unrecorded) Householder · Paul’s informant at Corinth Apostolic AgeCorinth
  125. c. 66
    E Erastus of Corinthfl. c. 55–65 (death unrecorded) City treasurer (oikonomos) of Corinth Apostolic AgeCorinth
  126. d. 66
    E Evodius of Antiochd. c. 66 Bishop of Antioch, after Peter Apostolic AgeAntioch
  127. c. 66
    H Hermogenesfl. c. 65 (death unrecorded) Asian believer who turned from Paul Apostolic AgeAsia
  128. c. 66
    J Jesus called Justusfl. c. 62 (death unrecorded) Jewish co-worker of Paul at Rome Apostolic AgeRome
  129. c. 66
    J Joseph Barsabbas Justusfl. AD 30 (death unrecorded) Candidate for the Twelfth apostleship Apostolic AgeJerusalem
  130. c. 66
    P Phoebe of Cenchreaefl. c. 57 (death unrecorded) Deacon of Cenchreae · Bearer of Romans Apostolic AgeCenchreae, Rome
  131. c. 66
    P Phygelusfl. c. 65 (death unrecorded) Asian believer who turned from Paul Apostolic AgeAsia
  132. d. 66
    Simon Peter Simon Peterc. 1 – c. 64/68 Apostle · Shepherd of the Roman church Apostolic AgeBethsaida, Rome
  133. c. 66
    S Stephanas of Corinthfl. c. 55 (death unrecorded) “Firstfruits of Achaia” · Householder Apostolic AgeCorinth
  134. c. 66
    T Thaddaeus of Edessa (Addai)fl. mid-1st c.; d. 1st century… One of the Seventy · Apostle of Edessa Apostolic AgeJerusalem, Edessa
  135. c. 66
    T The Mother of Rufusfl. c. 57 (death unrecorded) Matron of the Roman church Apostolic AgeRome
  136. d. 67
    A Aquila of Pontusd. later 1st c. (trad., with… Tent-maker · Host of house churches Apostolic AgePontus, Rome, Corinth, Ephesus
  137. c. 67
    C Claudia of Romefl. c. 66 (death unrecorded) Believer of the Roman church Apostolic AgeRome
  138. c. 67
    D Demasfl. c. 60–66 (death unrecorded) Co-worker of Paul, who departed Apostolic AgeRome, Thessalonica
  139. c. 67
    E Eubulus of Romefl. c. 66 (death unrecorded) Believer of the Roman church Apostolic AgeRome
  140. c. 67
    E Eunicefl. c. 50 (death unrecorded) Mother of Timothy Apostolic AgeLystra, Lycaonia
  141. c. 67
    E Eutychus of Troasfl. c. 57 (death unrecorded) Young believer restored at Troas Apostolic AgeTroas
  142. d. 67
    P Prisca (Priscilla)d. later 1st c. (trad., Rome or… Teacher · Host of house churches on three coasts Apostolic AgeRome, Corinth, Ephesus, Rome
  143. c. 67
    P Pudens of Romefl. c. 66 (death unrecorded) Believer of the Roman church Apostolic AgeRome
  144. c. 67
    T Tychicusfl. c. 57–66 (death unrecorded) Delegate of Asia · Letter-carrier of the captivity epistles Apostolic AgeAsia, Rome
  145. d. 68
    A Ananus II (the Younger)d. AD 68 (killed in the revolt) High Priest · Convened the Sanhedrin against James External witnessJerusalem
  146. d. 68
    Emperor Nero Emperor Nerod. AD 68 (suicide) Roman Emperor (54–68) · First imperial persecutor External witnessRome
  147. d. 68
    A Apphia of Colossaed. c. 68 (trad., with Philemon) “Our sister” of the Colossian house church Apostolic AgeColossae
  148. d. 68
    A Archippusd. c. 68 (trad., with Philemon) Minister of the Lycus valley churches Apostolic AgeColossae / Laodicea
  149. d. 68
    B Bartholomew the Apostled. c. 68–71 (trad., Albanopolis) Apostle of the Twelve Apostolic AgeGalilee, Armenia (trad.)
  150. d. 68
    John Mark John Markc. 12 – c. 68 Evangelist · Founder of the church of Alexandria Apostolic AgeJerusalem, Alexandria
  151. c. 68
    M Mnason of Cyprusfl. c. 57 (death unrecorded) “An old disciple” · Host of Paul’s last journey Apostolic AgeCyprus, Jerusalem road
  152. d. 68
    N Nazarius of Milanmartyr of Milan; date uncertain… Martyr · Relics discovered by Ambrose Apostolic AgeMilan
  153. d. 68
    P Philemon of Colossaed. c. 68 (trad., martyred under… Householder · Recipient of Paul’s letter Apostolic AgeColossae
  154. d. 69
    O Ofonius Tigellinusd. AD 69 (forced suicide) Praetorian Prefect of Nero · Instrument of the terror External witnessRome
  155. c. 69
    C Crescensfl. c. 66 (death unrecorded) Co-worker sent to Galatia Apostolic AgeRome, Galatia
The Apostolic Fathers
AD 70 – 130 · 113 figures · 5 events

The generation taught by the apostles — and the last of the apostles themselves — pass from the scene.

  1. AD 70
    Fall of JerusalemEvent The destruction of the Temple, recorded by a Jewish general who watched it from the Roman side, and the flight of the…
  2. d. 70
    A Agabus the Prophetd. c. 70 (trad.) Prophet of Jerusalem Apostolic FathersJerusalem, Antioch, Caesarea Maritima
  3. c. 70
    E Epaenetusfl. c. 57 (death unrecorded) “Firstfruits of Asia” Apostolic FathersAsia, Rome
  4. d. 70
    T Timon the Deacond. later 1st c. (trad., martyred) One of the Seven of Jerusalem Apostolic FathersJerusalem
  5. c. 71
    M Mary of Romefl. c. 57 (death unrecorded) Laborer of the Roman church Apostolic FathersRome
  6. c. 72
    A Andronicusfl. c. 57 (in Christ before Paul) Kinsman of Paul · “Of note among the apostles” Apostolic FathersRome
  7. c. 72
    C Clopas (Cleopas?)fl. AD 30 (death unrecorded) Brother of Joseph (per Hegesippus) · Father of Symeon Apostolic FathersGalilee / Jerusalem
  8. c. 72
    J Juniafl. c. 57 (in Christ before Paul) Kinswoman of Paul · “Of note among the apostles” Apostolic FathersRome
  9. d. 72
    Thomas the Apostle Thomas the Apostled. AD 72 (trad., Mylapore) Apostle of the Twelve · “The Twin” Apostolic FathersGalilee, Parthia & India (trad.)
  10. c. 73
    A Ampliatusfl. c. 57 (death unrecorded) “My beloved in the Lord” Apostolic FathersRome
  11. c. 73
    U Urbanusfl. c. 57 (death unrecorded) “Our helper in Christ” Apostolic FathersRome
  12. c. 74
    A Apellesfl. c. 57 (death unrecorded) “Approved in Christ” Apostolic FathersRome
  13. d. 74
    Matthew the Apostle Matthew the Apostled. c. 74 (trads. diverge) Apostle · Tax collector · Evangelist by tradition Apostolic FathersCapernaum, Judaea & beyond
  14. c. 74
    S Stachysfl. c. 57 (death unrecorded) “My beloved” Apostolic FathersRome
  15. c. 75
    H Herodionfl. c. 57 (death unrecorded) Kinsman of Paul Apostolic FathersRome
  16. c. 75
    T The Household of Aristobulusfl. c. 57 Believing slaves and freedmen of a great house Apostolic FathersRome
  17. d. 76
    L Linus of Romed. c. 76 Bishop of Rome after the apostles Apostolic FathersRome
  18. d. 76
    N Nicanor the Deacond. c. 76 (trad., Cyprus) One of the Seven of Jerusalem Apostolic FathersJerusalem, Cyprus (trad.)
  19. c. 76
    N Nicolaus of Antiochfl. c. 35 (death unrecorded) Deacon of the Seven · Proselyte Apostolic FathersAntioch, Jerusalem
  20. c. 76
    O Onesiphorus of Ephesusfl. c. 65 (death unrecorded) Householder · Visited Paul in prison at Rome Apostolic FathersEphesus
  21. d. 76
    P Prochorus the Deacond. later 1st c. (trad., Antioch… One of the Seven of Jerusalem Apostolic FathersJerusalem
  22. c. 76
    T The Household of Narcissusfl. c. 57 Believers within a freedman’s establishment Apostolic FathersRome
  23. c. 77
    T Tryphaenafl. c. 57 (death unrecorded) Laborer in the Lord Apostolic FathersRome
  24. c. 77
    T Tryphosafl. c. 57 (death unrecorded) Laborer in the Lord Apostolic FathersRome
  25. c. 78
    P Persisfl. c. 57 (death unrecorded) “The beloved, who laboured much in the Lord” Apostolic FathersRome
  26. d. 79
    B Bernicec. AD 28 – after AD 79 Herodian princess · Present at Paul’s hearing before Agrippa II External witnessCaesarea Maritima, Rome
  27. d. 79
    D Drusillac. AD 38 – c. AD 79 Wife of the procurator Felix · Herodian princess External witnessCaesarea Maritima
  28. d. 79
    Emperor Vespasian Emperor VespasianAD 9 – 79 Roman Emperor · Subduer of the Jews, no persecutor External witnessRome
  29. c. 79
    R Rufus of Romefl. c. 57 (death unrecorded) “Chosen in the Lord” · Possibly son of Simon of Cyrene Apostolic FathersRome
  30. c. 80
    A Asyncritusfl. c. 57 (death unrecorded) Believer of a Roman house circle Apostolic FathersRome
  31. d. 80
    J Jude, the Brother of the Lordd. c. 80 (trad.) Brother of Jesus · Author of the epistle Apostolic FathersGalilee
  32. d. 80
    P Philip the Apostled. c. 80 (trad., Hierapolis) Apostle of the Twelve Apostolic FathersBethsaida, Phrygia (trad.)
  33. c. 80
    P Phlegonfl. c. 57 (death unrecorded) Believer of a Roman house circle Apostolic FathersRome
  34. c. 81
    H Hermes of Romefl. c. 57 (death unrecorded) Believer of a Roman house circle Apostolic FathersRome
  35. c. 81
    P Patrobasfl. c. 57 (death unrecorded) Believer of a Roman house circle Apostolic FathersRome
  36. d. 82
    A Annianus of Alexandriad. c. 82 Bishop of Alexandria, after Mark Apostolic FathersAlexandria
  37. c. 82
    H Hermas of Romans 16fl. c. 57 (death unrecorded) Believer of a Roman house circle Apostolic FathersRome
  38. c. 83
    J Juliafl. c. 57 (death unrecorded) Believer of a Roman house circle Apostolic FathersRome
  39. c. 83
    P Philologusfl. c. 57 (death unrecorded) Believer of a Roman house circle Apostolic FathersRome
  40. d. 84
    Luke the Evangelist Luke the Evangelistc. 10 – c. 84 Physician · Historian of the church Apostolic FathersAntioch, Greece
  41. c. 84
    N Nereus and His Sisterfl. c. 57 (death unrecorded) Believers of a Roman house circle Apostolic FathersRome
  42. d. 84
    P Philip the Evangelistd. c. 84 (trad.) Deacon of the Seven · Evangelist of Samaria and the coast Apostolic FathersJerusalem, Samaria, Caesarea Maritima
  43. c. 84
    T Tertius the Scribefl. c. 57 (death unrecorded) Amanuensis of the Epistle to the Romans Apostolic FathersCorinth
  44. d. 85
    A Apollos of Alexandriad. later 1st c. Alexandrian teacher · “Mighty in the scriptures” Apostolic FathersAlexandria, Ephesus, Corinth
  45. c. 85
    O Olympasfl. c. 57 (death unrecorded) Believer of a Roman house circle Apostolic FathersRome
  46. c. 86
    G Gaius of Corinthfl. c. 57 (death unrecorded) “Host of the whole church” Apostolic FathersCorinth
  47. c. 86
    Q Quartus the Brotherfl. c. 57 (death unrecorded) Believer at Corinth Apostolic FathersCorinth
  48. d. 88
    Anacletus (Cletus) of Rome Anacletus (Cletus) of Romed. c. 88 Bishop of Rome Apostolic FathersRome
  49. d. 90
    O Onesimusd. c. 90 (trad.; the Ephesian… Runaway slave · “A brother beloved” Apostolic FathersColossae, Rome, (Ephesus?)
  50. c. 90
    Thecla of Iconium Thecla of Iconiumfl. c. AD 45–90 (trad.); her Acts… Virgin · Protomartyr among women (by tradition) Apostolic FathersIconium, Seleucia
  51. d. 92
    A Antipas of Pergamumd. c. 92 (trad., under Domitian) “My faithful martyr” of Pergamum Apostolic FathersPergamum
  52. d. 93
    Herod Agrippa II Herod Agrippa IId. c. 93 King · Last of the Herods · Paul’s royal auditor External witnessCaesarea Maritima, Rome
  53. AD 95
    Domitian’s reprisals — John exiled to Patmos (trad.)Event A persecution that reached the emperor’s own household, and the island exile from which the Apocalypse dates itself.
  54. d. 95
    A Abilius of Alexandriad. c. 95 Bishop of Alexandria Apostolic FathersAlexandria
  55. d. 95
    D Dionysius the Areopagited. c. 95 (trad., martyred under… Judge of the Areopagus · Convert of Paul Apostolic FathersAthens
  56. d. 95
    T The Elect Ladyaddressed c. AD 90–100 Addressee of 2 John Apostolic FathersAsia
  57. AD 96
    Rome’s letter to Corinth (1 Clement) — envoys Ephebus, Bito, FortunatusEvent The earliest Christian document outside the New Testament, sent by named envoys, and the earliest evidence that Rome…
  58. d. 96
    Emperor Domitian Emperor Domitiand. AD 96 (assassinated) Roman Emperor (81–96) · Persecutor External witnessRome
  59. d. 96
    F Flavia Domitillaexiled AD 95; d. thereafter Imperial noblewoman · Confessor Apostolic FathersRome, Pandateria
  60. c. 96
    F Fortunatus of Corinthfl. c. 55 – c. 96 Delegate to Paul · (Likely) envoy of Clement’s letter Apostolic FathersCorinth, Rome
  61. d. 96
    T Titus of Creted. c. 96/107 (trad., Crete, in… Paul’s Greek co-worker · Delegate of Crete Apostolic FathersAntioch, Corinth, Crete
  62. d. 97
    Timothy of Lystra Timothy of Lystrad. c. 97 (trad., Ephesus) Paul’s “own son in the faith” · Delegate of the churches Apostolic FathersLystra, Ephesus
  63. d. 98
    Emperor Nerva Emperor Nervad. AD 98 Roman Emperor (96–98) External witnessRome
  64. c. 98
    D Diotrephesfl. c. 90 (death unrecorded) Local church leader opposed to the Elder Apostolic FathersAsia
  65. d. 98
    P Parmenas the Deacond. c. 98 (trad., Philippi) One of the Seven of Jerusalem Apostolic FathersJerusalem, Macedonia (trad.)
  66. d. 99
    Clement of Rome Clement of Romec. 35 – c. 99 Bishop of Rome Apostolic FathersRome
  67. d. 100
    Apollonius of Tyana Apollonius of Tyanad. c. AD 100 (death unrecorded) Neopythagorean sage · Pagan counter-Christ External witnessTyana, Cappadocia
  68. c. 100
    C Cerinthusfl. c. 90–100 Heresiarch of Asia External witnessAsia (Ephesus)
  69. d. 100
    Flavius Josephus Flavius Josephusc. AD 37 – c. 100 Jewish historian · Witness to James, John the Baptist & Jesus External witnessJerusalem, Rome
  70. c. 100
    M Menander of Samariafl. c. 80–100 Samaritan magus · Successor of Simon External witnessSamaria, Antioch
  71. c. 100
    C Claudius Ephebusfl. c. 96 (death unrecorded) Envoy of the Roman church to Corinth Apostolic FathersRome, Corinth
  72. c. 100
    D Demetrius the Commendedfl. c. 90 (death unrecorded) Bearer of 3 John Apostolic FathersAsia
  73. c. 100
    G Gaius, Friend of the Elderfl. c. 90 (death unrecorded) Host of traveling brethren Apostolic FathersAsia
  74. d. 100
    John the Apostle John the Apostlec. 6 – c. 100 Apostle · Elder of Ephesus Apostolic FathersGalilee, Ephesus
  75. c. 100
    T The Four Daughters of Philipfl. c. 57 – c. 100 (deaths… Virgin prophetesses of Caesarea Apostolic FathersCaesarea Maritima, Hierapolis / Ephesus
  76. c. 100
    V Valerius Bitofl. c. 96 (death unrecorded) Envoy of the Roman church to Corinth Apostolic FathersRome, Corinth
  77. c. 101
    J Justus of Tiberiasfl. late 1st century (death… Jewish historian · Rival of Josephus External witnessTiberias, Galilee
  78. d. 101
    J John the Presbyter (“The Elder”)d. c. 100–110 Elder of the Ephesian circle · Possibly distinct from the Apostle Apostolic FathersEphesus
  79. d. 101
    M Mar Marid. c. AD 101 (traditional) Apostle of Mesopotamia · Church of the East Apostolic FathersEdessa, Seleucia-Ctesiphon
  80. d. 104
    A Aristiond. early 2nd c. “Disciple of the Lord” · Living voice of the first generation Apostolic FathersAsia (Smyrna, by later tradition)
  81. c. 105
    T The Grandsons of Judefl. c. 95 – c. 107 Confessors of the house of David · Church leaders in Galilee Apostolic FathersGalilee
  82. d. 106
    C Cerdon of Alexandriad. c. 106 Bishop of Alexandria Apostolic FathersAlexandria
  83. d. 107
    Evaristus of Rome Evaristus of Romed. c. 107 Bishop of Rome Apostolic FathersRome
  84. d. 107
    S Symeon, son of Clopasd. c. 107 (crucified under Trajan) Bishop of Jerusalem · Cousin of the Lord · Martyr at 120 years Apostolic FathersJerusalem
  85. d. 108
    Ignatius of Antioch Ignatius of Antiochc. 35 – c. 108 Bishop of Antioch · Martyr Apostolic FathersAntioch, Rome
  86. c. 109
    B Burrhus of Ephesusfl. c. 108 (death unrecorded) Deacon of Ephesus · Letter-carrier for Ignatius Apostolic FathersEphesus, Troas
  87. c. 109
    C Crocus of Ephesusfl. c. 108 (death unrecorded) Ephesian companion of Ignatius Apostolic FathersEphesus, Rome
  88. c. 110
    D Damas of Magnesiafl. c. 108 (death unrecorded) Bishop of Magnesia Apostolic FathersMagnesia on the Maeander
  89. c. 110
    P Philo of Ciliciafl. c. 108 (death unrecorded) Deacon of Cilicia · Minister to Ignatius Apostolic FathersCilicia, Troas
  90. c. 110
    P Polybius of Trallesfl. c. 108 (death unrecorded) Bishop of Tralles Apostolic FathersTralles
  91. c. 110
    R Rheus Agathopusfl. c. 108 (death unrecorded) Companion of Ignatius from Syria Apostolic FathersSyria, Troas
  92. c. 111
    J Justus of Jerusalemfl. c. 108 (death unrecorded) 3rd bishop of Jerusalem (of the circumcision) Apostolic FathersJerusalem
  93. AD 112
    Pliny writes Trajan about the ChristiansEvent The earliest surviving administrative account of how Rome dealt with Christians, written by a governor who did not know…
  94. c. 112
    A Alce of Smyrnafl. c. 108 – 155 (death… Believer of the Smyrnaean church Apostolic FathersSmyrna
  95. c. 112
    T Tavia of Smyrnafl. c. 108 (death unrecorded) Householder of the Smyrnaean church Apostolic FathersSmyrna
  96. d. 113
    Pliny the Younger Pliny the Youngerc. 61 – c. 113 Governor of Bithynia · Correspondent of Trajan on the Christians External witnessBithynia-Pontus
  97. c. 114
    Z Zacchaeus of Jerusalemfl. c. 112 (death unrecorded) 4th bishop of Jerusalem (of the circumcision) Apostolic FathersJerusalem
  98. d. 116
    Alexander of Rome Alexander of Romed. c. 116 Bishop of Rome Apostolic FathersRome
  99. c. 116
    T Tobias of Jerusalemfl. c. 115 (death unrecorded) 5th bishop of Jerusalem (of the circumcision) Apostolic FathersJerusalem
  100. AD 117
    Martyrdom of Symeon of Jerusalem & Ignatius under TrajanEvent The last man with a claimed blood tie to Jesus dies at a hundred and twenty, and a bishop writes seven letters on the…
  101. d. 117
    Emperor Trajan Emperor Trajand. AD 117 Roman Emperor (98–117) External witnessRome
  102. c. 118
    B Benjamin of Jerusalemfl. c. 117 (death unrecorded) 6th bishop of Jerusalem (of the circumcision) Apostolic FathersJerusalem
  103. d. 118
    P Primus of Alexandriad. c. 118 Bishop of Alexandria Apostolic FathersAlexandria
  104. d. 120
    Cornelius Tacitus Cornelius Tacitusc. AD 56 – c. 120 Roman historian · Witness of the Neronian persecution External witnessRome
  105. c. 120
    E Elchasai (Elxai)fl. c. AD 100–120 (quasi-legendary… Eponym of the Elkesaite baptizing sect External witnessParthian borderlands
  106. c. 120
    J John of Jerusalemfl. c. 119 (death unrecorded) 7th bishop of Jerusalem (of the circumcision) Apostolic FathersJerusalem
  107. c. 122
    M Matthias of Jerusalemfl. c. 121 (death unrecorded) 8th bishop of Jerusalem (of the circumcision) Apostolic FathersJerusalem
  108. c. 124
    P Philip of Jerusalemfl. c. 123 (death unrecorded) 9th bishop of Jerusalem (of the circumcision) Apostolic FathersJerusalem
  109. d. 125
    A Apronianus of Magnesiaattested AD 107 (death unrecorded) Presbyter of Magnesia Apostolic FathersMagnesia on the Maeander
  110. d. 125
    B Bassus of Magnesiaattested AD 107 (death unrecorded) Presbyter of Magnesia Apostolic FathersMagnesia on the Maeander
  111. d. 125
    P Publius of Athensd. c. AD 125 (martyr) Bishop of Athens · Martyr Apostolic FathersAthens
  112. c. 126
    S Seneca of Jerusalemfl. c. 125 (death unrecorded) 10th bishop of Jerusalem (of the circumcision) Apostolic FathersJerusalem
  113. d. 126
    Xystus I (Sixtus I) of Rome Xystus I (Sixtus I) of Romed. c. 126 Bishop of Rome Apostolic FathersRome
  114. d. 126
    Z Zotion of Magnesiaattested AD 107 (death unrecorded) Deacon of Magnesia Apostolic FathersMagnesia on the Maeander
  115. d. 127
    H Heros of Antiochd. c. 127 Bishop of Antioch Apostolic FathersAntioch
  116. c. 128
    J Justus II of Jerusalemfl. c. 127 (death unrecorded) 11th bishop of Jerusalem (of the circumcision) Apostolic FathersJerusalem
  117. d. 129
    J Justus of Alexandriad. c. 129 Bishop of Alexandria Apostolic FathersAlexandria
  118. c. 129
    Q Quadratus of Athensfl. c. 124; d. mid-2nd c. Earliest apologist · Bishop of Athens Apostolic FathersAthens
The Apologists
AD 130 – 180 · 85 figures · 5 events

Philosophers defend the faith before emperors and mobs.

  1. d. 130
    G Gaius Suetonius Tranquillusc. AD 69 – after 122 Roman biographer · Witness of 'Chrestus' and Nero's punishments External witnessRome
  2. c. 130
    S Saturninus of Antiochfl. c. AD 120 (death unrecorded) Syrian Gnostic teacher · Disciple of Menander External witnessAntioch
  3. d. 130
    S Serennius Granianusproconsul of Asia c. AD 121–122 Proconsul of Asia · Questioner of the trials External witnessprovince of Asia
  4. c. 130
    L Levi of Jerusalemfl. c. 129 (death unrecorded) 12th bishop of Jerusalem (of the circumcision) ApologistsJerusalem
  5. d. 130
    Papias of Hierapolis Papias of Hierapolisc. 60 – c. 130 Bishop of Hierapolis · Collector of apostolic memory ApologistsHierapolis, Phrygia
  6. c. 132
    E Ephres of Jerusalemfl. c. 131 (death unrecorded) 13th bishop of Jerusalem (of the circumcision) ApologistsJerusalem
  7. c. 133
    J Joseph of Jerusalemfl. c. 132 (death unrecorded) 14th bishop of Jerusalem (of the circumcision) ApologistsJerusalem
  8. AD 135
    Bar Kokhba revolt crushed — Aelia Capitolina; end of the Hebrew bishops of JerusalemEvent The revolt that ended Jewish Jerusalem, and with it the Jewish-Christian church of the city — a break the archive can…
  9. c. 135
    A Aquila the Translatorfl. c. AD 130 (death unrecorded) Proselyte of Pontus · Translator of the Hexapla's Aquila column External witnessPontus, Palestine
  10. d. 135
    Simon bar Kokhba Simon bar Kokhbad. AD 135 (fall of Betar) Leader of the Second Jewish Revolt · Persecutor of Christians External witnessJudaea
  11. c. 135
    Aristides of Athens Aristides of Athensfl. c. 125 Philosopher · Earliest surviving apologist ApologistsAthens
  12. d. 135
    E Euplus of Ephesusattested AD 107 (death unrecorded) Ephesian companion of Ignatius's route ApologistsEphesus
  13. d. 135
    F Fronto of Ephesusattested AD 107 (death unrecorded) Ephesian companion of Ignatius's route ApologistsEphesus
  14. d. 135
    J Judas of Jerusalemuntil AD 135 15th & last Hebrew bishop of Jerusalem ApologistsJerusalem
  15. d. 136
    Telesphorus of Rome Telesphorus of Romed. c. 136 Bishop of Rome · Martyr ApologistsRome
  16. d. 138
    Emperor Hadrian Emperor Hadriand. AD 138 Roman Emperor (117–138) External witnessRome
  17. c. 140
    C Carpocrates of Alexandriafl. c. 130 (death unrecorded) Gnostic teacher of Alexandria External witnessAlexandria
  18. c. 140
    T Tryphofl. c. 135 (death unrecorded) Jewish interlocutor of Justin's Dialogue External witnessEphesus (a refugee of the Bar Kokhba war)
  19. c. 140
    A Agrippa Castorfl. c. AD 135 (death unrecorded) Apologist · First named refuter of Basilides Apologistsunknown (probably Alexandria)
  20. d. 140
    D Daphnus of Smyrnaattested AD 107 (death unrecorded) Householder of the Smyrnaean church ApologistsSmyrna
  21. d. 140
    E Eutecnus of Smyrnaattested AD 107 (death unrecorded) Believer of the Smyrnaean church ApologistsSmyrna
  22. d. 140
    V Valens of Philippideposed c. AD 110–120 Presbyter of Philippi, fallen through avarice ApologistsPhilippi
  23. d. 141
    E Eumenes of Alexandriad. c. 141 Bishop of Alexandria ApologistsAlexandria
  24. d. 142
    Hyginus of Rome Hyginus of Romed. c. 142 Bishop of Rome ApologistsRome
  25. AD 144
    Marcion expelled at Rome — founds a rival church and canonEvent The first man to publish a fixed list of Christian scriptures, and the reason the church had to state which books were…
  26. c. 145
    B Basilides of Alexandriafl. c. 120 – 145 (death… Gnostic teacher of Alexandria External witnessAlexandria
  27. c. 145
    C Cerdo the Syrianfl. c. 138 – 144 (death… Teacher at Rome, repeatedly readmitted and finally expelled · Forerunner of Marcion ApologistsSyria, Rome
  28. c. 145
    Hermas of Rome Hermas of Romefl. c. 90 – 140 Freedman · Prophet of the Roman church ApologistsRome
  29. d. 148
    C Cornelius of Antiochd. c. 148 Bishop of Antioch ApologistsAntioch
  30. d. 150
    M Minucius Fundanusproconsul of Asia c. AD 122–123 Proconsul of Asia · Recipient of Hadrian's rescript External witnessprovince of Asia
  31. d. 150
    C Crescens, courier of Polycarpattested c. AD 110–120 Letter-carrier of Polycarp to Philippi ApologistsSmyrna, Philippi
  32. d. 150
    T The Epistle to Diognetus (anonymous)treatise c. 130 – 200 Anonymous apologetic letter ApologistsUnknown (Greek East)
  33. d. 152
    L Lucius of Romed. c. AD 152 (beheaded) Bystander who protested · Martyr ApologistsRome
  34. d. 152
    M Marcus of Alexandriad. c. 152 Bishop of Alexandria ApologistsAlexandria
  35. d. 152
    P Ptolemaeus of Romed. c. AD 152 (beheaded) Teacher · Martyr under the prefect Urbicus ApologistsRome
  36. d. 155
    E Epiphanes, son of Carpocratesd. c. 155 (aged seventeen) Gnostic author · Object of a posthumous cult External witnessAlexandria, Same, Cephallenia
  37. c. 155
    H Herod the Irenarchfl. c. 155 (death unrecorded) Police magistrate (irenarch) at Smyrna External witnessSmyrna
  38. c. 155
    I Isidore, son of Basilidesfl. c. 150 (death unrecorded) Gnostic teacher · Heir of the Basilidean school External witnessAlexandria
  39. c. 155
    S Statius Quadratusfl. c. 155 (Proconsul of Asia) Proconsul of Asia · Judge of Polycarp External witnessSmyrna
  40. d. 155
    G Germanicus of Smyrnad. c. 155 Martyr of Smyrna ApologistsSmyrna
  41. d. 155
    Pius I of Rome Pius I of Romed. c. 155 Bishop of Rome ApologistsRome
  42. d. 155
    Polycarp of Smyrna Polycarp of Smyrna69 – 155 Bishop of Smyrna · Martyr ApologistsSmyrna
  43. c. 155
    Q Quintus the Phrygianfl. c. 155 (apostatized) Volunteer who recanted at Smyrna ApologistsPhrygia, Smyrna
  44. AD 156
    The New Prophecy (Montanism) erupts in PhrygiaEvent A prophetic movement led in part by two women, and the first controversy the church settled by synods rather than by…
  45. c. 156
    N Nicetes of Smyrnafl. c. 155 (death unrecorded) Civic notable of Smyrna · Father of the irenarch Herod External witnessSmyrna
  46. c. 160
    D Diognetusfl. mid-2nd c. (death unrecorded) Pagan inquirer · Addressee of the Epistle to Diognetus External witnessUnknown (Greek East)
  47. c. 160
    J Justinus the Gnosticfl. 2nd century (death unrecorded) Author of the Book of Baruch External witnessunknown
  48. c. 160
    M Marcellina the Carpocratianfl. c. AD 155–165 (death… Carpocratian teacher at Rome External witnessAlexandria, Rome
  49. d. 160
    P Philip the AsiarchAsiarch at Smyrna, AD 155 Asiarch of the province · President of the games External witnessTralles / Smyrna
  50. d. 160
    Q Quintus Lollius Urbicusurban prefect c. AD 146–160 Urban Prefect of Rome · Judge of Ptolemaeus and Lucius External witnessRome
  51. d. 160
    Marcion of Sinope Marcion of Sinopec. 85 – c. 160 Member of the Roman church, expelled AD 144 · Founder of a rival church ApologistsSinope, Pontus, Rome
  52. d. 161
    Emperor Antoninus Pius Emperor Antoninus Piusd. AD 161 Roman Emperor (138–161) External witnessRome
  53. c. 165
    C Crescens the Cynicfl. c. 165 (death unrecorded) Cynic philosopher · Denouncer of Justin External witnessRome
  54. c. 165
    J Junius Rusticusfl. c. 165 (Prefect of Rome) Urban Prefect of Rome · Judge of Justin External witnessRome
  55. d. 165
    C Charitod. c. 165 Martyr · Companion of Justin ApologistsRome
  56. d. 165
    C Charitond. c. 165 Martyr · Companion of Justin ApologistsRome
  57. d. 165
    E Euelpistusd. c. 165 Martyr · Imperial slave · Companion of Justin ApologistsCappadocia, Rome
  58. c. 165
    F Florafl. c. 160 (death unrecorded) Roman Christian woman · Addressee of Ptolemy's letter ApologistsRome
  59. d. 165
    H Hieraxd. c. 165 Martyr · Companion of Justin ApologistsIconium, Rome
  60. d. 165
    Justin Martyr Justin Martyrc. 100 – 165 Philosopher · Apologist · Martyr ApologistsFlavia Neapolis, Rome
  61. d. 165
    L Liberiand. c. 165 Martyr · Companion of Justin ApologistsRome
  62. d. 165
    P Paeond. c. 165 Martyr · Companion of Justin ApologistsRome
  63. d. 165
    T Thraseas of Eumeniad. c. AD 165 (martyr, buried at… Bishop of Eumenia · Martyr ApologistsEumenia, Phrygia, Smyrna
  64. d. 166
    C Celadion of Alexandriad. c. 166 Bishop of Alexandria ApologistsAlexandria
  65. d. 166
    S Sagaris of Laodicead. c. AD 166 (martyr) Bishop of Laodicea · Martyr ApologistsLaodicea, Asia
  66. d. 167
    F Fronto of Cirtac. AD 100 – c. 167 Orator · Tutor of Marcus Aurelius · Accuser of the Christians External witnessCirta, Numidia, Rome
  67. d. 168
    Anicetus of Rome Anicetus of Romed. c. 168 Bishop of Rome ApologistsRome
  68. d. 169
    Emperor Lucius Verus Emperor Lucius VerusAD 130 – 169 Roman co-Emperor (161–169) External witnessRome
  69. d. 169
    E Eros of Antiochd. c. 169 Bishop of Antioch ApologistsAntioch
  70. c. 170
    P Ptolemy the Valentinianfl. c. 150 – 170 (death… Valentinian teacher · Author of the Letter to Flora External witnessRome (?)
  71. d. 170
    P Papirius of Smyrnad. c. AD 170 Successor in Polycarp's tradition · 'Blessed Papirius' ApologistsSmyrna
  72. d. 174
    Soter of Rome Soter of Romed. c. 174 Bishop of Rome ApologistsRome
  73. c. 175
    M Monoimus the Arabfl. later 2nd century (death… Gnostic speculator of the Monad External witnessArabia / Syria
  74. d. 175
    V Valentinusc. 100 – c. 175 Gnostic theologian · Once a candidate for the see of Rome · Founder of the… ApologistsAlexandria, Rome
  75. AD 177
    Persecution at Lyon & Vienne under Marcus AureliusEvent A persecution described in a letter written by the surviving congregation, naming its own dead — including a slave…
  76. d. 177
    A Alcibiades of Lyond. AD 177 (confessor of the Lyon… Ascetic confessor of Lyon ApologistsLyon, Gaul
  77. d. 177
    A Alexander of Lyond. 177 Phrygian physician · Martyr of Lyon ApologistsPhrygia, Lugdunum
  78. d. 177
    A Attalus of Pergamumd. 177 Roman citizen · Martyr of Lyon ApologistsPergamum, Lugdunum
  79. d. 177
    B Biblis of Lyond. 177 Confessor who recovered her faith · Martyr ApologistsLugdunum, Gaul
  80. d. 177
    Blandina of Lyon Blandina of Lyonc. 162 – 177 Slave · Martyr of the church of Lyon ApologistsLugdunum, Gaul
  81. d. 177
    M Maturus of Lyond. 177 Recent convert · Martyr ApologistsLugdunum, Gaul
  82. d. 177
    P Ponticus of Lyonc. 162 – 177 Boy martyr of Lyon ApologistsLugdunum, Gaul
  83. d. 177
    P Pothinus of Lyonc. 87 – 177 First bishop of Lyon · Martyr at ninety ApologistsAsia, Lugdunum, Gaul
  84. d. 177
    S Sanctus of Vienned. 177 Deacon of Vienne · Martyr ApologistsVienne, Gaul
  85. d. 177
    V Vettius Epagathusd. 177 Advocate of the accused · Martyr of Lyon ApologistsLugdunum, Gaul
  86. c. 178
    C Celsusfl. c. 175 – 180 (True Word… Platonist philosopher · First systematic critic of Christianity External witnessUnknown (Greek East / Rome)
  87. d. 178
    A Agrippinus of Alexandriad. c. 178 Bishop of Alexandria ApologistsAlexandria
  88. c. 178
    M Modestusfl. c. AD 170 (death unrecorded) Anti-Marcionite writer Apologistsunknown
  89. d. 179
    M Maximillad. c. 179 Prophetess of the New Prophecy ApologistsPhrygia
The Ante-Nicene Church
AD 180 – 313 · 374 figures · 16 events

Persecution, scholarship, and the first great theologians.

  1. AD 180
    The Scillitan Martyrs at Carthage — earliest dated Latin Christian textEvent The earliest dated document of the Latin church: a court record of six people sentenced in twelve lines of dialogue.
  2. d. 180
    Emperor Marcus Aurelius Emperor Marcus Aureliusd. AD 180 Roman Emperor (161–180) · Philosopher External witnessRome, the Danube
  3. c. 180
    H Heracleonfl. c. AD 170 – c. 180 Valentinian exegete · First commentator on John External witnessItaly(?)
  4. c. 180
    M Marcus the Magicianfl. c. AD 160–180 (death… Valentinian wonder-worker · Founder of the Marcosians External witnessAsia Minor, Rhône valley
  5. d. 180
    A Aquilinus of Scilliumd. 17 July 180 Scillitan martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchScillium, Carthage
  6. d. 180
    C Cittinus of Scilliumd. 17 July 180 Scillitan martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchScillium, Carthage
  7. c. 180
    D Dionysius of Corinthfl. c. 170; d. later 2nd c. Bishop of Corinth · Letter-writer to the churches Ante-Nicene ChurchCorinth
  8. d. 180
    D Donata of Scilliumd. 17 July 180 Scillitan martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchScillium, Carthage
  9. d. 180
    E Evarestus of Smyrnaattested AD 155–160 Scribe of the Martyrdom of Polycarp Ante-Nicene ChurchSmyrna
  10. d. 180
    F Felix of Scilliumd. 17 July 180 Scillitan martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchScillium, Carthage
  11. d. 180
    G Generosa of Scilliumd. 17 July 180 Scillitan martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchScillium, Carthage
  12. d. 180
    H Hegesippusc. 110 – c. 180 Historian of the apostolic succession Ante-Nicene ChurchPalestine, Rome
  13. d. 180
    J Januaria of Scilliumd. 17 July 180 Scillitan martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchScillium, Carthage
  14. d. 180
    L Laetantius of Scilliumd. 17 July 180 Scillitan martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchScillium, Carthage
  15. d. 180
    M Marcianus of Smyrnaattested AD 155–160 Courier-editor of the Martyrdom of Polycarp Ante-Nicene ChurchSmyrna
  16. d. 180
    Melito of Sardis Melito of Sardisc. 110 – c. 180 Bishop of Sardis · Poet of the Pascha Ante-Nicene ChurchSardis, Lydia
  17. c. 180
    M Miltiades the Apologistfl. c. AD 160–190 (death… Apologist · Anti-Montanist writer Ante-Nicene ChurchAsia Minor, Rome(?)
  18. c. 180
    M Montanusfl. c. 165 – 180 (death… Christian convert of Phrygia · Founder of the New Prophecy (Montanism) Ante-Nicene ChurchPhrygia
  19. c. 180
    M Musanusfl. c. AD 170–180 (death… Writer against the Encratites Ante-Nicene Churchunknown
  20. d. 180
    N Nartzalus of Scilliumd. 17 July 180 Scillitan martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchScillium, Carthage
  21. c. 180
    O Onesimus, brother of Melitofl. c. AD 170s (death unrecorded) Christian of Asia · Dedicatee of Melito’s Eklogai Ante-Nicene ChurchSardis, Lydia
  22. c. 180
    P Pinytus of Cnossusfl. c. AD 170 (death unrecorded) Bishop of Cnossus, Crete · Correspondent of Dionysius Ante-Nicene ChurchCnossus, Crete
  23. c. 180
    P Priscilla the Montanistfl. c. AD 165–180 (death… Prophetess of the New Prophecy Ante-Nicene ChurchPepuza, Phrygia
  24. d. 180
    S Secunda of Scilliumd. 17 July 180 Scillitan martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchScillium, Carthage
  25. d. 180
    S Speratus of Scilliumd. 17 July 180 Spokesman of the Scillitan martyrs Ante-Nicene ChurchScillium, Carthage
  26. d. 180
    Tatian the Assyrian Tatian the Assyrianc. 120 – c. 180 Apologist · Harmonizer of the Gospels (later Encratite) Ante-Nicene ChurchAssyria, Rome, Syria
  27. d. 180
    V Vestia of Scilliumd. 17 July 180 Scillitan martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchScillium, Carthage
  28. d. 180
    V Veturius of Scilliumd. 17 July 180 Scillitan martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchScillium, Carthage
  29. d. 184
    Theophilus of Antioch Theophilus of Antiochc. 120 – c. 184 Bishop of Antioch · First to write “Trinity” Ante-Nicene ChurchAntioch, Syria
  30. c. 185
    A Autolycusfl. c. 180 (death unrecorded) Learned pagan · Addressee of Theophilus External witnessAntioch
  31. d. 185
    P Perennispraetorian prefect AD 182–185… Praetorian prefect · Judge of Apollonius External witnessRome
  32. d. 185
    A Apollonius the Martyrd. c. AD 185 (beheaded under… Roman senator · Apologist before the Senate · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  33. c. 185
    C Claudius Apollinaris of Hierapolisfl. c. 170 – 180 (death… Bishop of Hierapolis · Apologist against Montanism Ante-Nicene ChurchHierapolis, Phrygia
  34. c. 185
    P Philip of Gortynafl. c. AD 170 (death unrecorded) Bishop of Gortyna, Crete · Anti-Marcionite writer Ante-Nicene ChurchGortyna, Crete
  35. c. 185
    R Rhodo of Asiafl. c. 180 (death unrecorded) Pupil of Tatian · Anti-Marcionite writer Ante-Nicene ChurchAsia, Rome
  36. d. 189
    Eleutherus of Rome Eleutherus of Romed. c. 189 Bishop of Rome Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  37. d. 189
    J Julian of Alexandriad. c. 189 Bishop of Alexandria Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  38. AD 190
    The Quartodeciman (Paschal) controversy — Victor of Rome vs. the churches of AsiaEvent The first time a bishop of Rome tried to excommunicate whole provinces, and was told by another bishop to stop.
  39. d. 190
    P P. Vigellius Saturninusproconsul of Africa AD 180 Proconsul of Africa · Judge of the Scillitans · First persecutor of Africa External witnessCarthage
  40. c. 190
    T Theodotion the Translatorfl. later 2nd century (death… Reviser of the Greek Old Testament External witnessEphesus
  41. c. 190
    A Abercius of Hierapolisfl. c. 170 – 190 Bishop of Hierapolis (Phrygia) · Author of a famous epitaph Ante-Nicene ChurchHierapolis, Phrygia
  42. d. 190
    Athenagoras of Athens Athenagoras of Athensc. 133 – c. 190 Philosopher of Athens · Apologist Ante-Nicene ChurchAthens
  43. c. 190
    P Palmas of Amastrisfl. c. AD 170–190 (death… Bishop of Amastris, Pontus · Senior of the Paschal synods Ante-Nicene ChurchAmastris, Pontus
  44. d. 191
    M Maximinus of Antiochd. c. 191 Bishop of Antioch Ante-Nicene ChurchAntioch
  45. d. 192
    Emperor Commodus Emperor CommodusAD 161 – 192 (assassinated) Roman Emperor (180–192) External witnessRome
  46. d. 193
    M Marciad. AD 193 (executed under Didius… Concubine of Commodus · Protector of the confessors External witnessRome
  47. d. 195
    B Blastus of Romedeposed c. AD 190 Roman presbyter · Quartodeciman schismatic Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  48. d. 195
    F Florinus of Romedeposed c. AD 190 Roman presbyter · Lapsed to Valentinianism Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  49. c. 195
    T Theophilus of Caesareafl. c. AD 195 (death unrecorded) Bishop of Caesarea in Palestine · Paschal synod president Ante-Nicene ChurchCaesarea Maritima
  50. d. 196
    D Dinocratesd. c. AD 196, aged seven Brother of Perpetua · Child seen in her prison visions External witnessCarthage
  51. d. 196
    P Polycrates of Ephesusc. 130 – c. 196 Bishop of Ephesus · Defender of the Quartodeciman usage Ante-Nicene ChurchEphesus
  52. c. 198
    B Bacchylus of Corinthfl. c. AD 190–200 (death… Bishop of Corinth · Paschal controversy Ante-Nicene ChurchCorinth
  53. d. 199
    Victor I of Rome Victor I of Romed. c. 199 Bishop of Rome · First Latin-writing pope Ante-Nicene ChurchAfrica, Rome
  54. c. 200
    S Symmachus the Translatorfl. late 2nd century (death… Ebionite translator of the Greek Old Testament External witnessunknown (Palestine or Cappadocia)
  55. c. 200
    A Alexamenosfl. c. AD 200 (dates unrecorded) Christian mocked in a Palatine graffito Ante-Nicene Churchthe Palatine, Rome
  56. c. 200
    A Apollonius the Anti-Montanistfl. c. AD 197 (death unrecorded) Ecclesiastical writer against the New Prophecy Ante-Nicene ChurchAsia Minor
  57. c. 200
    D Dius of Jerusalemfl. c. AD 190s (death unrecorded) Bishop of Aelia (Jerusalem) Ante-Nicene ChurchAelia (Jerusalem)
  58. c. 200
    H Hermogenes the Hereticfl. c. AD 180–200 (death… Christian painter of Carthage · Theologian of eternal matter Ante-Nicene ChurchCarthage(?)
  59. d. 200
    P Pantaenus of Alexandriac. 120 – c. 200 Philosopher · Head of the catechetical school of Alexandria Ante-Nicene ChurchSicily, Alexandria, India
  60. c. 200
    T Theodotus the Bankerfl. c. AD 190–200 (death… Adoptionist teacher at Rome · Melchizedekian Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  61. d. 200
    T Theodotus the Cobblerexcommunicated c. AD 190 Byzantine layman at Rome, excommunicated by Victor · Adoptionist heresiarch Ante-Nicene ChurchByzantium, Rome
  62. AD 202
    Severan edict (trad.) — Perpetua & Felicity martyred at CarthageEvent The only substantial first-person writing by a Christian woman to survive from the ancient world, kept inside the…
  63. d. 202
    B Basilides the Soldierd. c. 202 Soldier convert · Martyr of Alexandria Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  64. d. 202
    H Heraclides of Alexandriad. c. AD 202 (beheaded) Catechumen of Origen · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  65. d. 202
    H Herais of Alexandriad. c. AD 202 (burned) Catechumen · Martyr — 'baptized by fire' Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  66. d. 202
    H Hero of Alexandriad. c. AD 202 (beheaded) Neophyte of Origen's school · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  67. d. 202
    Irenaeus of Lyon Irenaeus of Lyonc. 130 – c. 202 Bishop of Lyon · Theologian of the apostolic tradition Ante-Nicene ChurchSmyrna, Lugdunum, Gaul
  68. d. 202
    L Leonides of Alexandriad. 202 Father of Origen · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  69. d. 202
    M Marcella of Alexandriad. c. AD 202 (martyr) Mother of Potamiaena · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  70. d. 202
    P Plutarch of Alexandriad. c. AD 202 (martyr) First of Origen's pupil-martyrs Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  71. d. 202
    P Potamiaena of Alexandriad. c. 202 Virgin · Martyr of the Severan persecution Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  72. d. 202
    S Serenus II of Alexandriad. c. AD 202 (beheaded) Pupil of Origen · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  73. d. 202
    S Serenus of Alexandriad. c. AD 202 (burned) Pupil of Origen · Martyr by fire Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  74. d. 203
    F Felicity (Felicitas)d. 7 March 203 Slave · Martyr of Carthage Ante-Nicene ChurchCarthage
  75. d. 203
    N Natalius the Confessorrestored c. AD 199–203 Confessor · Briefly Adoptionist bishop · Penitent Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  76. d. 203
    P Pomponius the Deaconattested AD 203 (death unrecorded) Deacon of Carthage · Minister to the martyrs Ante-Nicene ChurchCarthage
  77. d. 203
    R Revocatusd. 7 March 203 Slave · Catechumen · Martyr of Carthage Ante-Nicene ChurchCarthage
  78. d. 203
    S Saturninus of Carthaged. 7 March 203 Catechumen · Martyr of Carthage Ante-Nicene ChurchCarthage
  79. d. 203
    S Saturusd. 7 March 203 Catechist · Voluntary confessor · Martyr of Carthage Ante-Nicene ChurchCarthage
  80. d. 203
    S Secundulusd. 203 (in prison) Catechumen · Martyr of Carthage Ante-Nicene ChurchCarthage
  81. d. 203
    T Tertius the Deaconattested AD 203 (death unrecorded) Deacon of Carthage · Minister to the martyrs Ante-Nicene ChurchCarthage
  82. d. 203
    Vibia Perpetua Vibia Perpetuac. 182 – 203 Noblewoman · Diarist · Martyr of Carthage Ante-Nicene ChurchCarthage
  83. c. 204
    P Pudens the Warderfl. 203 (converted at the… Prison officer converted by the martyrs Ante-Nicene ChurchCarthage
  84. c. 205
    L Laetusfl. AD 202 (death unrecorded) Prefect of Egypt · Persecutor External witnessAlexandria
  85. c. 205
    C Caricusfl. c. AD 200 (death unrecorded) Ecclesiastical man of Antioch Ante-Nicene ChurchAntioch
  86. c. 205
    D Domninusfl. c. AD 200 (death unrecorded) Lapsed Christian · Addressee of Serapion of Antioch Ante-Nicene ChurchAntioch
  87. c. 205
    E Epigonusfl. c. 200 (death unrecorded) Disciple of Noetus · Carrier of modalism to Rome Ante-Nicene ChurchSmyrna, Rome
  88. d. 210
    H Hilarianus, procurator of Africaacting governor AD 203 Procurator · Judge of Perpetua's company External witnessCarthage
  89. d. 210
    A Aspasius of Carthageattested AD 203 Presbyter-teacher at Carthage Ante-Nicene ChurchCarthage
  90. c. 210
    G Germanio of Jerusalemfl. c. AD 190s–200s (death… Bishop of Aelia (Jerusalem) Ante-Nicene ChurchAelia (Jerusalem)
  91. c. 210
    H Heraclitus the Commentatorfl. c. AD 193–211 (death… Earliest commentator on the Pauline epistles Ante-Nicene Churchunknown
  92. c. 210
    N Noetus of Smyrnafl. c. 200 (death unrecorded) Presbyter of Smyrna, expelled · Modalist heresiarch Ante-Nicene ChurchSmyrna
  93. d. 210
    O Optatus of Carthageattested AD 203 Bishop at Carthage in Saturus's vision Ante-Nicene ChurchCarthage
  94. c. 210
    P Praxeasfl. c. 200 (death unrecorded) Confessor, then modalist teacher · Opponent of Montanism Ante-Nicene ChurchAsia, Rome, Carthage
  95. d. 211
    Emperor Septimius Severus Emperor Septimius Severusd. AD 211 Roman Emperor (193–211) External witnessRome, the East, Britain
  96. d. 211
    S Serapion of Antiochd. c. 211 Bishop of Antioch · Critic of the Gospel of Peter Ante-Nicene ChurchAntioch
  97. d. 215
    Clement of Alexandria Clement of Alexandriac. 150 – c. 215 Head of the catechetical school of Alexandria Ante-Nicene ChurchAthens, Alexandria
  98. c. 215
    C Cleomenes of Romefl. c. AD 200–215 Head of the modalist school at Rome Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  99. d. 216
    Galen of Pergamum Galen of PergamumAD 129 – c. 216 Physician & philosopher · Observer of the Christians External witnessPergamum, Rome
  100. d. 216
    N Narcissus of Jerusalemc. 99 – c. 216 AD (traditionally… Bishop of Jerusalem (Aelia) · Wonder-worker Ante-Nicene ChurchJerusalem (Aelia Capitolina)
  101. d. 217
    Zephyrinus of Rome Zephyrinus of Romed. c. 217 Bishop of Rome Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  102. d. 220
    A Asclepiades of Antiochd. c. 220 Bishop of Antioch · Confessor Ante-Nicene ChurchAntioch
  103. c. 220
    A Atticus of Synadafl. c. AD 216 (death unrecorded) Bishop of Synada Ante-Nicene ChurchSynada, Phrygia
  104. c. 220
    J Julianafl. c. AD 215 (death unrecorded) Laywoman of Caesarea · Keeper of Symmachus’ books Ante-Nicene ChurchCaesarea in Cappadocia, Caesarea Maritima
  105. c. 220
    N Neon of Larandafl. c. AD 216 (death unrecorded) Bishop of Laranda Ante-Nicene ChurchLaranda, Lycaonia
  106. c. 220
    S Sabelliusfl. c. 215 – 220 (death… Modalist theologian (Sabellianism) Ante-Nicene ChurchLibya (?), Rome
  107. d. 220
    Tertullian of Carthage Tertullian of Carthagec. 155 – c. 220 First theologian of Latin Christianity (later Montanist) Ante-Nicene ChurchCarthage
  108. d. 222
    B Bardaisan of Edessac. 154 – 222 Christian courtier of Edessa · Syriac philosopher-theologian (“the last of the… Ante-Nicene ChurchEdessa
  109. d. 222
    Callistus I of Rome Callistus I of Romed. c. 222 Bishop of Rome Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  110. c. 225
    A Alcibiades of Apameafl. c. AD 220 (death unrecorded) Elchasaite missionary to Rome External witnessApamea, Syria, Rome
  111. c. 225
    P Philippusfl. c. AD 220s (death unrecorded) Disciple of Bardaisan · Author of the Book of the Laws of the Countries Ante-Nicene ChurchEdessa, Osrhoene
  112. d. 229
    V Valerian of Romed. c. AD 229 (martyr) Husband of Cecilia · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  113. c. 230
    A Akeptousfl. c. AD 230 Donor of the communion table at Kfar Othnay Ante-Nicene ChurchKfar Othnay, by the camp at Legio
  114. c. 230
    A Aristidesfl. c. AD 220s (death unrecorded) Correspondent of Julius Africanus Ante-Nicene ChurchPalestine or Syria
  115. c. 230
    B Brutiusfl. c. AD 230 Mosaicist · Laid the worship hall floor Ante-Nicene ChurchKfar Othnay, by the camp at Legio
  116. c. 230
    C Chrestefl. c. AD 230 Named for remembrance on the worship hall floor Ante-Nicene ChurchKfar Othnay, by the camp at Legio
  117. c. 230
    C Cyriaca (Kuriake)fl. c. AD 230 Named for remembrance on the worship hall floor Ante-Nicene ChurchKfar Othnay, by the camp at Legio
  118. c. 230
    D Dorotheafl. c. AD 230 Named for remembrance on the worship hall floor Ante-Nicene ChurchKfar Othnay, by the camp at Legio
  119. c. 230
    G Gaianus, also called Porphyriusfl. c. AD 230 Centurion · Benefactor of the worship hall floor Ante-Nicene ChurchKfar Othnay, by the camp at Legio
  120. c. 230
    P Primillafl. c. AD 230 Named for remembrance on the worship hall floor Ante-Nicene ChurchKfar Othnay, by the camp at Legio
  121. d. 230
    S Saint Ceciliad. c. AD 230 (martyr) Roman virgin-martyr · Patron of music Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  122. d. 230
    Urban I of Rome Urban I of Romed. c. 230 Bishop of Rome Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  123. d. 232
    D Demetrius of Alexandriad. c. 232 Bishop of Alexandria Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  124. AD 235
    Maximinus Thrax targets the clergy — Pontian & Hippolytus exiled to SardiniaEvent A persecution aimed at bishops rather than congregations, which sent a pope and the rival who had denounced him to the…
  125. d. 235
    C Cassius Diob. c. AD 155 Nicaea, Bithynia; d.… Roman senator · Twice consul · Historian External witnessNicaea, Bithynia, Rome
  126. d. 235
    J Julia Mamaead. AD 235 (killed with her son) Augusta · Mother of Severus Alexander External witnessAntioch · Rome
  127. c. 235
    A Artemon (Artemas)fl. c. 230 (death unrecorded) Adoptionist teacher at Rome Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  128. d. 235
    Hippolytus of Rome Hippolytus of Romec. 170 – 235 Presbyter · Liturgist · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchRome, Sardinia
  129. d. 235
    Pontian of Rome Pontian of Romed. c. 235 Bishop of Rome · Martyr in the Sardinian mines Ante-Nicene ChurchRome, Sardinia
  130. d. 236
    Anterus of Rome Anterus of Romed. c. 236 Bishop of Rome Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  131. d. 238
    Emperor Maximinus Thrax Emperor Maximinus Thraxd. AD 238 Roman Emperor (235–238) External witnessRome, the Rhine
  132. c. 240
    B Bassusfl. c. AD 240 (death unrecorded) Host of the discussion on Susanna Ante-Nicene ChurchNicomedia
  133. c. 240
    P Protoctetusfl. c. AD 235 (death unrecorded) Presbyter of Caesarea Ante-Nicene ChurchCaesarea Maritima
  134. d. 240
    S Sextus Julius Africanusc. 160 – c. 240 Christian chronographer & encyclopaedist Ante-Nicene ChurchAelia Capitolina, Emmaus, Rome
  135. d. 240
    Z Zebinnus of Antiochd. c. 240 Bishop of Antioch Ante-Nicene ChurchAntioch
  136. c. 245
    A Ammonius of Alexandriafl. c. AD 220–245 (death… Christian scholar · Author of the first Gospel harmony-apparatus Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  137. c. 245
    B Beryllus of Bostrafl. c. 240 (death unrecorded) Bishop of Bostra · Reconciled theologian Ante-Nicene ChurchBostra, Arabia
  138. d. 247
    H Heraclas of Alexandriad. c. 247 Bishop of Alexandria · Head of the catechetical school Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  139. d. 249
    Emperor Philip the Arab Emperor Philip the Arabd. AD 249 Roman Emperor (244–249) · Reputed Christian sympathizer External witnessArabia, Rome, Verona
  140. c. 249
    S Severafl. AD 244–249 (death unrecorded) Empress · Wife of Philip the Arab External witnessRome
  141. d. 249
    A Apollonia of Alexandriad. 249 Aged deaconess · Martyr of Alexandria Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  142. d. 249
    M Metras of Alexandriad. 249 Elderly martyr of Alexandria Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  143. d. 249
    Q Quinta of Alexandriad. 249 Martyr of Alexandria Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  144. d. 249
    S Serapion of Alexandriad. 249 Martyr of Alexandria Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  145. AD 250
    The Decian persecution — the first universal edict of sacrifice (libelli)Event The first empire-wide order to sacrifice, and the only persecution for which the archive holds the paperwork.
  146. d. 250
    A Alexander the Martyr of Alexandriad. AD 250 (burned) Confessor in long imprisonment · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  147. d. 250
    A Ambrosius, patron of Origend. c. AD 250 (confessor) Deacon · Convert from Valentinianism · Financier of the commentaries Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria, Caesarea Maritima
  148. d. 250
    A Ammon the Soldierd. AD 250 (martyr) Soldier of the tribunal guard · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  149. d. 250
    A Ammonariumd. AD 250 (killed by the sword) Holy virgin · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  150. c. 250
    A Asclepiades, companion of Pioniusfl. 250 Confessor of Smyrna Ante-Nicene ChurchSmyrna
  151. d. 250
    A Aterd. AD 250 (burned) Egyptian layman · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  152. d. 250
    B Besasd. AD 250 (beheaded) Soldier of the guard · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  153. d. 250
    C Caecilius (Caecilianus)d. c. 250 Presbyter of Carthage · Convert-maker of Cyprian Ante-Nicene ChurchCarthage
  154. d. 250
    C Chaeremon of Nilopolisd. c. AD 250, at great age Bishop of Nilopolis · Fugitive of the Decian terror Ante-Nicene ChurchNilopolis, Egypt
  155. d. 250
    C Cronion Eunusd. AD 250 (burned) Bearer of Julian · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  156. d. 250
    D Denis of Parisd. c. AD 250 (martyr) First bishop of Paris · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchParis (Lutetia)
  157. d. 250
    D Dionysia of Alexandriad. AD 250 (killed by the sword) Mother of many children · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  158. c. 250
    D Donatus the friend of Cyprianfl. c. AD 246 (death unrecorded) Newly baptised layman of Carthage Ante-Nicene ChurchCarthage
  159. d. 250
    E Epimachus of Alexandriad. AD 250 (burned) Confessor in long imprisonment · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  160. d. 250
    Fabian of Rome Fabian of Romed. 20 January 250 Bishop of Rome · Martyr of the Decian persecution Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  161. d. 250
    H Heron the Martyr of Alexandriad. AD 250 (burned) Egyptian layman · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  162. d. 250
    I Ingenes the Soldierd. AD 250 (martyr) Soldier of the tribunal guard · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  163. d. 250
    I Ischyrion of Alexandriad. AD 250 (impaled) Steward · Martyr of the Decian persecution Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  164. d. 250
    I Isidorus of Alexandriad. AD 250 (burned) Egyptian layman · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  165. d. 250
    J Julian the Confessord. AD 250 (burned) Gout-stricken layman · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  166. d. 250
    M Macar the Libyand. AD 250 (burned alive) Libyan layman · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  167. d. 250
    M Martial of Limogesd. c. AD 250 (death unrecorded) First bishop of Limoges Ante-Nicene ChurchLimoges
  168. d. 250
    M Mercuriad. AD 250 (killed by the sword) Aged woman · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  169. c. 250
    M Minucius Felixfl. c. 200 – 250 Roman advocate · Latin apologist Ante-Nicene ChurchRome (African origin)
  170. d. 250
    N Nemesiond. AD 250 (burned) Egyptian layman · Martyr of the double charge Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  171. d. 250
    N Nepos of Arsinoed. c. 250 Bishop of Arsinoë · Chiliast teacher Ante-Nicene ChurchArsinoë, Egypt
  172. d. 250
    P Pionius of Smyrnad. c. 250 Presbyter of Smyrna · Martyr of the Decian persecution Ante-Nicene ChurchSmyrna
  173. d. 250
    P Ptolemy the Soldierd. AD 250 (martyr) Soldier of the tribunal guard · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  174. c. 250
    S Sabina of Smyrnafl. 250 (confessed with Pionius) Confessor of Smyrna Ante-Nicene ChurchSmyrna
  175. d. 250
    T Theophilus the Veterand. AD 250 (martyr) Aged soldier of the tribunal guard · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  176. d. 250
    T Trophimus of Arlesd. c. AD 250 (death unrecorded) First bishop of Arles Ante-Nicene ChurchArles
  177. d. 250
    Z Zeno the Soldierd. AD 250 (martyr) Soldier of the tribunal guard · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  178. AD 251
    The Novatianist schism at Rome — over readmitting the lapsedEvent A schism over whether the church could forgive those who had sacrificed, which lasted longer than the empire that…
  179. d. 251
    Emperor Decius Emperor Deciusd. AD 251 Roman Emperor (249–251) · First universal persecutor External witnessRome, the Danube
  180. d. 251
    A Alexander of Jerusalemd. c. 251 AD (in prison at… Bishop of Jerusalem · Founder of the Jerusalem library · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchCappadocia, Jerusalem
  181. d. 251
    M Moyses of Romed. 251 Confessor-presbyter of Rome Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  182. d. 251
    S Saint Agathad. c. AD 251 (martyr) Sicilian virgin-martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchCatania, Sicily
  183. d. 251
    S Sarapion of Alexandriad. c. AD 251, restored on his… Aged believer · Lapsed under Decius · Reconciled in death Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  184. c. 251
    S Sidoniusfl. AD 251 (death unrecorded) Confessor of Rome Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  185. c. 252
    F Felicissimus of Carthagefl. c. 250 (death unrecorded) Deacon · Leader of the Carthaginian laxist schism Ante-Nicene ChurchCarthage
  186. c. 252
    N Novatus of Carthagefl. c. 250 (death unrecorded) Carthaginian presbyter · Schismatic agitator Ante-Nicene ChurchCarthage, Rome
  187. d. 253
    B Babylas of Antiochd. 253 Bishop of Antioch · Martyr of the Decian persecution Ante-Nicene ChurchAntioch
  188. d. 253
    Cornelius of Rome Cornelius of Romed. c. 253 Bishop of Rome · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchRome, Centumcellae
  189. d. 253
    F Fabius of Antiochd. c. 253 Bishop of Antioch Ante-Nicene ChurchAntioch
  190. d. 253
    Origen of Alexandria Origen of Alexandriac. 184 – c. 253 Scholar · The century’s greatest mind Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria, Caesarea Maritima
  191. d. 254
    Lucius I of Rome Lucius I of Romed. c. 254 Bishop of Rome Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  192. d. 255
    T Tarcisius the Acolyted. c. AD 255–257 (traditional) Acolyte of Rome · Martyr of the Eucharist Ante-Nicene ChurchRome, the Appian Way
  193. d. 255
    T Tarsiciusd. mid-third century (martyr) Acolyte · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  194. d. 255
    T Thelymidresd. before c. AD 260 Bishop of Laodicea Ante-Nicene ChurchLaodicea, Syria
  195. d. 256
    D Demetrianus of Antiochd. c. 256 Bishop of Antioch Ante-Nicene ChurchAntioch
  196. AD 257
    The Valerian persecution — Cyprian, Sixtus II, and Lawrence martyredEvent A persecution aimed at bishops and at the property of the church, and the only martyrdom in the archive with a…
  197. d. 257
    S Saturninus of Touloused. c. AD 257 (martyr) First bishop of Toulouse · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchToulouse
  198. d. 257
    Stephen I of Rome Stephen I of Romed. c. 257 Bishop of Rome Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  199. d. 257
    T Theoctistus of Caesaread. c. 257 Bishop of Caesarea in Palestine Ante-Nicene ChurchCaesarea Maritima
  200. c. 258
    H Heracliusfl. c. AD 250s (death unrecorded) Opponent of the readmission of the lapsed External witnessRome
  201. d. 258
    A Agapitus the Deacond. 6 August AD 258 (martyr) Deacon of Rome · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  202. d. 258
    Cyprian of Carthage Cyprian of Carthagec. 210 – 258 Bishop of Carthage · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchCarthage
  203. d. 258
    F Felicissimus the Deacond. 6 August AD 258 (martyr) Deacon of Rome · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  204. d. 258
    Lawrence (Laurentius) of Rome Lawrence (Laurentius) of Romed. 10 August 258 Archdeacon of Rome · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  205. d. 258
    Novatian of Rome Novatian of Romec. 200 – 258 Presbyter of Rome (later schismatic rival bishop) · First Roman theologian in Latin Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  206. d. 258
    Xystus II (Sixtus II) of Rome Xystus II (Sixtus II) of Romed. 6 August 258 Bishop of Rome · Martyr of the Valerian persecution Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  207. d. 259
    A Augurius of Tarragonad. 21 January 259 Deacon · Martyr with Fructuosus Ante-Nicene ChurchTarraco, Hispania
  208. d. 259
    E Eulogius of Tarragonad. 21 January 259 Deacon · Martyr with Fructuosus Ante-Nicene ChurchTarraco, Hispania
  209. d. 259
    F Fructuosus of Tarragonad. 21 January 259 Bishop of Tarragona · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchTarraco, Hispania
  210. c. 259
    P Pontius the Deaconfl. 258 (death unrecorded) Deacon of Carthage · Biographer of Cyprian Ante-Nicene ChurchCarthage
  211. AD 260
    Gallienus’ edict of toleration — the ‘Little Peace of the Church’Event The first imperial order restoring church property, and the beginning of forty years in which Christianity was…
  212. d. 260
    E Emperor Valeriand. after AD 260 (captive in… Roman Emperor (253–260) · Persecutor External witnessRome, captivity in Persia
  213. c. 260
    A Aquila of Alexandriafl. AD 257 (death unrecorded) Prominent brother of Alexandria Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria, Egypt
  214. d. 260
    A Aurelius the Lectortwice-confessor AD 250; lector… Confessor · Lector of Carthage Ante-Nicene ChurchCarthage
  215. d. 260
    C Celerinus of Carthageconfessor AD 250; lector under… Confessor of Rome · Lector of Carthage Ante-Nicene ChurchRome, Carthage
  216. c. 260
    C Chaeremon the Deaconfl. AD 257 (death unrecorded) Deacon of Alexandria Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  217. c. 260
    C Commodianfl. mid-3rd c.; d. later 3rd c. Latin Christian poet Ante-Nicene ChurchRoman Africa (?)
  218. c. 260
    C Coracion of Arsinoëfl. c. 255 (death unrecorded) Presbyter · Leader of the Egyptian chiliasts, persuaded back Ante-Nicene ChurchArsinoë, Egypt
  219. c. 260
    D Demetrius the Presbyterfl. AD 257 (death unrecorded) Presbyter of Alexandria Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  220. c. 260
    D Dioscorus the Presbyterfl. AD 257 (death unrecorded) Presbyter of Alexandria Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  221. c. 260
    F Faustinusfl. AD 257 (death unrecorded) Prominent brother of Alexandria Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria, Egypt
  222. c. 260
    G Germanusfl. c. AD 250–260 (death… Bishop · Critic of Dionysius of Alexandria Ante-Nicene ChurchEgypt
  223. c. 260
    L Lucius the Presbyterfl. AD 257 (death unrecorded) Presbyter of Alexandria Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  224. c. 260
    M Marcellus the Romanfl. AD 257 (death unrecorded) Layman of Rome, resident at Alexandria Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  225. d. 260
    M Mazabanes of Jerusalemd. c. AD 260 Bishop of Aelia (Jerusalem) Ante-Nicene ChurchAelia (Jerusalem)
  226. c. 260
    P Philemon of Romefl. c. AD 255–260 (death… Presbyter of Rome Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  227. d. 262
    A Aemilianusprefect AD 257; usurped and… Deputy-prefect of Egypt · Persecutor · Usurper External witnessAlexandria
  228. d. 262
    M Marinus of Caesaread. c. 262 Roman soldier · Martyr of Caesarea Ante-Nicene ChurchCaesarea Maritima
  229. d. 264
    Dionysius the Great Dionysius the Greatc. 190 – 264 Bishop of Alexandria Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  230. d. 265
    D Dioscorus of Alexandriaconfessor at 15, AD 250 Boy-confessor of the Decian persecution Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  231. c. 265
    H Heliodorus of Laodiceafl. c. AD 260 (death unrecorded) Bishop of Laodicea Ante-Nicene ChurchLaodicea, Syria
  232. AD 268
    The Synod of Antioch deposes Paul of SamosataEvent A bishop tried and deposed by his fellow bishops, whose letter of judgement complains less about his doctrine than…
  233. d. 268
    Emperor Gallienus Emperor Gallienusd. AD 268 Roman Emperor (253–268) · Author of the first toleration External witnessRome
  234. d. 268
    Dionysius of Rome Dionysius of Romed. c. 268 Bishop of Rome · Theologian of the Trinity Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  235. d. 268
    E Eusebius of Laodiceadeacon at Alexandria AD 257… Deacon of Alexandria · Bishop of Laodicea Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria, Laodicea, Syria
  236. d. 268
    F Firmilian of Caesaread. c. 268 Bishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia · Theologian Ante-Nicene ChurchCaesarea in Cappadocia
  237. d. 268
    P Paul of Samosatadeposed AD 268; d. thereafter Bishop of Antioch · Adoptionist heresiarch Ante-Nicene ChurchAntioch
  238. c. 270
    A Aelianus (signatory at Antioch 268)fl. AD 268 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Signatory at Antioch Ante-Nicene ChurchAntioch (the synod of 268)
  239. d. 270
    A Athenodorus of Pontusd. c. 270 Bishop in Pontus · Brother of Gregory Thaumaturgus Ante-Nicene ChurchNeocaesarea, Pontus
  240. c. 270
    B Bolanus (signatory at Antioch 268)fl. AD 268 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Signatory at Antioch Ante-Nicene ChurchAntioch (the synod of 268)
  241. c. 270
    E Eutychius (signatory at Antioch 268)fl. AD 268 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Signatory at Antioch Ante-Nicene ChurchAntioch (the synod of 268)
  242. d. 270
    Gregory Thaumaturgus Gregory Thaumaturgusc. 213 – c. 270 Bishop of Neocaesarea · “The Wonder-worker” Ante-Nicene ChurchNeocaesarea, Pontus
  243. c. 270
    H Hierax (bishop, signatory at Antioch 268)fl. AD 268 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Signatory at Antioch Ante-Nicene ChurchAntioch (the synod of 268)
  244. c. 270
    L Lucius (signatory at Antioch 268)fl. AD 268 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Signatory at Antioch Ante-Nicene ChurchAntioch (the synod of 268)
  245. c. 270
    M Malchion of Antiochfl. 268 (death unrecorded) Presbyter & rhetor · Refuter of Paul of Samosata Ante-Nicene ChurchAntioch
  246. c. 270
    M Maximus of Bostrafl. AD 268 (death unrecorded) Bishop of Bostra · Signatory at Antioch Ante-Nicene ChurchAntioch (the synod of 268)
  247. c. 270
    N Nicomasfl. AD 268 (death unrecorded) Bishop of Iconium · Signatory at Antioch Ante-Nicene ChurchAntioch (the synod of 268)
  248. c. 270
    P Paul (signatory at Antioch 268)fl. AD 268 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Signatory at Antioch Ante-Nicene ChurchAntioch (the synod of 268)
  249. c. 270
    P Proclus (signatory at Antioch 268)fl. AD 268 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Signatory at Antioch Ante-Nicene ChurchAntioch (the synod of 268)
  250. c. 270
    P Protogenesfl. AD 268 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Signatory at Antioch Ante-Nicene ChurchAntioch (the synod of 268)
  251. c. 270
    T Theodorus (signatory at Antioch 268)fl. AD 268 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Signatory at Antioch Ante-Nicene ChurchAntioch (the synod of 268)
  252. c. 270
    T Theophilus (signatory at Antioch 268)fl. AD 268 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Signatory at Antioch Ante-Nicene ChurchAntioch (the synod of 268)
  253. AD 272
    Aurelian awards the Antioch church to the bishop in communion with RomeEvent A pagan emperor deciding which claimant owned a church building, by asking who was in communion with Rome.
  254. d. 273
    D Domnus of Antiochd. c. 273 Bishop of Antioch (elected against Paul of Samosata) Ante-Nicene ChurchAntioch
  255. d. 273
    H Helenus of Tarsusd. c. 273 Bishop of Tarsus · Synod leader against Paul of Samosata Ante-Nicene ChurchTarsus, Cilicia
  256. d. 274
    Zenobia of Palmyra Zenobia of Palmyracaptured 272; d. c. 274+ Queen of Palmyra · Protector of Paul of Samosata External witnessPalmyra, Rome
  257. d. 274
    Felix I of Rome Felix I of Romed. c. 274 Bishop of Rome Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  258. d. 275
    E Emperor Aureliand. AD 275 Roman Emperor (270–275) External witnessRome, the East, Thrace
  259. d. 277
    M Manic. 216 – c. 277 Founder of Manichaeism External witnessBabylonia (Sasanian Persia)
  260. c. 278
    A Archelaus of Carrhaefl. c. AD 277 (death unrecorded) Bishop in Mesopotamia · Disputant against Mani Ante-Nicene ChurchCarrhae / Kaskar, Mesopotamia
  261. c. 280
    T Theognostus of Alexandriafl. c. 250 – 280 (death… Head of the catechetical school · Theologian Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  262. d. 282
    M Maximus of Alexandriad. c. 282 Bishop of Alexandria Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  263. d. 283
    A Anatolius of Laodicead. c. 283 Bishop of Laodicea · Mathematician & astronomer Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria, Laodicea
  264. d. 283
    Eutychian of Rome Eutychian of Romed. c. 283 Bishop of Rome Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  265. d. 287
    S Saint Maurice & the Theban Legiond. c. AD 287 (martyrs) Commander of the Theban Legion · Martyrs Ante-Nicene ChurchAgaunum (St-Maurice, Valais)
  266. d. 288
    S Saint Sebastiand. c. AD 288 (martyr) Praetorian officer · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  267. d. 290
    C Candida the Romand. late 3rd century (martyr under… Roman captive · Wife of the king · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchSasanian Persia
  268. d. 290
    P Paul of Narbonned. c. AD 290 (death unrecorded) First bishop of Narbonne Ante-Nicene ChurchNarbonne
  269. c. 290
    S Sotas of Oxyrhynchusfl. c. AD 260–290 (death… Bishop of Oxyrhynchus · Earliest documentarily attested Egyptian bishop Ante-Nicene ChurchOxyrhynchus, Egypt
  270. d. 295
    M Maximilian of Tebessad. AD 295 (martyr) Conscientious objector · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchTebessa (Theveste), Numidia
  271. d. 296
    Caius (Gaius) of Rome Caius (Gaius) of Romed. c. 296 Bishop of Rome Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  272. d. 298
    C Cassian of Tangierd. AD 298 (martyr) Court stenographer · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchTangier (Tingis)
  273. d. 298
    E Emeterius & Celedonius of Calahorrad. c. AD 298 (martyrs) Soldier-brothers · Martyrs Ante-Nicene ChurchCalahorra, Ebro valley
  274. d. 298
    H Hymenaeus of Jerusalemd. c. 298 Bishop of Jerusalem Ante-Nicene ChurchJerusalem
  275. d. 298
    M Marcellus of Tangierd. AD 298 (martyr) Centurion · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchTangier (Tingis)
  276. d. 300
    A Achilleus of Domitillad. late third or early fourth… Martyr of Rome Ante-Nicene Churchthe catacomb of Domitilla, Rome
  277. d. 300
    A Austromoine of Clermontd. c. AD 300 (death unrecorded) First bishop of Clermont (Auvergne) Ante-Nicene ChurchClermont, Auvergne
  278. d. 300
    N Nereus of Domitillad. late third or early fourth… Martyr of Rome Ante-Nicene Churchthe catacomb of Domitilla, Rome
  279. d. 300
    T Theonas of Alexandriad. c. 300 Bishop of Alexandria Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  280. AD 301
    The martyrdom of Hripsimē and her company at Vagharshapat — the event Agathangelos makes the hinge of Armenia’s conversionEvent The martyrdoms that Armenian tradition places immediately before the conversion of the first Christian kingdom.
  281. d. 301
    G Gatianus of Toursd. c. AD 301 (death unrecorded) First bishop of Tours Ante-Nicene ChurchTours
  282. d. 301
    G Gayanēd. c. AD 300/301 (martyr) Abbess of the virgin company · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchVagharshapat, Armenia
  283. d. 301
    H Hripsimēd. c. AD 300/301 (martyr) Consecrated virgin · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchVagharshapat, Armenia
  284. c. 301
    X Xosroviduxtfl. c. AD 300/301 (death… Princess of Armenia · Sister of King Trdat Ante-Nicene ChurchVagharshapat, Armenia
  285. AD 303
    The Great Persecution begins — Diocletian’s edicts (churches razed, Scriptures burned)Event Four edicts in two years, beginning with churches razed and the scriptures burned — and creating the category of sin…
  286. AD 303
    The search of the church of Cirta — Munatius Felix inventories the plate and seizes the codicesEvent A Roman official’s inventory of everything one congregation owned, down to forty-seven pairs of women’s boots, written…
  287. c. 303
    B Bosfl. 19 May 303 (death unrecorded) Servus publicus of the colony of Cirta External witnessCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  288. c. 303
    E Edusiusfl. 19 May 303 (death unrecorded) Public notary of Cirta External witnessCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  289. c. 303
    J Juniusfl. 19 May 303 (death unrecorded) Public notary of Cirta External witnessCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  290. c. 303
    M Munatius Felixfl. 19 May 303 (death unrecorded) Flamen perpetuus and curator of the colony of Cirta External witnessCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  291. d. 303
    A Alphaeus of Caesaread. AD 303 (martyr) Reader and exorcist · Martyr of Caesarea Ante-Nicene ChurchCaesarea Maritima
  292. d. 303
    A Anthimus of Nicomediad. AD 303 (beheaded) Bishop of Nicomedia · Martyr of the first edicts Ante-Nicene ChurchNicomedia
  293. c. 303
    C Carosusfl. 19 May 303 (death unrecorded) Subdeacon of Cirta Ante-Nicene ChurchCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  294. d. 303
    C Cassian of Imolad. c. AD 303 (martyr) Schoolmaster · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchImola (Forum Cornelii)
  295. c. 303
    C Catullinusfl. 19 May 303 (death unrecorded) Subdeacon of Cirta Ante-Nicene ChurchCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  296. c. 303
    C Coddeofl. 19 May 303 (death unrecorded) Layman of Cirta Ante-Nicene ChurchCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  297. d. 303
    D Dorotheus the Chamberlaind. AD 303 (executed) Imperial chamberlain · Martyr of Nicomedia Ante-Nicene ChurchNicomedia
  298. d. 303
    E Engratia of Saragossad. c. AD 303 (martyr) Virgin-martyr of Saragossa Ante-Nicene ChurchSaragossa (Caesaraugusta)
  299. c. 303
    E Eugenius the lector of Cirtafl. 19 May 303 (death unrecorded) Lector of Cirta Ante-Nicene ChurchCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  300. c. 303
    E Euticius of Caesareafl. 19 May 303 (death unrecorded) Layman of Cirta Ante-Nicene ChurchCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  301. c. 303
    F Faustus the Deaconfl. AD 250–257; d. c. AD 303… Deacon of Alexandria · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  302. d. 303
    F Felix of Thibiucad. AD 303 (martyr) Bishop · Martyr of the Scriptures Ante-Nicene ChurchThibiuca, Africa Proconsularis
  303. c. 303
    F Felix the Marble-workerfl. 19 May 303 (death unrecorded) Lector of Cirta · Marmorarius Ante-Nicene ChurchCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  304. c. 303
    F Fructuosusfl. 19 May 303 (death unrecorded) Gravedigger of Cirta Ante-Nicene ChurchCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  305. d. 303
    G Gorgonius of Nicomediad. AD 303 (strangled) Imperial chamberlain · Martyr of Nicomedia Ante-Nicene ChurchNicomedia
  306. c. 303
    H Heliusfl. 19 May 303 (death unrecorded) Deacon of Cirta Ante-Nicene ChurchCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  307. c. 303
    M Marcucliusfl. 19 May 303 (death unrecorded) Subdeacon of Cirta Ante-Nicene ChurchCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  308. c. 303
    M Marsfl. AD 303 (death unrecorded) Deacon of Cirta Ante-Nicene ChurchCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  309. c. 303
    M Memoriusfl. 19 May 303 (death unrecorded) Presbyter of Cirta Ante-Nicene ChurchCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  310. c. 303
    M Meraclusfl. 19 May 303 (death unrecorded) Gravedigger of Cirta Ante-Nicene ChurchCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  311. c. 303
    M Migginisfl. 19 May 303 (death unrecorded) Gravedigger of Cirta Ante-Nicene ChurchCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  312. c. 303
    M Montanus of Cirtafl. 19 May 303 (death unrecorded) Presbyter of Cirta Ante-Nicene ChurchCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  313. d. 303
    P Phocas of Sinoped. c. AD 303 (martyr) Gardener-martyr · Patron of sailors Ante-Nicene ChurchSinope, Pontus
  314. d. 303
    P Procopius of Scythopolisd. 7 June AD 303 (beheaded) Reader & exorcist of Scythopolis · First martyr of Palestine Ante-Nicene ChurchJerusalem, Caesarea Maritima
  315. c. 303
    P Projectusfl. 19 May 303 (death unrecorded) Lector of Cirta Ante-Nicene ChurchCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  316. d. 303
    T Theotecnus of Caesaread. c. 303 Bishop of Caesarea in Palestine Ante-Nicene ChurchCaesarea Maritima
  317. c. 303
    V Victor of Aufidusfl. 19 May 303 (death unrecorded) Notary of Cirta · Writer of the church inventory Ante-Nicene ChurchCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  318. c. 303
    V Victor of Deusateliumfl. 19 May 303 (death unrecorded) Presbyter of Cirta Ante-Nicene ChurchCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  319. c. 303
    V Victor the Gravediggerfl. 19 May 303 (death unrecorded) Gravedigger of Cirta Ante-Nicene ChurchCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  320. c. 303
    V Victorinusfl. 19 May 303 (death unrecorded) Lector of Cirta Ante-Nicene ChurchCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  321. d. 303
    Z Zacchaeus of Caesaread. AD 303 (martyr) Deacon of Gadara · Martyr of Caesarea Ante-Nicene ChurchCaesarea Maritima
  322. d. 304
    A Adauctus the Finance Ministerd. c. AD 303–305 (martyr) Imperial finance official (magister rei privatae) · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchItaly
  323. d. 304
    A Agnes of Romed. c. 304 Virgin · Martyr of Rome Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  324. d. 304
    A Anastasia of Sirmiumd. c. AD 304 (martyr) Martyr · Ancient Roman titulus Ante-Nicene ChurchSirmium, Rome
  325. d. 304
    C Crispina of Thagarad. 5 December 304 Noblewoman · Martyr of Africa Ante-Nicene ChurchNumidia
  326. d. 304
    E Eulalia of Méridad. AD 304 (martyr) Girl-martyr of Lusitania Ante-Nicene ChurchMérida (Emerita)
  327. d. 304
    E Euphemia of Chalcedond. c. AD 304 (martyr) Virgin-martyr of Chalcedon Ante-Nicene ChurchChalcedon
  328. d. 304
    I Irenaeus of Sirmiumd. AD 304 (martyr) Bishop of Sirmium · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchSirmium, Pannonia
  329. d. 304
    Lucy of Syracuse Lucy of Syracused. c. 304 Virgin · Martyr of Sicily Ante-Nicene ChurchSyracuse
  330. d. 304
    Marcellinus of Rome Marcellinus of Romed. c. 304 Bishop of Rome Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  331. d. 304
    M Marcellinus the Presbyterd. c. AD 304 (beheaded) Priest of Rome · Martyr of the Via Labicana Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  332. c. 304
    P Paul of Cirtafl. 19 May 303; d. before AD 305 Bishop of Cirta Ante-Nicene ChurchCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  333. d. 304
    P Peter the Exorcistd. c. AD 304 (beheaded) Exorcist of Rome · Martyr of the Via Labicana Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  334. d. 304
    R Romanus of Caesaread. AD 303–304 (martyr at Antioch) Deacon and exorcist · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchCaesarea Maritima, Antioch
  335. d. 304
    T Timothy of Gazad. AD 304 (burned at Gaza) Martyr of Gaza Ante-Nicene ChurchGaza
  336. d. 304
    V Victorinus of Pettaud. c. 304 Bishop of Pettau · First Latin exegete · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchPoetovio, Pannonia
  337. d. 304
    Vincent of Saragossa Vincent of Saragossad. c. 304 Deacon of Saragossa · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchSaragossa, Valencia, Hispania
  338. c. 305
    A Anullinus, Proconsul of Africafl. 304 (death unrecorded) Proconsul · Judge of Crispina External witnessCarthage / Theveste
  339. c. 305
    D Dacian, Governor of Hispaniafl. 304 (death unrecorded) Praeses · Judge of Vincent of Saragossa External witnessSaragossa, Valencia
  340. d. 305
    P Porphyry of Tyrec. AD 234 – c. 305 Neoplatonist philosopher · Author of Against the Christians External witnessTyre, Rome
  341. d. 305
    Alban of Verulamium Alban of Verulamiumd. early 4th c. (trad.) Protomartyr of Britain Ante-Nicene ChurchVerulamium (St Albans), Britannia
  342. d. 305
    E Eutychius the Martyrd. early fourth century (martyr) Martyr of Rome Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  343. d. 305
    F Faustinus of the Generosa epigramd. early fourth century (martyr) Martyr of Rome Ante-Nicene Churchthe cemetery of Generosa, Rome
  344. d. 305
    V Viatrixd. early fourth century (martyr) Martyr of Rome Ante-Nicene Churchthe cemetery of Generosa, Rome
  345. AD 306
    The Council of Elvira — the earliest conciliar legislation of the West (date disputed, c. 300–324)Event Eighty-one canons that describe Spanish Christian life in the act of forbidding it, from pagan priesthoods to pictures…
  346. d. 306
    C Constantius I Chlorusc. AD 250 – 306 (died at York) Caesar, then Augustus of the West · Father of Constantine External witnessGaul and Britain, Eboracum
  347. c. 306
    C Culcianus, Prefect of Egyptfl. 306 (death unrecorded) Prefect · Judge of Phileas External witnessAlexandria
  348. d. 306
    A Aedesius the Martyrd. c. AD 306 (drowned at… Confessor and philosopher · Martyr of Alexandria Ante-Nicene ChurchLycia, Alexandria
  349. d. 306
    A Agapius of Caesaread. AD 306 (thrown to the beasts) Martyr of the Caesarean amphitheatre Ante-Nicene ChurchCaesarea Maritima
  350. d. 306
    A Apphianus of Lyciad. AD 306 (drowned at Caesarea) Young confessor · Martyr of Caesarea Ante-Nicene ChurchLycia, Berytus, Caesarea Maritima
  351. c. 306
    C Camerinus of Tuccifl. c. AD 300–324 (the council’s… Bishop of Tucci · Subscriber at Elvira Ante-Nicene ChurchTucci, Baetica
  352. c. 306
    C Cantonius of Urcifl. c. AD 300–324 (the council’s… Bishop of Urci · Subscriber at Elvira Ante-Nicene ChurchUrci, Baetica
  353. c. 306
    D Decentius of Legiofl. c. AD 300–324 (the council’s… Bishop of Legio (León) · Subscriber at Elvira Ante-Nicene ChurchLegio (León), Gallaecia
  354. c. 306
    E Eutychian of Bastifl. c. AD 300–324 (the council’s… Bishop of Basti (Baza) · Subscriber at Elvira Ante-Nicene ChurchBasti (Baza), Baetica
  355. c. 306
    F Felix of Accifl. AD 306 (death unrecorded) Bishop of Acci · President of the Council of Elvira Ante-Nicene ChurchAcci (Guadix), Hispania
  356. c. 306
    F Flavian of Eliberisfl. c. AD 300–324 (the council’s… Bishop of Eliberis (Elvira) · Subscriber at Elvira Ante-Nicene ChurchEliberis (Elvira), Baetica
  357. c. 306
    J Januarius of Fibulariafl. c. AD 300–324 (the council’s… Bishop of Fibularia · Subscriber at Elvira Ante-Nicene ChurchFibularia, Hispania
  358. c. 306
    L Liberius of Emeritafl. c. AD 300–324 (the council’s… Bishop of Emerita (Mérida) · Subscriber at Elvira Ante-Nicene ChurchEmerita (Mérida), Lusitania
  359. c. 306
    M Melantius of Toletumfl. c. AD 300–324 (the council’s… Bishop of Toletum (Toledo) · Subscriber at Elvira Ante-Nicene ChurchToletum (Toledo), Carthaginiensis
  360. c. 306
    P Pardus of Mentesafl. c. AD 300–324 (the council’s… Bishop of Mentesa · Subscriber at Elvira Ante-Nicene ChurchMentesa, Hispania Tarraconensis
  361. c. 306
    P Patricius of Malacafl. c. AD 300–324 (the council’s… Bishop of Malaca (Málaga) · Subscriber at Elvira Ante-Nicene ChurchMalaca (Málaga), Baetica
  362. d. 306
    P Phileas of Thmuisd. c. 306 Bishop of Thmuis · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchThmuis, Egypt
  363. c. 306
    Q Quintianus of Elborafl. c. AD 300–324 (the council’s… Bishop of Elbora · Subscriber at Elvira Ante-Nicene ChurchElbora, Lusitania
  364. c. 306
    S Secundinus of Castulofl. c. AD 300–324 (the council’s… Bishop of Castulo · Subscriber at Elvira Ante-Nicene ChurchCastulo, Hispania Tarraconensis
  365. c. 306
    S Sinaginus of Epagrafl. c. AD 300–324 (the council’s… Bishop of Epagra · Subscriber at Elvira Ante-Nicene ChurchEpagra, Baetica
  366. c. 306
    S Successus of Eliocrocafl. c. AD 300–324 (the council’s… Bishop of Eliocroca · Subscriber at Elvira Ante-Nicene ChurchEliocroca, Carthaginiensis
  367. d. 306
    T Theodore of Amasea (Tiro)d. c. AD 306 (martyr) Soldier-martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchAmasea / Euchaita, Pontus
  368. c. 306
    V Vincent of Ossonobafl. c. AD 300–324 (the council’s… Bishop of Ossonoba · Subscriber at Elvira Ante-Nicene ChurchOssonoba, Lusitania
  369. d. 307
    S Severus IId. AD 307 (forced suicide) Tetrarchic Caesar, then Augustus of the West External witnessMilan, Ravenna, Tres Tabernae
  370. d. 308
    T Theodosia of Tyred. AD 307–308 (martyr at Caesarea) Virgin martyr of Caesarea Ante-Nicene ChurchTyre, Caesarea Maritima
  371. d. 309
    Marcellus I of Rome Marcellus I of Romed. c. 309 Bishop of Rome Ante-Nicene ChurchRome
  372. d. 309
    P Pierius of Alexandriad. after c. AD 309 (at Rome) Presbyter · Head of the catechetical school · 'Origen the Younger' Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria, Rome
  373. d. 309
    Q Quirinus of Sisciad. c. AD 309 (martyr) Bishop of Siscia · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchSiscia, Pannonia
  374. d. 309
    V Valens of Aeliad. AD 309 (martyred with… Deacon of Aelia (Jerusalem) · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchAelia Capitolina, Caesarea Maritima
  375. d. 310
    M Maximian Herculiusc. AD 250 – 310 (forced suicide) Co-Augustus of Diocletian · Enforcer of the persecution in the West External witnessMilan, Massilia
  376. d. 310
    Eusebius of Rome Eusebius of Romed. AD 310 (exiled to Sicily) Bishop of Rome · Confessor of the lapsi crisis Ante-Nicene ChurchRome, Sicily
  377. d. 310
    N Nilus of Egyptd. c. AD 310 (burned at Phaeno) Egyptian bishop · Martyr of the mines Ante-Nicene ChurchEgypt, the mines of Phaeno
  378. d. 310
    Pamphilus of Caesarea Pamphilus of Caesaread. 16 February 310 Presbyter of Caesarea · Scholar · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchBerytus, Caesarea Maritima
  379. d. 310
    P Peleus of Egyptd. c. AD 310 (burned at Phaeno) Egyptian bishop · Martyr of the mines Ante-Nicene ChurchEgypt, the mines of Phaeno
  380. d. 310
    P Peter Apselamusd. AD 310 (burned at Caesarea) Ascetic of Anea · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchAnea, near Eleutheropolis, Caesarea Maritima
  381. AD 311
    Galerius’ Edict of Serdica — the persecution’s deathbed tolerationEvent The emperor who began the persecution ending it from his deathbed, and admitting in the text that it had failed.
  382. d. 311
    Emperor Diocletian Emperor Diocletiand. AD 311 (abdicated 305) Roman Emperor (284–305) · Author of the Great Persecution External witnessNicomedia, Split
  383. d. 311
    Emperor Galerius Emperor Galeriusd. AD 311 Roman Emperor (305–311) · Persecutor, then author of toleration External witnessthe Balkans, Nicomedia
  384. c. 311
    S Sossianus Hieroclesfl. AD 303–311 (death unrecorded) Governor · Instigator and pamphleteer of the persecution External witnessBithynia, Egypt
  385. d. 311
    Methodius of Olympus Methodius of Olympusd. c. 311 Bishop · Theologian · Critic of Origen · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchOlympus, Lycia (, Patara)
  386. d. 311
    Peter of Alexandria Peter of Alexandriad. 25 November 311 Bishop of Alexandria · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchAlexandria
  387. d. 311
    S Silvanus of Gazad. AD 311 (beheaded at Phaeno) Bishop of Gaza · Martyr of the mines Ante-Nicene ChurchGaza, Phaeno
  388. d. 312
    Emperor Maxentius Emperor Maxentiusd. 28 October AD 312 Rival Emperor at Rome (306–312) External witnessRome
  389. d. 312
    L Lucian of Antiochd. 7 January 312 Presbyter of Antioch · Biblical scholar · Martyr Ante-Nicene ChurchSamosata, Antioch, Nicomedia
The Nicene Age
AD 313 – 400 · 431 figures · 17 events

From the Edict of Milan to the councils that defined the creed.

  1. AD 313
    Edict of Milan — Christianity legalizedEvent The agreement that made Christianity lawful and ordered confiscated property restored, including a clause about…
  2. d. 313
    E Emperor Maximinus Dazad. AD 313 Roman Emperor (Caesar 305, Augustus 310–313) · Persecutor External witnessthe East (Syria, Egypt)
  3. d. 313
    A Achillas of Alexandriad. c. AD 313 Head of the catechetical school · Bishop of Alexandria Nicene AgeAlexandria
  4. AD 314
    The Council of Arles — the first council of the whole Western church, called by ConstantineEvent The first council of the western church summoned by an emperor, and the earliest conciliar record naming British…
  5. c. 314
    A Acratiusfl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Subscriber at Arles Nicene AgeArelate (Arles), Gaul — see unassigned in the…
  6. c. 314
    A Ambitaususfl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Bishop of Reims · Subscriber at Arles Nicene AgeDurocortorum (Reims)
  7. c. 314
    A Aristasiusfl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Subscriber at Arles Nicene AgeArelate (Arles), Gaul — see unassigned in the…
  8. c. 314
    A Arminiusfl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Deacon of the British delegation at Arles Nicene AgeBritannia, Arelate (Arles)
  9. c. 314
    A Avitianusfl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Bishop of Rouen · Subscriber at Arles Nicene AgeRotomagus (Rouen)
  10. c. 314
    C Chrestus of Syracusefl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Bishop of Syracuse Nicene AgeSyracuse, Sicily
  11. c. 314
    C Claudianusfl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Presbyter of Rome · Legate of Sylvester at Arles Nicene AgeRome, Arelate (Arles)
  12. c. 314
    C Crescens (subscriber at Arles)fl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Subscriber at Arles Nicene AgeArelate (Arles), Gaul — see unassigned in the…
  13. c. 314
    C Cyriacusfl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Deacon of Rome · Legate of Sylvester at Arles Nicene AgeRome, Arelate (Arles)
  14. c. 314
    D Dafnusfl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Bishop of Vaison · Subscriber at Arles Nicene AgeVasio (Vaison)
  15. c. 314
    E Epictetusfl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Subscriber at Arles Nicene AgeArelate (Arles), Gaul — see unassigned in the…
  16. c. 314
    E Eugenius the Roman legatefl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Deacon of Rome · Legate of Sylvester at Arles Nicene AgeRome, Arelate (Arles)
  17. c. 314
    F Faustinus (subscriber at Arles)fl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Subscriber at Arles Nicene AgeArelate (Arles), Gaul — see unassigned in the…
  18. c. 314
    F Fortunatusfl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Subscriber at Arles Nicene AgeArelate (Arles), Gaul — see unassigned in the…
  19. c. 314
    G Gregory (first of the name at Arles)fl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Subscriber at Arles Nicene AgeArelate (Arles), Gaul — see unassigned in the…
  20. c. 314
    G Gregory (second of the name at Arles)fl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Subscriber at Arles Nicene AgeArelate (Arles), Gaul — see unassigned in the…
  21. c. 314
    H Hiberniusfl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Subscriber at Arles Nicene AgeArelate (Arles), Gaul — see unassigned in the…
  22. c. 314
    L Lampadiusfl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Subscriber at Arles Nicene AgeArelate (Arles), Gaul — see unassigned in the…
  23. c. 314
    L Liberiusfl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Subscriber at Arles Nicene AgeArelate (Arles), Gaul — see unassigned in the…
  24. c. 314
    M Meroclesfl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Bishop of Milan · Subscriber at Arles Nicene AgeMediolanum (Milan)
  25. d. 314
    Miltiades (Melchiades) of Rome Miltiades (Melchiades) of Romed. 314 Bishop of Rome · Pope of the Peace Nicene AgeRome
  26. c. 314
    N Natalisfl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Subscriber at Arles Nicene AgeArelate (Arles), Gaul — see unassigned in the…
  27. c. 314
    O Orantalisfl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Subscriber at Arles Nicene AgeArelate (Arles), Gaul — see unassigned in the…
  28. c. 314
    P Pardusfl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Subscriber at Arles Nicene AgeArelate (Arles), Gaul — see unassigned in the…
  29. c. 314
    P Probatiusfl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Subscriber at Arles Nicene AgeArelate (Arles), Gaul — see unassigned in the…
  30. c. 314
    P Proteriusfl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Subscriber at Arles Nicene AgeArelate (Arles), Gaul — see unassigned in the…
  31. c. 314
    Q Quintasiusfl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Subscriber at Arles Nicene AgeArelate (Arles), Gaul — see unassigned in the…
  32. c. 314
    S Sacerdosfl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Presbyter of the British delegation at Arles Nicene AgeBritannia, Arelate (Arles)
  33. c. 314
    S Surgentiusfl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Subscriber at Arles Nicene AgeArelate (Arles), Gaul — see unassigned in the…
  34. c. 314
    T Termatiusfl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Subscriber at Arles Nicene AgeArelate (Arles), Gaul — see unassigned in the…
  35. c. 314
    T Theodorefl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Subscriber at Arles Nicene AgeArelate (Arles), Gaul — see unassigned in the…
  36. c. 314
    V Verusfl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Subscriber at Arles Nicene AgeArelate (Arles), Gaul — see unassigned in the…
  37. c. 314
    V Victorfl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Subscriber at Arles Nicene AgeArelate (Arles), Gaul — see unassigned in the…
  38. c. 314
    V Vitalisfl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Subscriber at Arles Nicene AgeArelate (Arles), Gaul — see unassigned in the…
  39. c. 314
    V Vitusfl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Presbyter of Rome · Legate of Sylvester at Arles Nicene AgeRome, Arelate (Arles)
  40. c. 314
    V Vociusfl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Bishop · Subscriber at Arles Nicene AgeArelate (Arles), Gaul — see unassigned in the…
  41. c. 315
    F Felix of Aptungafl. AD 303–315 (death unrecorded) Bishop of Aptunga · Consecrator of Caecilian Nicene AgeAptunga, Africa Proconsularis, Carthage
  42. d. 315
    M Majorinus of Carthaged. c. AD 315 Lector, then rival (Donatist) bishop of Carthage Nicene AgeCarthage
  43. d. 315
    V Valerius of Saragossad. c. AD 315 (in peace, after… Bishop of Caesaraugusta · Confessor Nicene AgeSaragossa, Hispania
  44. AD 320
    Silvanus of Cirta tried before Zenophilus — the documentary origin of the Donatist schismEvent A Donatist bishop prosecuted for the surrender of scripture seventeen years earlier, with the original police minutes…
  45. d. 320
    D Domitius Zenophilusconsularis of Numidia AD 320… Consularis of Numidia · Presiding judge External witnessNumidia (the governor’s court at Cirta)
  46. c. 320
    S Sextus of Thamugadifl. 13 December 320 (death… Secretary of the court of Numidia External witnessCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  47. c. 320
    A Adelphiusfl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) British bishop at Arles Nicene AgeBritannia (see disputed: Colchester or…
  48. c. 320
    C Castusfl. AD 320 (death unrecorded) Deacon of Cirta Nicene AgeCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  49. c. 320
    C Crescentianusfl. AD 320 (death unrecorded) Subdeacon of Cirta Nicene AgeCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  50. c. 320
    D Donatius the Presbyterfl. AD 320 (death unrecorded) Presbyter of Cirta Nicene AgeCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  51. c. 320
    D Dontiusfl. AD 320 (death unrecorded) Presbyter of Cirta Nicene AgeCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  52. c. 320
    E Eborius of Yorkfl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Bishop of Eboracum · First named bishop of York Nicene AgeEboracum (York), Britannia
  53. c. 320
    F Fortisfl. AD 320 (death unrecorded) Bishop in Numidia Nicene AgeCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  54. d. 320
    G Gordius of Caesaread. c. AD 320 (martyr) Centurion · Martyr Nicene AgeCaesarea in Cappadocia
  55. d. 320
    J Januarius of Cirtafossor AD 303; subdeacon AD 320… Gravedigger, later subdeacon, of Cirta Nicene AgeCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  56. c. 320
    L Lucianusfl. AD 320 (death unrecorded) Deacon of Cirta Nicene AgeCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  57. c. 320
    L Lucillafl. c. AD 311–320 (death… Wealthy laywoman of Carthage · Patroness of Majorinus Nicene AgeCarthage
  58. c. 320
    M Mutusfl. c. AD 305 (death unrecorded) Sand-quarry worker (harenarius) of Cirta Nicene AgeCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  59. c. 320
    N Nundinariusfl. AD 320 (death unrecorded) Deacon of Cirta · Prosecutor of Silvanus Nicene AgeCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  60. c. 320
    P Possessorfl. AD 320 (death unrecorded) Addressee of the letter of Fortis Nicene AgeCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  61. c. 320
    P Purpurius of Limatafl. AD 303–320 (death unrecorded) Bishop of Limata, Numidia Nicene AgeLimata, Numidia
  62. c. 320
    S Sabinus the Numidianfl. AD 320 (death unrecorded) Bishop in Numidia Nicene AgeCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  63. c. 320
    S Saturninusfl. AD 303–320 (death unrecorded) Gravedigger of Cirta Nicene AgeCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  64. c. 320
    S Secundus of Tigisisfl. AD 303–320 (death unrecorded) Bishop of Tigisis · Primate of Numidia Nicene AgeTigisis, Numidia
  65. d. 320
    S Silvanus of Cirtasubdeacon 303; bishop from c.… Subdeacon of Cirta · Bishop of Cirta · Consecrator of Majorinus Nicene AgeCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  66. c. 320
    S Superiusfl. AD 320 (death unrecorded) Presbyter of Cirta Nicene AgeCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  67. d. 320
    T The Forty Martyrs of Sebasted. c. AD 320 (martyrs) Legionaries · Martyrs of the frozen lake Nicene AgeSebaste, Armenia Minor
  68. c. 320
    V Valeriusfl. AD 320 (death unrecorded) Cleric or elder of Cirta Nicene AgeCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  69. c. 320
    V Victor of Samsuricumfl. AD 320 (death unrecorded) Gravedigger and artifex of Cirta Nicene AgeCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  70. c. 320
    V Victor the Fullerfl. c. AD 305–320 (death… Fuller of Cirta · Presbyter by purchase Nicene AgeCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  71. c. 320
    V Victor the Grammarianfl. AD 303–320 (death unrecorded) Lector of Cirta · Latin grammaticus Nicene AgeCirta (Constantina), Numidia
  72. d. 324
    P Philogonius of Antiochd. c. AD 324 Bishop of Antioch · Early opponent of Arius Nicene AgeAntioch
  73. AD 325
    The Council of Nicaea — homoousios and the CreedEvent The first council of the whole church, whose creed, canons and signature list the archive can set against each other.
  74. d. 325
    Emperor Licinius Emperor Liciniusd. AD 325 Roman Emperor of the East (308–324) External witnessthe Balkans, the East
  75. c. 325
    C Cyrion of Philadelphiafl. AD 325 (death unrecorded) Bishop of Philadelphia · Subscriber at Nicaea Nicene AgePhiladelphia (Amman), Arabia
  76. c. 325
    G Gennadius of Esbusfl. AD 325 (death unrecorded) Bishop of Esbus · Subscriber at Nicaea Nicene AgeEsbus (Hesban), Arabia
  77. c. 325
    J John the Persianfl. AD 325 (death unrecorded) Bishop ‘of Persia and Great India’ · Subscriber at Nicaea Nicene AgePersia and ‘Great India’
  78. d. 325
    Lactantius Lactantiusc. 250 – c. 325 Rhetor · “The Christian Cicero” Nicene AgeAfrica, Nicomedia, Trier
  79. c. 325
    M Marcus of Calabriafl. AD 325 (death unrecorded) Italian bishop at Nicaea Nicene AgeCalabria, Italy
  80. c. 325
    M Maternus of Colognefl. AD 313–314 (death unrecorded) First documented bishop of Cologne · Judge of the Donatist appeal Nicene AgeColonia Agrippina (Cologne)
  81. c. 325
    N Nicomachus of Bostrafl. AD 325 (death unrecorded) Bishop of Bostra · Subscriber at Nicaea Nicene AgeBostra, Arabia
  82. d. 325
    P Palamon of the Thebaidd. c. 325 Hermit · Elder and trainer of Pachomius Nicene Agethe Thebaid, Egypt
  83. c. 325
    R Restitutus of Londonfl. AD 314 (death unrecorded) Bishop of Londinium · First named bishop of London Nicene AgeLondinium, Britannia
  84. d. 325
    S Secundus of Ptolemaisexiled AD 325 Bishop of Ptolemais · Refused the Nicene creed Nicene AgePtolemais, Libya
  85. c. 325
    S Severus of Sodomafl. AD 325 (death unrecorded) Bishop of Sodoma · Subscriber at Nicaea Nicene AgeSodoma, Arabia
  86. d. 325
    T Theonas of Marmaricaexiled AD 325 Bishop of Marmarica · Refused the Nicene creed Nicene AgeMarmarica, Libya
  87. d. 327
    M Meletius of Lycopolisd. c. AD 327 Bishop of Lycopolis · Author of the Meletian schism Nicene AgeLycopolis, Egypt
  88. d. 327
    P Papa bar Aggaid. c. AD 327 Catholicos of Seleucia-Ctesiphon Nicene AgeSeleucia-Ctesiphon
  89. d. 328
    A Alexander of Alexandriad. c. 328 Bishop of Alexandria · Opponent of Arius Nicene AgeAlexandria
  90. c. 330
    A Albianosfl. c. AD 320s (death unrecorded) Bishop of Manazkert · Founder of the Albianosid line Nicene AgeManazkert, Armenia
  91. d. 330
    A Arnobius of Siccad. c. AD 330 Rhetor of Sicca · Apologist · Teacher of Lactantius Nicene AgeSicca Veneria, Africa
  92. c. 330
    C Colluthus of Alexandriafl. c. AD 320–330 (death… Presbyter-schismatic · Ordainer of a rival line Nicene AgeAlexandria
  93. d. 330
    G Grigoris of the Albaniansd. c. AD 330 (martyr) Bishop of the Caucasian Albanians · Martyr Nicene AgeCaucasian Albania
  94. d. 330
    H Helena Augustac. 246 – c. 330 Empress-mother · Pilgrim · Finder of the True Cross (trad.) Nicene AgeDrepanum, Rome, Jerusalem
  95. d. 330
    K King Tiridates III of Armeniad. c. 330 King of Armenia · First Christian monarch Nicene AgeVagharshapat, Armenia
  96. c. 330
    M Marinus of Arlesfl. AD 313–314 (death unrecorded) Bishop of Arelate · Host and president of the Council of Arles Nicene AgeArles, Gaul
  97. c. 330
    N Nicasius of Diefl. AD 325 (death unrecorded) Gaulish bishop at Nicaea Nicene AgeDea Vocontiorum (Die), Gaul
  98. d. 331
    Gregory the Illuminator Gregory the Illuminatorc. 257 – c. 331 Apostle of Armenia Nicene AgeCappadocia, Armenia
  99. d. 333
    A Aristaces I of Armeniad. c. AD 333 Catholicos of Armenia · Son of Gregory the Illuminator Nicene AgeArmenia
  100. d. 334
    R Reticius of Autund. c. AD 334 Bishop of Autun · Judge of the Donatist appeal · Latin exegete Nicene AgeAugustodunum (Autun), Gaul
  101. d. 335
    A Agritius of Trierd. c. AD 335 Bishop of Augusta Treverorum Nicene AgeTrier, Gaul
  102. d. 335
    M Macarius of Jerusalemd. c. AD 335 Bishop of Aelia (Jerusalem) · Builder of the Holy Sepulchre Nicene AgeJerusalem
  103. d. 335
    Sylvester I of Rome Sylvester I of Romed. 335 Bishop of Rome through the Nicene settlement Nicene AgeRome
  104. d. 336
    Arius Ariusc. 256 – 336 Presbyter of Alexandria · Arch-heresiarch Nicene AgeLibya, Alexandria
  105. d. 336
    P Pope Markd. 7 October AD 336 Bishop of Rome (336) Nicene AgeRome
  106. d. 337
    Constantine the Great Constantine the Greatc. 272 – 337 Roman Emperor · Convener of Nicaea External witnessNaissus, Constantinople
  107. d. 337
    A Alexander of Constantinoplec. 240 – c. 337 Bishop of Constantinople Nicene AgeByzantium / Constantinople
  108. d. 338
    J James of Nisibisd. c. 338 Bishop of Nisibis · Father of Nicaea Nicene AgeNisibis, Mesopotamia
  109. AD 339
    The great persecution of Shapur II begins in Persia — the double tax on the ChristiansEvent The longest persecution of the fourth century opened not with an edict against belief but with a tax: the Christians…
  110. d. 339
    Eusebius of Caesarea Eusebius of Caesareac. 260 – 339 Bishop of Caesarea · Father of church history Nicene AgeCaesarea Maritima
  111. d. 339
    P Paul the Simpled. c. AD 339 Disciple of Anthony · 'The Simple' Nicene Agethe Inner Desert, Egypt
  112. d. 340
    C Constantine IIAD 316 – 340 (killed at Aquileia) Emperor of the West · Eldest surviving son of Constantine External witnessTrier, Aquileia
  113. c. 340
    A Acesius the Novatianistfl. AD 325 (death unrecorded) Novatianist bishop at Nicaea Nicene AgeConstantinople
  114. d. 340
    D Diogenes the Gravediggerd. fourth century Fossor of the catacomb of Domitilla Nicene Agethe catacomb of Domitilla, Rome
  115. c. 340
    J Juvencusfl. c. AD 330 (death unrecorded) Spanish presbyter · First Christian epic poet Nicene AgeHispania
  116. d. 340
    M Macrina the Elderc. 270 – c. 340 Confessor · Grandmother & teacher of the Cappadocians Nicene AgeNeocaesarea, Pontus
  117. d. 340
    Nino of Georgia Nino of Georgiac. 296 – c. 340 Enlightener of Georgia (Iberia) Nicene AgeCappadocia, Iberia (Georgia)
  118. c. 340
    T Theognis of Nicaeafl. 325 – c. 340 (death uncertain) Arian bishop of Nicaea · Signer under protest Nicene AgeNicaea, Bithynia
  119. c. 340
    T Theophilus the Gothfl. AD 325–341 (death unrecorded) Bishop of Gothia · Predecessor of Ulfilas Nicene AgeGothia (beyond the Danube)
  120. d. 341
    A Abedehalaasd. c. AD 341 (martyr) Presbyter of Seleucia-Ctesiphon · Martyr Nicene AgeSeleucia-Ctesiphon (Sasanian Persia)
  121. d. 341
    A Anninasd. c. AD 341 (martyr) Presbyter of Seleucia-Ctesiphon · Martyr Nicene AgeSeleucia-Ctesiphon (Sasanian Persia)
  122. d. 341
    A Asterius the Sophistd. c. AD 341 Christian sophist, lapsed in the persecution (‘the Sacrificer’) · Lay Arian… Nicene AgeCappadocia, the Eastern synods
  123. d. 341
    E Eusebius of Nicomediad. c. 341 Bishop · Leader of the Arian party Nicene AgeBerytus, Nicomedia, Constantinople
  124. d. 341
    M Martha, daughter of Pusaid. c. AD 341 (martyr) Consecrated virgin · Martyr Nicene AgeSeleucia-Ctesiphon (Sasanian Persia)
  125. d. 341
    M Miles of Susabishop before AD 315; martyred c.… Bishop of Susa · Martyr Nicene AgeSusa (Beth Huzaye), Sasanian Persia
  126. d. 341
    P Paul of Thebesc. 227 – c. 341 “The First Hermit” Nicene Agethe Thebaid, Egypt
  127. d. 341
    P Potamon of Heraclead. c. AD 341 (beaten to death) Confessor-bishop of Heraclea · Athanasian partisan Nicene AgeHeraclea, the Thebaid
  128. d. 341
    P Pusaid. c. AD 341 (martyr) Chief artisan of the royal household · Martyr Nicene AgeSeleucia-Ctesiphon (Sasanian Persia)
  129. d. 341
    S Simeon bar Sabbaed. c. AD 341 (martyr under Shapur… Catholicos of Seleucia-Ctesiphon · Martyr Nicene AgeSeleucia-Ctesiphon
  130. d. 341
    U Usthazadesd. AD 341 (martyr) Royal eunuch and tutor · Martyr Nicene AgeSeleucia-Ctesiphon
  131. d. 342
    A Azadd. c. AD 342 (martyr) Palatine eunuch · Favourite of Shapur II · Martyr Nicene AgeSeleucia-Ctesiphon (Sasanian Persia)
  132. d. 342
    T Tarbod. c. AD 342 (martyr) Consecrated virgin · Sister of Simeon bar Sabbae · Martyr Nicene AgeSeleucia-Ctesiphon (Sasanian Persia)
  133. d. 342
    V Vrtanes I of Armeniad. c. AD 342 Catholicos of Armenia Nicene AgeArmenia
  134. AD 343
    The Council of Serdica reaffirms Nicaea in the WestEvent The council that gave Rome an appellate canon in writing and then split in two, leaving rival synods each issuing…
  135. d. 343
    Nicholas of Myra Nicholas of Myrac. 270 – c. 343 Bishop of Myra · Father of Nicaea (by tradition) Nicene AgePatara, Myra, Lycia
  136. d. 343
    S Shahdostbishop AD 341–343; martyred c.… Bishop of Seleucia-Ctesiphon · Martyr Nicene AgeSeleucia-Ctesiphon (Sasanian Persia)
  137. d. 345
    A Aphrahat the Persian Sagec. 280 – c. 345 Syriac ascetic · Theologian of the Persian church Nicene AgePersian Mesopotamia
  138. d. 345
    A Arsenius of Hypselereconciled c. AD 345 Meletian bishop · The 'murdered man' produced alive Nicene AgeHypsele, Egypt
  139. d. 345
    C Caecilian of Carthaged. c. AD 345 Bishop of Carthage · Vindicated root of the Donatist quarrel Nicene AgeCarthage
  140. d. 345
    G Gregory of Cappadociad. AD 345 Arian intruder-bishop of Alexandria (339–345) Nicene AgeAlexandria
  141. c. 345
    I Ischyras of the Mareotisfl. AD 328–345 Pretended presbyter · Accuser of Athanasius Nicene Agethe Mareotis, Egypt
  142. d. 345
    Q Queen Nana of Iberiad. mid-4th c. Queen of Iberia (Georgia) · First royal convert of the Caucasus Nicene AgeMtskheta, Iberia
  143. d. 346
    B Barbaʿshminbishop AD 343/344–346; martyred… Bishop of Seleucia-Ctesiphon · Martyr Nicene AgeSeleucia-Ctesiphon (Sasanian Persia)
  144. d. 346
    M Maximin of Trierd. AD 346 Bishop of Trier · Protector of Athanasius Nicene AgeTrier
  145. d. 348
    H Husik I of Armeniad. c. AD 348 (beaten to death) Catholicos of Armenia · Martyr Nicene AgeArmenia
  146. d. 348
    P Pachomius the Greatc. 292 – 348 Founder of cenobitic (communal) monasticism Nicene Agethe Thebaid, Egypt
  147. d. 348
    Spyridon of Trimythous Spyridon of Trimythousc. 270 – c. 348 Shepherd-bishop of Cyprus · Father of Nicaea Nicene AgeTrimythous, Cyprus
  148. d. 350
    E Emperor ConstansAD 323 – 350 (killed in… Emperor of the West · Nicene patron External witnessItaly and Illyricum
  149. d. 350
    Amma Syncletica Amma Syncleticad. c. AD 350 Desert Mother of Alexandria · Teacher of the ascetic life Nicene AgeAlexandria
  150. d. 350
    B Basil the Elderd. c. AD 350 Christian rhetor of Neocaesarea · Father of the Cappadocians Nicene AgeNeocaesarea, Pontus
  151. d. 350
    M Maximus of Jerusalemd. c. AD 350 Confessor · Bishop of Jerusalem Nicene AgeJerusalem
  152. c. 350
    Q Quintus the Gravediggerfl. fourth century (dates… Fossor of the cemetery of St Cyriacus Nicene AgeRome
  153. c. 350
    S Sabinus of Hispalisfl. AD 306 – c. 347 (death… Bishop of Hispalis (Seville) · Elvira signatory Nicene AgeHispalis, Hispania
  154. d. 351
    P Paul of Constantinopled. c. AD 351 (strangled at… Nicene bishop of Constantinople · Martyr of the Arian ascendancy Nicene AgeConstantinople, Cucusus, Cappadocia
  155. d. 352
    Julius I of Rome Julius I of Romed. 352 Bishop of Rome · Defender of Athanasius Nicene AgeRome
  156. d. 352
    P Pʼaren of Ashtishatcatholicos AD 348–352 (death… Catholicos of Armenia Nicene AgeAshtishat, Vagharshapat, Armenia
  157. d. 353
    B Balacius the Duxd. c. AD 353 (thrown by his horse) Arian military commander of Egypt External witnessAlexandria
  158. d. 353
    M Magnentiusd. AD 353 (suicide at Lyon) Usurper of the West · Killer of Constans External witnessGaul, Mursa, Lyon
  159. d. 354
    G Gallus CaesarAD 325/326 – 354 (executed) Caesar of the East · Half-brother of Julian External witnessAntioch, Pola
  160. d. 355
    A Aedesius of Tyred. c. AD 355 Companion of Frumentius · Presbyter of Tyre Nicene AgeTyre, Axum
  161. d. 355
    D Donatus of Carthaged. c. 355 Schismatic bishop of Carthage · Founder of Donatism Nicene AgeNumidia, Carthage
  162. d. 355
    T Theodore of Heraclead. c. AD 355 Arian bishop of Heraclea · Literalist commentator Nicene AgeHeraclea, Thrace
  163. d. 356
    A Amun of Nitriac. 288 – c. 356 Founder of the monastic colony of Nitria Nicene AgeNitria, Lower Egypt
  164. d. 356
    Anthony the Great Anthony the Greatc. 251 – 356 Father of monasticism Nicene AgeComa, the Egyptian desert
  165. d. 356
    P Petronillavenerated as a martyr at Rome by… Martyr venerated at Rome Nicene Agethe catacomb of Domitilla, Rome
  166. d. 356
    V Venerandad. shortly after AD 356 Laywoman of Rome Nicene Agethe catacomb of Domitilla, Rome
  167. d. 357
    A Ammonas of Pispirc. 288 – c. 356 Disciple & successor of Anthony Nicene AgePispir, Egypt
  168. c. 357
    C Chrysapius of Annisafl. c. 355 (death unrecorded) Ascetic companion of Naucratius Nicene AgeAnnisa, Pontus
  169. d. 357
    L Leontius of Antiochd. c. AD 357 Arian bishop of Antioch · 'The Eunuch' · Ordainer of Aetius Nicene AgeAntioch
  170. d. 357
    N Naucratius of Annisac. 331 – c. 357 Ascetic hermit · Brother of Basil Nicene AgeAnnisa, Pontus
  171. d. 358
    P Paulinus of Trierd. AD 358 (in Phrygian exile) Bishop of Trier · Confessor Nicene AgeTrier, Phrygia
  172. d. 359
    J Junius Bassusb. AD 317; d. 25 August 359, aged… Praefectus urbi of Rome · Neophyte External witnessRome
  173. d. 359
    E Eusebius of Emesac. AD 300 – c. 359 Bishop of Emesa · Exegete of the Antiochene school Nicene AgeEdessa, Emesa
  174. d. 359
    Hosius of Cordova Hosius of Cordovac. 256 – c. 359 Bishop of Cordova · President of Nicaea Nicene AgeCordova, Hispania
  175. c. 360
    C Comes Valeriusfl. fourth century (dates… Comes · Husband of Adelphia External witnessSyracuse, Sicily
  176. d. 360
    A Adelphiad. fourth century Clarissima femina of Syracuse Nicene AgeSyracuse, Sicily
  177. d. 360
    Eustathius of Antioch Eustathius of Antiochc. 270 – c. 360 Bishop of Antioch · Nicene confessor Nicene AgeBeroea, Antioch
  178. d. 360
    E Ezana (Aizanas) of Axumd. c. 360s King of Axum · First Christian king of Ethiopia Nicene AgeAxum
  179. d. 360
    H Hieracas of Leontopolisc. AD 270 – c. 360 Egyptian ascetic teacher · Denier of the resurrection of the flesh Nicene AgeLeontopolis, Egypt
  180. c. 360
    M Maris of Chalcedonfl. 325 – c. 360 Arian bishop of Chalcedon · Arius's early ally Nicene AgeChalcedon, Bithynia
  181. d. 360
    P Paphnutius the Confessorc. 280 – c. 360 Bishop of the Thebaid · Confessor · Father of Nicaea Nicene AgeUpper Egypt
  182. d. 360
    P Patrophilus of Scythopolisbishop from before AD 325; d. c.… Bishop of Scythopolis · Leading Arian Nicene AgeScythopolis, Palestine
  183. d. 360
    P Potamius of Lisbond. c. AD 360 Bishop of Lisbon · Latin author (later Arianising) Nicene AgeLisbon (Olisipo)
  184. c. 360
    S Sazana of Axumfl. c. AD 356 (dates unrecorded) Co-ruler of Axum · Brother of Ezana Nicene AgeAxum (Ethiopia)
  185. AD 361
    Julian the Apostate’s pagan restorationEvent A pagan emperor who persecuted by policy rather than execution: exiles recalled to divide the church, and Christians…
  186. d. 361
    Emperor Constantius II Emperor Constantius IId. 3 November 361 Roman Emperor (337–361) · Arianizing sovereign External witnessConstantinople, Cilicia
  187. d. 361
    G George of Laodicead. c. AD 361 Physician-bishop of Laodicea · Homoiousian strategist External witnessAlexandria, Laodicea, Syria
  188. d. 361
    G George of Cappadocialynched 24 December AD 361 Arian intruder-bishop of Alexandria (356–361) Nicene AgeAlexandria
  189. d. 361
    K King Mirian III of Iberiad. c. 361 King of Iberia (Georgia) · Royal convert of Nino Nicene AgeMtskheta, Iberia
  190. d. 362
    A Artemius of Antiochd. AD 362 (martyr) Dux of Egypt · Great-Martyr Nicene AgeAlexandria, Antioch
  191. d. 362
    D Dausasd. c. AD 362 (martyr) Bishop · Captive of Zabdaion · Martyr Nicene AgeZabdaion, Sasanian Persia
  192. d. 362
    E Eupsychius of Caesaread. AD 362 (martyr) Nobleman · Martyr under Julian Nicene AgeCaesarea in Cappadocia
  193. d. 362
    M Macedonius of Constantinopled. c. 362 Bishop of Constantinople · Namesake of the Pneumatomachi Nicene AgeConstantinople
  194. d. 362
    M Mareabesd. c. AD 362 (martyr) Chorepiscopus · Martyr Nicene AgeZabdaion, Sasanian Persia
  195. d. 363
    Emperor Julian the Apostate Emperor Julian the Apostated. 26 June AD 363 Roman Emperor (361–363) · Restorer of paganism External witnessConstantinople, Antioch, Persia
  196. d. 363
    J Juventinus the Guardsmand. AD 363 (executed under Julian) Officer of the household guard · Martyr Nicene AgeAntioch
  197. d. 363
    M Mark of Arethusad. c. AD 363 (soon after his… Bishop of Arethusa · Confessor under Julian Nicene AgeArethusa, Syria
  198. d. 363
    M Maximinus the Guardsmand. AD 363 (executed under Julian) Officer of the household guard · Martyr Nicene AgeAntioch
  199. d. 364
    Emperor Jovian Emperor JovianAD 331 – 364 (reigned eight… Emperor · Restorer of the Nicene peace External witnessPersia, Dadastana, Bithynia
  200. d. 364
    B Basil of Ancyrad. c. AD 364 (in Illyrian exile) Physician-bishop of Ancyra · Leader of the Homoiousians Nicene AgeAncyra, Galatia
  201. d. 365
    S Serapion of Thmuisd. c. 365 Bishop of Thmuis · Friend of Athanasius Nicene AgeThmuis, Egypt
  202. AD 366
    Damasus begins the epigram programme — the Roman catacombs opened, restored and inscribed for pilgrimsEvent The Roman martyr cult brought under the bishop’s authority in carved verse, by a pope whose own election left a hundred…
  203. d. 366
    A Abraham Kidunaiad. AD 366 Recluse · Reluctant missionary-bishop Nicene AgeMesopotamia, near Edessa
  204. d. 366
    A Acacius of Caesaread. c. AD 366 Bishop of Caesarea · 'The One-Eyed' · Chief of the Homoians Nicene AgeCaesarea Maritima
  205. d. 366
    Liberius of Rome Liberius of Romed. 366 Bishop of Rome Nicene AgeRome
  206. AD 367
    Athanasius lists the 27 NT booksEvent The first list in history to name exactly the twenty-seven books of the New Testament — and it puts Esther outside the…
  207. d. 367
    A Aetius of Antiochd. c. 367 Deacon of Antioch · Radical Arian (Anomoian) theologian Nicene AgeAntioch, Alexandria
  208. d. 367
    Hilary of Poitiers Hilary of Poitiersc. 310 – 367 Bishop of Poitiers · “Athanasius of the West” Nicene AgePoitiers, Gaul
  209. d. 368
    T Theodore of Tabennesec. 314 – 368 Pachomian abbot · Successor of Pachomius Nicene Agethe Thebaid, Egypt
  210. d. 369
    C Caesarius of Nazianzusc. 331 – 369 Physician · Court official · Brother of Gregory the Theologian Nicene AgeNazianzus, Constantinople
  211. c. 370
    A Aerius of Sebastefl. c. AD 355 – after 370 Presbyter of Sebaste · Founder of the Aerians Nicene AgeSebaste, Pontus
  212. d. 370
    A Audius of Mesopotamiad. c. AD 370 (among the Goths) Ascetic reformer · Founder of the Audian schism Nicene AgeMesopotamia, Scythia
  213. c. 370
    E Epiphanius the Asceticfl. c. AD 360s (death unrecorded) Hermit · Ascetic teacher Nicene AgeArmenia
  214. d. 370
    E Eudoxius of Antioch and Constantinoplec. AD 300 – 370 Homoian bishop of Antioch, then Constantinople Nicene AgeArabissus, Antioch, Constantinople
  215. d. 370
    F Fortunatianus of Aquileiad. c. AD 370 Bishop of Aquileia · Gospel commentator · Presser of Liberius Nicene AgeAfrica, Aquileia
  216. c. 370
    G Gindfl. c. AD 360s (death unrecorded) Hermit · Leader of Armenian ascetics Nicene AgeArmenia
  217. d. 370
    L Lucifer of Cagliarid. c. 370 Bishop of Cagliari · Rigorist schismatic Nicene AgeSardinia
  218. d. 370
    M Marius Victorinusd. c. 370 Roman rhetorician · Convert · Trinitarian theologian Nicene AgeAfrica, Rome
  219. d. 370
    T Theophilus the Indianb. Dibous; sent on embassy c. AD… Arian deacon, then bishop · Imperial envoy to Arabia and India Nicene AgeDibous (the Maldives or Socotra)…
  220. d. 370
    T Triphylius of Ledrad. c. AD 370 Bishop of Ledra, Cyprus · Disciple of Spyridon Nicene AgeLedra (Nicosia), Cyprus
  221. d. 371
    E Eusebius of Vercellid. 371 Bishop of Vercelli · Confessor for Nicaea Nicene AgeSardinia, Vercelli
  222. d. 371
    Hilarion of Gaza Hilarion of Gazac. 291 – c. 371 Founder of Palestinian monasticism Nicene AgeGaza, Cyprus
  223. c. 371
    U Ursacius of Singidunumfl. 335 – after 371 Illyrian Arian bishop · Valens of Mursa's inseparable partner Nicene AgeSingidunum (Belgrade)
  224. d. 371
    Zeno of Verona Zeno of Veronad. AD 371 Bishop of Verona · Latin homilist Nicene AgeAfrica, Verona
  225. AD 372
    The martyrdom of Sabbas the Goth — the only account of a Gothic martyrdom written by Goths, sent to Cappadocia with the relicsEvent The only account of a Gothic martyrdom written by Goths, sent to Cappadocia with the relics within months of the…
  226. c. 372
    A Atharidusfl. AD 372 (death unrecorded) Son of a Gothic petty king · Persecutor External witnessGothia (beyond the Danube)
  227. d. 372
    M Maximus of Ephesusc. AD 310 – 372 (executed) Neoplatonist theurgist · Mentor of Julian External witnessEphesus, Constantinople
  228. d. 372
    G Gorgonia of Nazianzusc. 329 – c. 372 Matron · Sister of Gregory the Theologian Nicene AgeNazianzus, Iconium
  229. c. 372
    G Goutticafl. AD 372 (death unrecorded) Presbyter of the Gothic church Nicene AgeGothia (beyond the Danube)
  230. d. 372
    S Sabbas the Gothd. AD 372 (martyr) Gothic layman · Martyr Nicene AgeGothia (beyond the Danube)
  231. c. 372
    S Sansalasfl. AD 372 (death unrecorded) Presbyter of the Gothic church Nicene AgeGothia (beyond the Danube)
  232. d. 373
    A Amma Alexandrad. c. AD 373 Recluse of the tombs Nicene AgeAlexandria's outskirts
  233. d. 373
    Athanasius of Alexandria Athanasius of Alexandriac. 296 – 373 Bishop of Alexandria · Defender of Nicaea Nicene AgeAlexandria
  234. d. 373
    Ephrem the Syrian Ephrem the Syrianc. 306 – 373 Deacon of Nisibis & Edessa · “Harp of the Spirit” Nicene AgeNisibis, Edessa
  235. c. 373
    K Khadfl. c. AD 360s–370s (death… Chorepiscopus · Vicar of Nerses the Great Nicene AgeAshtishat, Armenia
  236. d. 373
    N Nerses I the Greatd. AD 373 Catholicos of Armenia · Reformer Nicene AgeArmenia
  237. d. 374
    A Auxentius of Miland. AD 374 Arian bishop of Milan for twenty years Nicene AgeCappadocia, Milan
  238. d. 374
    G Gregory the Elder of Nazianzusc. 276 – 374 Bishop of Nazianzus · Father of Gregory the Theologian Nicene AgeNazianzus, Cappadocia
  239. d. 374
    M Marcellus of Ancyrac. 285 – c. 374 Bishop of Ancyra · Anti-Arian theologian Nicene AgeAncyra, Galatia
  240. d. 374
    N Nonna of Nazianzusc. 300 – 374 Deaconess · Mother of Gregory the Theologian Nicene AgeNazianzus, Cappadocia
  241. d. 375
    E Emperor Valentinian IAD 321 – 375 (died of apoplexy at… Emperor of the West · Soldier of the tolerant hand External witnessPannonia, Milan, Trier
  242. d. 375
    A Acilius Severusd. c. AD 375 Spanish Christian writer · Autobiographer in prose and verse Nicene AgeHispania
  243. d. 375
    E Emmelia of Caesareac. 300 – c. 375 Mother of the Cappadocians Nicene AgeCappadocia / Pontus
  244. d. 375
    P Pambo of Nitriac. AD 303 – c. 375 Priest of Nitria · Desert father Nicene AgeNitria, Egypt
  245. d. 376
    A Abdasd. during the persecution of… Bishop · Martyr Nicene AgeSasanian Persia
  246. d. 376
    A Abdelasd. during the persecution of… Bishop · Martyr Nicene AgeSasanian Persia
  247. d. 376
    A Abdiesousd. during the persecution of… Bishop · Martyr Nicene AgeSasanian Persia
  248. d. 376
    A Abdiesus the Deacond. c. AD 376 (martyr) Deacon · Martyr Nicene AgeAdiabene (Sasanian Persia)
  249. d. 376
    A Abramiosd. during the persecution of… Bishop · Martyr Nicene AgeSasanian Persia
  250. d. 376
    A Acepsimasd. c. AD 376 (martyr) Bishop · Martyr Nicene AgeHnaita, Adiabene (Sasanian Persia)
  251. d. 376
    A Agasd. during the persecution of… Bishop · Martyr Nicene AgeSasanian Persia
  252. d. 376
    A Aithalasd. c. AD 376 (martyr) Priest · Martyr Nicene AgeAdiabene (Sasanian Persia)
  253. d. 376
    A Azadand. c. AD 376 (martyr) Deacon · Martyr Nicene AgeAdiabene (Sasanian Persia)
  254. d. 376
    B Bademusd. 10 April AD 376 (martyr) Abbot of Bethlapeta · Martyr Nicene AgeBeth Lapat (Bethlapeta), Sasanian Persia
  255. d. 376
    B Bicord. c. AD 376 (martyr) Bishop · Martyr Nicene AgeSasanian Persia
  256. d. 376
    B Bochresd. during the persecution of… Bishop · Martyr Nicene AgeSasanian Persia
  257. d. 376
    B Boulidasd. during the persecution of… Bishop · Martyr Nicene AgeSasanian Persia
  258. d. 376
    E Euzoius of Antiochd. c. AD 376 Arian bishop of Antioch · Deacon condemned with Arius Nicene AgeAlexandria, Antioch
  259. d. 376
    G Gaddiabesd. during the persecution of… Bishop · Martyr Nicene AgeSasanian Persia
  260. d. 376
    H Hormisdasd. during the persecution of… Bishop · Martyr Nicene AgeSasanian Persia
  261. d. 376
    I Iakobosd. during the persecution of… Bishop · Martyr Nicene AgeSasanian Persia
  262. d. 376
    I Ioannes (first of the name in Persia)d. during the persecution of… Bishop · Martyr Nicene AgeSasanian Persia
  263. d. 376
    I Ioannes (second of the name in Persia)d. during the persecution of… Bishop · Martyr Nicene AgeSasanian Persia
  264. d. 376
    I Isaakd. during the persecution of… Bishop · Martyr Nicene AgeSasanian Persia
  265. d. 376
    J James the Presbyterd. c. AD 376 (martyr) Presbyter · Martyr Nicene AgeAdiabene (Sasanian Persia)
  266. d. 376
    J Joseph the Priestd. c. AD 376 (martyr) Priest · Martyr Nicene AgeAdiabene (Sasanian Persia)
  267. d. 376
    M Maaresd. during the persecution of… Bishop · Martyr Nicene AgeSasanian Persia
  268. d. 376
    M Mareasd. during the persecution of… Bishop · Martyr Nicene AgeSasanian Persia
  269. d. 376
    M Mokimosd. during the persecution of… Bishop · Martyr Nicene AgeSasanian Persia
  270. d. 376
    P Papasd. during the persecution of… Bishop · Martyr Nicene AgeSasanian Persia
  271. d. 376
    P Paulosd. during the persecution of… Bishop · Martyr Nicene AgeSasanian Persia
  272. d. 376
    P Photinus of Sirmiumd. 376 Bishop of Sirmium · Heresiarch Nicene AgeAncyra, Sirmium
  273. d. 376
    R Romasd. during the persecution of… Bishop · Martyr Nicene AgeSasanian Persia
  274. d. 376
    S Sabinosd. during the persecution of… Bishop · Martyr Nicene AgeSasanian Persia
  275. d. 376
    S Saboresd. during the persecution of… Bishop · Martyr Nicene AgeSasanian Persia
  276. d. 377
    E Eustathius of Sebastec. AD 300 – c. 377 Bishop of Sebaste · Ascetic pioneer · Pneumatomachian Nicene AgeSebaste, Armenia Minor
  277. d. 377
    J Julian Sabad. AD 377 Hermit of the Euphrates Nicene AgeOsrhoene, near Edessa
  278. d. 377
    S Shahak I of Manazkertcatholicos AD 373–377 (death… Catholicos of Armenia Nicene AgeAshtishat, Vagharshapat, Armenia
  279. AD 378
    Queen Mavia’s revolt — the Tanukhid Saracens defeat Rome and demand a bishop as the price of peaceEvent A federate queen beat the Roman army in the field and dictated a peace whose price was a bishop of her own choosing.
  280. d. 378
    Emperor Valens Emperor Valensd. 9 August AD 378 Roman Emperor of the East (364–378) · Arian persecutor External witnessConstantinople, Adrianople
  281. d. 378
    L Lucius of Alexandriad. c. AD 380 (fl. 373–378 in the… Arian intruder in Athanasius's see · Persecutor of the monks Nicene AgeAlexandria
  282. d. 378
    M Maviaqueen; revolted c. AD 377–378; d.… Queen of the Tanukhid Saracens · Ally, then patron, of the church Nicene Agethe Arabian and Palestinian frontier
  283. d. 378
    T Titus of Bostrad. c. AD 378 Bishop of Bostra · Hammer of the Manichaeans Nicene AgeBostra, Arabia
  284. d. 378
    V Valens of Mursad. c. AD 378 Illyrian Arian bishop · Court theologian of Constantius Nicene AgeMursa, Pannonia
  285. d. 379
    S Shapur IIAD 309 – 379 (reigned from birth) King of kings of Sasanian Persia · Persecutor External witnessSasanian Persia
  286. d. 379
    Basil the Great Basil the Great330 – 379 Bishop of Caesarea · Legislator of monks · Builder of hospitals Nicene AgeCaesarea in Cappadocia
  287. d. 379
    E Eusebius of Samosatad. AD 379 (killed by a thrown… Bishop of Samosata · Nicene confessor Nicene AgeSamosata, Commagene
  288. d. 379
    Macrina the Younger Macrina the Youngerc. 327 – 379 Ascetic · “The Teacher” of the Cappadocians Nicene AgeAnnisa, Pontus
  289. AD 380
    Edict of ThessalonicaEvent The law that made the Nicene faith the religion of the Roman state, and defined it by naming two living bishops rather…
  290. d. 380
    I Irened. before AD 384 (a consecrated… Consecrated virgin · Sister of Pope Damasus Nicene AgeRome
  291. c. 380
    M Moses the Saracenfl. c. AD 378 (death unrecorded) Arab hermit · First bishop of the Tanukhid Saracens Nicene Agethe desert of Arabia, the Tanukhid federation
  292. d. 380
    P Peter II of Alexandriad. 380 Bishop of Alexandria · Athanasius’s successor Nicene AgeAlexandria, Rome
  293. d. 380
    P Projectamarried c. AD 380 Roman bride · Owner of the Esquiline casket Nicene AgeRome
  294. d. 380
    S Secundusmarried c. AD 380 Roman bridegroom · Named on the Esquiline casket Nicene AgeRome
  295. c. 380
    V Verus the Presbyterfl. AD 366–384 (death unrecorded) Presbyter of Rome · Agent of Damasus at Commodilla Nicene Agethe catacomb of Commodilla, Rome
  296. c. 380
    Z Zokomosfl. fourth century (dates… Saracen phylarch · Eponym of the Zokomid house Nicene Agethe Arabian frontier
  297. AD 381
    The Council of Constantinople — the Spirit’s divinity affirmedEvent The council that finished the creed and lost its own acts: an eastern assembly of 150 bishops that the West did not…
  298. AD 381
    The Council of Aquileia — Palladius and Secundianus deposed, the acts preserved as verbatim minutesEvent The only fourth-century council whose verbatim minutes survive: two bishops cross-examined line by line, and the…
  299. d. 381
    A Athanariciudex of the Goths c. AD 365–381 Iudex of the Thervingian Goths · Persecutor External witnessGothia (beyond the Danube)
  300. c. 381
    A Abundantiusfl. 3 September AD 381 (death… Bishop · Attendee at Aquileia Nicene AgeTrent, Italy
  301. c. 381
    A Almachiusfl. 3 September AD 381 (death… Bishop · Attendee at Aquileia Nicene AgeItaly
  302. c. 381
    A Amantiusfl. 3 September AD 381 (death… Bishop · Attendee at Aquileia Nicene AgeIovia, Pannonia
  303. c. 381
    A Anemiusfl. 3 September AD 381 (death… Bishop of Sirmium · Attendee at Aquileia Nicene AgeSirmium, Pannonia
  304. c. 381
    A Artemiusfl. 3 September AD 381 (death… Bishop · Attendee at Aquileia Nicene AgeItaly
  305. c. 381
    A Attalusfl. 3 September AD 381 (death… Presbyter of Illyricum · Homoian Nicene AgeIllyricum
  306. c. 381
    B Bassianusfl. 3 September AD 381 (death… Bishop of Lodi · Attendee at Aquileia Nicene AgeLaus Pompeia (Lodi), Italy
  307. c. 381
    C Cassianusfl. 3 September AD 381 (death… Bishop · Attendee at Aquileia Nicene AgeItaly
  308. c. 381
    C Constantius (first of the name at Aquileia)fl. 3 September AD 381 (death… Bishop · Attendee at Aquileia Nicene AgeItaly
  309. c. 381
    C Constantius (second of the name at Aquileia)fl. 3 September AD 381 (death… Bishop · Attendee at Aquileia Nicene AgeItaly
  310. c. 381
    D Diogenesfl. 3 September AD 381 (death… Bishop · Attendee at Aquileia Nicene AgeItaly
  311. c. 381
    D Domninus (bishop at Aquileia)fl. 3 September AD 381 (death… Bishop · Attendee at Aquileia Nicene AgeItaly
  312. c. 381
    E Eusebiusfl. 3 September AD 381 (death… Bishop · Attendee at Aquileia Nicene AgeBononia (Bologna), Italy
  313. c. 381
    E Eustathiusfl. 3 September AD 381 (death… Bishop · Attendee at Aquileia Nicene AgeItaly
  314. c. 381
    E Exuperantiusfl. 3 September AD 381 (death… Bishop · Attendee at Aquileia Nicene AgeItaly
  315. c. 381
    F Felix (second of the name at Aquileia)fl. 3 September AD 381 (death… Bishop · Attendee at Aquileia Nicene AgeItaly
  316. c. 381
    F Felix of Jaderafl. 3 September AD 381 (death… Bishop of Jadera · Attendee at Aquileia Nicene AgeJadera (Zadar), Dalmatia
  317. c. 381
    H Heliodorusfl. 3 September AD 381 (death… Bishop of Altinum · Attendee at Aquileia Nicene AgeAltinum, Italy
  318. c. 381
    J Januarius (bishop at Aquileia)fl. 3 September AD 381 (death… Bishop · Attendee at Aquileia Nicene AgeAfrica
  319. c. 381
    J Jovinusfl. 3 September AD 381 (death… Bishop · Attendee at Aquileia Nicene AgeItaly
  320. c. 381
    J Justusfl. 3 September AD 381 (death… Bishop of Lyons · Attendee at Aquileia Nicene AgeLugdunum (Lyon), Gaul
  321. c. 381
    L Limeniusfl. 3 September AD 381 (death… Bishop · Attendee at Aquileia Nicene AgeVercellae, Italy
  322. c. 381
    M Macedoniusfl. 3 September AD 381 (death… Bishop · Attendee at Aquileia Nicene AgeItaly
  323. c. 381
    M Marcellus (bishop at Aquileia)fl. 3 September AD 381 (death… Bishop · Attendee at Aquileia Nicene AgeItaly
  324. c. 381
    M Maximus (first of the name at Aquileia)fl. 3 September AD 381 (death… Bishop · Attendee at Aquileia Nicene AgeItaly
  325. c. 381
    M Maximus (second of the name at Aquileia)fl. 3 September AD 381 (death… Bishop · Attendee at Aquileia Nicene AgeItaly
  326. c. 381
    M Maximus the Cynicfl. AD 380–381 (death unrecorded) Philosopher-adventurer · Intruded bishop of Constantinople Nicene AgeAlexandria, Constantinople
  327. d. 381
    M Meletius of Antiochd. 381 Bishop of Antioch · President of the Council of Constantinople Nicene AgeArmenia, Antioch
  328. c. 381
    N Numidiusfl. 3 September AD 381 (death… Bishop · Attendee at Aquileia Nicene AgeItaly
  329. c. 381
    P Proculusfl. 3 September AD 381 (death… Bishop · Attendee at Aquileia Nicene AgeItaly
  330. c. 381
    S Sabinus of Placentiafl. 3 September AD 381 (death… Bishop of Placentia · Attendee at Aquileia Nicene AgePlacentia (Piacenza), Italy
  331. d. 381
    S Secundianus of Singidunumdeposed 3 September AD 381 (death… Bishop of Singidunum · Homoian, deposed at Aquileia Nicene AgeSingidunum (Belgrade), Moesia
  332. c. 381
    T Theodorus (bishop at Aquileia)fl. 3 September AD 381 (death… Bishop · Attendee at Aquileia Nicene AgeOctodurum, Raetia
  333. c. 381
    V Valerianfl. 3 September AD 381 (death… Bishop of Aquileia · President of the council · Attendee at Aquileia Nicene AgeAquileia
  334. d. 381
    Z Zaven Icatholicos AD 377–381 (death… Catholicos of Armenia Nicene AgeAshtishat, Vagharshapat, Armenia
  335. d. 383
    Emperor Gratian Emperor GratianAD 359 – 383 (murdered at Lyon) Emperor of the West · Pupil of Ambrose External witnessTrier, Milan, Lyon
  336. d. 383
    A Ascholius (Acholius) of Thessalonicabishop c. AD 379 – 383/384 Bishop of Thessalonica Nicene AgeThessalonica, Macedonia
  337. d. 383
    Frumentius of Axum Frumentius of Axumc. 300 – c. 383 First bishop of Axum · Apostle of Ethiopia Nicene AgeTyre, Axum (Ethiopia)
  338. d. 383
    Isaac of Dalmatia Isaac of Dalmatiad. c. AD 383 Monk of Constantinople Nicene AgeConstantinople
  339. d. 383
    Ulfilas (Wulfila) Ulfilas (Wulfila)c. 311 – 383 Bishop & apostle of the Goths · Homoian Arian · Bible translator Nicene AgeGothia, Nicopolis
  340. AD 384
    Symmachus petitions for the Altar of Victory — Ambrose answers, and the Senate’s last pagan appeal failsEvent The Senate's last formal plea for the old religion, answered by a bishop — and the archive holds both sides of the…
  341. d. 384
    B Blaesillad. AD 384 Roman widow · Disciple of Jerome Nicene AgeRome
  342. d. 384
    Damasus I of Rome Damasus I of Romed. 384 Bishop of Rome · Patron of Jerome Nicene AgeRome
  343. c. 384
    E Egeria the pilgrimfl. AD 381–384 Pilgrim · Diarist of the holy places Nicene AgeGallaecia (probably), Egypt, Sinai…
  344. c. 384
    F Furius Dionysius Filocalusfl. AD 354–384; d. after 384 Calligrapher · Letter-cutter to Pope Damasus Nicene AgeRome
  345. d. 384
    S Saint Lead. AD 384 Roman widow · Head of a house of virgins Nicene AgeRome
  346. d. 384
    S Servatius of Tongerend. AD 384 Bishop of Tongeren · Anti-Arian Nicene AgeTongeren
  347. d. 385
    L Latronianusd. AD 385 (executed at Trier) Priscillianist poet · Executed with Priscillian Nicene AgeHispania, Trier
  348. d. 385
    P Priscillian of Ávilad. c. 385 Bishop of Ávila · First heretic executed by the state Nicene AgeHispania, Trier
  349. c. 385
    S Sympronianfl. c. AD 380s (death unrecorded) Novatianist controversialist Nicene AgeHispania
  350. d. 385
    T Timothy of Alexandriad. 385 Bishop of Alexandria Nicene AgeAlexandria
  351. d. 386
    A Aelia Flaccillad. AD 386 Roman empress · Nicene patron of the poor Nicene AgeConstantinople
  352. d. 386
    A Aspurakes Icatholicos AD 381–386 (death… Catholicos of Armenia Nicene AgeAshtishat, Vagharshapat, Armenia
  353. d. 386
    C Cronius of Nitriad. c. AD 386 Priest of Nitria · Antony's interpreter Nicene AgeNitria, Egypt
  354. d. 386
    Cyril of Jerusalem Cyril of Jerusalemc. 313 – 386 Bishop of Jerusalem · Catechist Nicene AgeJerusalem
  355. d. 386
    D Demophilus of Constantinopled. c. AD 386 Last Arian bishop of Constantinople Nicene AgeBerea, Thrace, Constantinople
  356. d. 387
    M Monica of Thagastec. 331 – 387 Mother of Augustine Nicene AgeThagaste, Numidia, Ostia
  357. d. 387
    O Optatus of Milevisd. c. 387 Bishop of Milevis · First anti-Donatist theologian Nicene AgeMilevis, Numidia
  358. d. 388
    M Magnus Maximusd. AD 388 (executed at Aquileia) Usurper of the West · Executioner of Priscillian External witnessBritain, Trier, Aquileia
  359. d. 388
    T Themistiusc. AD 317 – c. 388 Pagan philosopher-senator · Orator of toleration External witnessConstantinople
  360. d. 388
    M Marcianus of Cyrrhusd. c. AD 388 Anchorite of the Syrian desert Nicene AgeChalcis, Syria
  361. d. 388
    P Paulinus of Antiochd. 388 Rival bishop in the Meletian schism Nicene AgeAntioch
  362. d. 388
    S Serapion the Sindonited. c. AD 388 Wandering ascetic · 'The man of the linen cloth' Nicene AgeEgypt, Greece, Rome
  363. AD 390
    The Thessalonica massacre and the penance of Theodosius — Butheric lynched, seven thousand killed in reprisalEvent A garrison commander lynched, a city punished in its own circus, and an emperor kept from communion until he repented…
  364. d. 390
    F Flavius Buthericd. AD 390 (killed in the… Magister militum per Illyricum External witnessThessalonica, Macedonia
  365. d. 390
    A Abba Or of Nitriad. c. AD 390 Father of the Nitrian settlements Nicene AgeNitria, Egypt
  366. d. 390
    A Apollinaris of Laodiceac. 310 – c. 390 Bishop of Laodicea · Heresiarch of the Incarnation Nicene AgeLaodicea, Syria
  367. d. 390
    D Diodore of Tarsusd. c. 390 Bishop of Tarsus · Father of the Antiochene school Nicene AgeAntioch, Tarsus
  368. d. 390
    Gregory of Nazianzus Gregory of Nazianzus329 – 390 Archbishop of Constantinople · “The Theologian” Nicene AgeNazianzus, Constantinople
  369. d. 390
    H Hesychius of Majumad. c. AD 390 Disciple of Hilarion · Keeper of his relics Nicene AgeMajuma of Gaza, Cyprus, Majuma
  370. c. 390
    H Himerius of Tarragonafl. 385 (death unrecorded) Bishop of Tarragona · Recipient of the first decretal Nicene AgeTarraco, Hispania
  371. d. 390
    M Malchus of Maroniad. c. AD 390 (in old age) Captive monk of Syria Nicene AgeNisibis, the desert of Chalcis, Maronia
  372. c. 390
    S Seleucusfl. c. AD 380s (death unrecorded) Young kinsman and addressee of Amphilochius Nicene AgeCappadocia · Iconium
  373. d. 391
    Macarius the Great (of Egypt) Macarius the Great (of Egypt)c. 300 – 391 Desert father · Priest of Scetis Nicene AgeScetis, Egypt
  374. d. 391
    Pacian of Barcelona Pacian of Barcelonad. c. AD 391 (in extreme old age) Bishop of Barcelona · 'Christian is my name, Catholic my surname' Nicene AgeBarcelona, Hispania
  375. d. 391
    P Parmenian of Carthaged. c. 391 Donatist bishop of Carthage · Target of Optatus Nicene AgeCarthage
  376. d. 391
    P Peter of Sebastec. 340 – c. 391 Bishop of Sebaste · Youngest of the Cappadocian siblings Nicene AgeAnnisa, Sebaste
  377. d. 392
    E Emperor Valentinian IIAD 371 – 392 (found hanged at… Boy emperor of the West · Loser of the basilica crisis External witnessMilan, Vienne
  378. c. 392
    O Olympiusfl. AD 391/392 (death unrecorded) Pagan philosopher · Leader of the defence of the Serapeum External witnessAlexandria
  379. d. 392
    G Gregory of Elvirad. c. AD 392 Bishop of Elvira · Intransigent Nicene exegete Nicene AgeElvira (Illiberis), Baetica
  380. d. 392
    P Phoebadius of Agend. c. AD 392 Bishop of Agen · Nicene polemicist Nicene AgeAgen, Aquitaine
  381. d. 393
    L Libanius of AntiochAD 314 – c. 393 Pagan rhetorician · Teacher of Chrysostom · Mourner of the temples External witnessAntioch
  382. d. 393
    E Eunomius of Cyzicusc. 335 – c. 393 Bishop of Cyzicus · Anomoian heresiarch Nicene AgeCappadocia, Cyzicus
  383. d. 393
    E Evagrius of Antiochd. c. AD 393 Bishop of Antioch (Eustathian line) · Latin translator of the Life of Antony Nicene AgeAntioch, Italy, Antioch
  384. d. 394
    E Eugeniusd. AD 394 (executed after the… Usurper of the West · Figurehead of the pagan revival External witnessRome, the Frigidus
  385. d. 394
    A Amphilochius of Iconiumc. 339 – c. 394 Bishop of Iconium · Cappadocian ally Nicene AgeCappadocia, Iconium
  386. d. 395
    A Ammianus Marcellinusb. c. AD 325/330, probably… Soldier · Historian · Pagan external witness External witnessAntioch, Gaul, Mesopotamia, Rome
  387. d. 395
    Emperor Theodosius I Emperor Theodosius Id. 17 January 395 Roman Emperor (379–395) · Establisher of Nicene Christianity External witnessHispania, Constantinople, Milan
  388. c. 395
    N Nummius Aemilianus Dexterfl. AD 379–395 (death unrecorded) Praetorian prefect · Son of Pacian of Barcelona External witnessHispania, Italy
  389. d. 395
    A Abba Pachond. c. AD 395 Elder of Scetis · Counsellor of the tempted Nicene AgeScetis, Egypt
  390. d. 395
    A Abba Piord. c. AD 395 Disciple of Antony · Ascetic of the unreturned glance Nicene AgeEgypt, Nitria
  391. d. 395
    A Amma Piamound. c. AD 395 Virgin and prophetess of the Egyptian villages Nicene Agethe Delta, Egypt
  392. d. 395
    A Amma Talisd. c. AD 395 (eighty years in… Amma of Antinoë · Mother of sixty virgins Nicene AgeAntinoë, the Thebaid
  393. d. 395
    A Apollo of Hermopolisd. c. AD 395 Abbot of Bawit Nicene AgeHermopolis / Bawit, Thebaid
  394. d. 395
    A Auxentius of Durostorumfoster-son of Ulfilas; Arian… Bishop of Durostorum · Arian anti-bishop of Milan, as Mercurinus Nicene AgeDurostorum, Moesia, Milan
  395. d. 395
    G Gelasius of Caesaread. AD 395 Bishop of Caesarea · Church historian Nicene AgeCaesarea Maritima
  396. d. 395
    Gregory of Nyssa Gregory of Nyssac. 335 – c. 395 Bishop of Nyssa · Mystical theologian Nicene AgeNyssa, Cappadocia
  397. d. 395
    I Innocent of the Mount of Olivesd. c. AD 395 Presbyter-ascetic of the Mount of Olives Nicene AgeRome(?), Jerusalem
  398. d. 395
    J John of Lycopolisc. AD 305 – 395 Recluse of the Thebaid · 'The Seer of Egypt' Nicene AgeLycopolis, the Thebaid
  399. d. 395
    M Macarius of Alexandriac. 305 – c. 395 Desert father · Priest of Kellia Nicene AgeKellia, Egypt
  400. d. 395
    M Moses the Blackd. c. AD 395 (killed by raiders… Brigand turned monk and priest of Scetis Nicene AgeScetis, Egypt
  401. AD 397
    Council of Carthage confirms the canonEvent The African bishops list the canonical books and refer the list overseas for confirmation — the West's first binding…
  402. d. 397
    Ambrose of Milan Ambrose of Milanc. 339 – 397 Governor → Bishop of Milan Nicene AgeTrier, Milan
  403. d. 397
    M Marcellinad. c. AD 397 Consecrated virgin · Sister of Ambrose Nicene AgeRome
  404. d. 397
    Martin of Tours Martin of Toursc. 316 – 397 Soldier → Monk → Bishop of Tours Nicene AgePannonia, Gaul
  405. d. 397
    N Nectarius of Constantinopled. 397 Archbishop of Constantinople Nicene AgeTarsus, Constantinople
  406. d. 397
    P Philastrius of Bresciad. c. AD 397 Bishop of Brescia · Cataloguer of heresies Nicene AgeBrescia
  407. d. 398
    D Didymus the Blindc. 313 – 398 Head of the catechetical school of Alexandria · Theologian Nicene AgeAlexandria
  408. d. 398
    J Joviniancondemned 393; d. before 406 Monk · Opponent of ascetic hierarchy Nicene AgeRome, Milan
  409. d. 399
    A Ammonius the Talld. c. AD 399 Nitrian monk · One of the Tall Brothers · Origenist Nicene AgeNitria, Egypt
  410. d. 399
    E Evagrius Ponticus345 – 399 Monk of the Cells · Theologian of the spiritual life Nicene AgePontus, Constantinople, Kellia
  411. d. 399
    F Fabiolad. AD 399 Roman noblewoman · Founder of the first Christian hospital Nicene AgeRome, Bethlehem, Rome
  412. d. 399
    Siricius of Rome Siricius of Romed. 399 Bishop of Rome · First issuer of decretals Nicene AgeRome
  413. d. 400
    Q Quintus Aurelius Symmachusb. c. AD 340; urban prefect… Urban prefect of Rome · Senator · Orator · Pagan spokesman External witnessRome
  414. d. 400
    Y Yazdegerd Iking of kings of Persia AD 399 … Sasanian shah · Licenser of the Persian church External witnessSeleucia-Ctesiphon
  415. d. 400
    A Abdas of Susabishop before AD 400; d. AD 420… Bishop of Susa Nicene AgeSusa (Beth Huzaye), Sasanian Persia
  416. d. 400
    A Agathangelosthe History composed mid-5th… Pseudonymous author of the History of the Armenians Nicene AgeArmenia
  417. c. 400
    A Agricola the Pelagianfl. AD 429 (death unrecorded) Pelagian teacher in Britain Nicene AgeBritannia
  418. d. 400
    Augustine of Hippo Augustine of Hippo354 – 430 Bishop of Hippo · Theologian of the West Nicene AgeThagaste, Milan, Hippo Regius
  419. d. 400
    A Aurelius of Carthagebishop c. AD 391/392 – d. 429/430… Bishop of Carthage · President of the African councils Nicene AgeCarthage
  420. d. 400
    C Chromatius of Aquileiapresbyter AD 381; bishop of… Presbyter, then Bishop of Aquileia Nicene AgeAquileia
  421. d. 400
    E Epiphanius of Salamisb. c. AD 310/320 near… Monk · Bishop of Salamis · Heresiologist Nicene AgeBesanduk, Palestine, Salamis (Constantia)…
  422. d. 400
    F FastidiusBritish bishop, early fifth… Bishop of the Britons · Writer Nicene AgeBritannia
  423. d. 400
    G Gennadius of Marseillespresbyter of Marseille; writing… Presbyter of Marseille · Literary historian Nicene AgeMassilia (Marseille), Gaul
  424. d. 400
    I Isaac of Seleuciacatholicos c. AD 399 – 410 (held… Catholicos of Seleucia-Ctesiphon Nicene AgeSeleucia-Ctesiphon (Sasanian Persia)
  425. d. 400
    I Isidore the Hostellerc. AD 318 – 403 (held at the… Presbyter & guest-master of Alexandria · Ascetic Nicene AgeAlexandria
  426. d. 400
    Jerome of Stridon Jerome of Stridonc. 347 – 420 Priest · Translator of the Vulgate Nicene AgeStridon, Rome, Bethlehem
  427. d. 400
    John Chrysostom John Chrysostomc. 347 – 407 Preacher of Antioch · Archbishop of Constantinople Nicene AgeAntioch, Constantinople
  428. c. 400
    K Koriwnfl. AD 440s (death unrecorded) Monk · Pupil of Mashtots · Biographer Nicene AgeArmenia
  429. d. 400
    M Marutha of Maypherqatc. AD 350 – c. 420 (held at the… Bishop of Maypherqat · Physician · Roman legate to Persia Nicene AgeMaypherqat (Martyropolis), Roman Mesopotamia…
  430. d. 400
    Melania the Elder Melania the Elderc. AD 341 – c. 410 (held at the… Roman patrician · Founder on the Mount of Olives Nicene AgeRome, Nitria, Jerusalem
  431. d. 400
    M Mesrop Mashtotsb. c. AD 362 Hatsʼekatsʼ; d. 17… Royal secretary · Monk · Inventor of the Armenian alphabet Nicene AgeHatsʼekatsʼ, Taron, Vagharshapat, Edessa…
  432. d. 400
    P Palladius of Ratiariad. c. AD 400 Bishop of Ratiaria · Homoian (Arian) leader Nicene AgeRatiaria, Dacia
  433. d. 400
    P Paulus Orosiusb. c. AD 375/385 Braga; d. after… Presbyter · Historian · Anti-Pelagian controversialist Nicene AgeBracara Augusta (Braga), Gallaecia, Hippo…
  434. d. 400
    P Pelagiusb. c. AD 354, probably Britain… Ascetic teacher · Biblical commentator Nicene AgeBritannia, Rome, Carthage, Palestine
  435. d. 400
    P Philostorgiusb. c. AD 368 Borissus… Eunomian layman · Church historian Nicene AgeBorissus, Cappadocia, Constantinople
  436. d. 400
    P Prudentiusb. AD 348 (self-dated)… Provincial governor · Christian poet Nicene AgeTarraconensis, Spain
  437. d. 400
    P Pʼawstos Buzandthe Epic Histories composed c. AD… Attributed author of the Epic Histories of Armenia — in fact anonymous Nicene AgeArmenia
  438. d. 400
    R Rufinus of Aquileiab. c. AD 344/345 Concordia; d.… Presbyter · Monk · Translator · Historian Nicene AgeConcordia, Aquileia, Egypt, Jerusalem, Rome…
  439. d. 400
    S Sahak I the Greatcatholicos AD 387 – 428; d. 439… Catholicos of Armenia · Translator Nicene AgeAshtishat, Vagharshapat, Armenia
  440. d. 400
    S SeverianusPelagian bishop, early fifth… Pelagian bishop · Father of Agricola Nicene AgeBritannia or Gaul
  441. d. 400
    S Simplician of Miland. AD 400 Bishop of Milan · Mentor of Ambrose and Augustine Nicene AgeRome, Milan
  442. d. 400
    S Socrates Scholasticusb. c. AD 380 Constantinople; d.… Layman · Advocate · Church historian Nicene AgeConstantinople
  443. d. 400
    S Sozomenb. Bethelia near Gaza; d.… Lawyer · Church historian Nicene AgeConstantinople
  444. d. 400
    S Sulpicius Severusb. c. AD 363 Aquitania; d. c.… Lawyer · Ascetic · Hagiographer and chronicler Nicene AgeAquitania, Gaul
  445. d. 400
    T The Hieronymian compilersoriginal compilation c. AD… Anonymous compilers of the Martyrologium Hieronymianum Nicene AgeAquileia, northern Italy, Auxerre, Gaul
  446. d. 400
    T Theodoret of Cyrusb. Antioch c. AD 393; bishop of… Bishop of Cyrrhus · Church historian · Theologian Nicene AgeAntioch, Cyrrhus, Syria
  447. d. 400
    V Victricius of Rouenb. c. AD 330; bishop of Rouen… Bishop of Rouen · Missionary to the Nervii and Morini Nicene AgeRotomagus (Rouen), Britannia
  448. d. 400
    V Vramshapuhking of Armenia AD 389 – 414 (the… Arsacid king of Armenia · Patron of the alphabet Nicene AgeArmenia
  449. AD 405
    Mesrop Mashtots devises the Armenian alphabet — the Scriptures translated and a literature begunEvent A script made so a church could read in its own language, and the account of it is the first book ever written in that…
  450. AD 410
    The Synod of Seleucia-Ctesiphon — the Persian church receives Nicaea under Isaac and MaruthaEvent The Persian church receives Nicaea by permission of a Persian king, and is organised into provinces on the Roman model.