356

Events

By place

Roman Empire

• February 8—Roman authorities make an attempt to arrest Athanasius on the accusation of supporting the usurper Magnentius. Athenasius eludes them, fleeing to the desert to hide amongst the monks of Mount Nitria.
• Julian is defeated by the Alemanni at the Battle of Reims.
• Rhaetia is invaded by the Alemanni.
• The veneration of non-Christian images is banned in the Empire.
• Constantius II publishes a decree ordering the closure of all pagan temples throughout the Empire.

Asia

• Naemul becomes king of the Silla dynasty.

By topic

Religion

• Construction begins on the first basilica of Saint Peter in Rome.

Births

Deaths

• Anthony the Great, desert monk
• Amasius, Bishop of Teano (also known as St. Paris)
• Empress Qiang
• Yin Hao