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Events

By Place

Roman Empire

* A deputation from the Roman Senate delivers to Gratianus the robe of the Pontifex Maximus, which has been worn by every Roman Emperor since Augustus. He refuses to accept this insignia, insulting the pagan aristocrats of Rome.

Europe

* The Scirii ally themselves with the Huns.

By Topic

Religion

*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 Christian churches consider this an Ecumenical council.
* Council of Aquileia: Ambrose and the council depose the Arian bishops Palladius of Ratiaria and Secundianus of Singidunum.
* Flavian succeeds Meletius as Patriarch of Antioch.
* Timothy succeeds Peter as Patriarch of Alexandria.
* Nectarius succeeds Gregory Nazianzus as Archbishop of Constantinople.
* John Chrysostom becomes a deacon.

Births

* Helian Bobo

Deaths

* February 14 — Peter, Patriarch of Alexandria
* June 29 – St Syrus of Genoa
* Athanaric, king of the Thervingi
* Meletius of Antioch, Patriarch of Antioch