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381 CE

Emperor Gratian moves the capital to Mediolanum (modern-day Milan). Because of his Christian beliefs, he eliminates Pontifex Maximus as Imperial title. Gratian also refuses the robe of office, insulting the pagan aristocrats of Rome. First Council of Constantinople (some authorities date this council to 383): Theodosius I calls a general council to affirm and extend the Nicene Creed, and denounce Arianism and Apollinarism. Most trinitarian churches consider this an Ecumenical council. The Gallic city of Cularo is renamed Gratianopolis (later Grenoble), in honor of Gratian having created a bishopric.

Conflict & Security

  • The Sciri together with the Huns attack along Rome's lower Danubian frontier.source

Religion & Belief

  • John Chrysostom becomes a deacon.source
  • Emperor Gratian moves the capital to Mediolanum (modern-day Milan). Because of his Christian beliefs, he eliminates Pontifex Maximus as Imperial title. Gratian also refuses the robe of office, insulting the pagan aristocrats of Rome.source
  • First Council of Constantinople (some authorities date this council to 383): Theodosius I calls a general council to affirm and extend the Nicene Creed, and denounce Arianism and Apollinarism. Most trinitarian churches consider this an Ecumenical council.source
  • Timothy succeeds Peter II as Patriarch of Alexandria.source
  • Nectarius succeeds Gregory Nazianzus as Archbishop of Constantinople.source
  • Council of Aquileia: Ambrose and the council depose the Arian bishops Palladius of Ratiaria and Secundianus of Singidunum.source
  • The Gallic city of Cularo is renamed Gratianopolis (later Grenoble), in honor of Gratian having created a bishopric.source
  • Flavian succeeds Meletius as Patriarch of Antioch.source

Births

  • Helian Bobo, Chinese emperor of the Xiongnu state Xia (d. 425)source

Deaths

  • February 15 – Faustinus of Brescia, Roman Catholic bishop and saintsource
  • February 27 – Peter II, Patriarch of Alexandriasource
  • June 29 – Saint Syrus, Bishop of Genoasource
  • The Visigothic chieftain Athanaric becomes the first foreign king to visit the Eastern Roman capital of Constantinople. He negotiates a peace treaty with emperor Theodosius I that makes his people foederati as "one body within the imperial soldiery". Athanaric dies 2 weeks later after an 18-year reign in which he has been undisputed king of all the Goths for just 1 year. The peace will continue until Theodosius's death in 395.source
  • Athanaric, king of the Visigothssource
  • Saint Meletius, Patriarch of Antiochsource