305


 * This article is about the year 305 CE. For other uses, see .

Roman Empire

 * — and, Emperors of Rome, retire from office.
 * and are declared Augusti;  and  Daia are appointed Caesars.
 * The is built.
 * In the Western Empire, the capital is moved from Rome to.
 * Maximinus Daïa (305–313) persecutes the Christians of Egypt, many of whom take refuge in the desert. In time, this refuge leads to the life. In these monasteries  writing develops, supporting the propagation of Christian texts.

Asia

 * The Daysan River floods.

Religion

 * The decrees that priests must be . Additionally, it condemns visiting the homes of Jews and prohibits Christian women from marrying Jews, unless they have converted. Essentially Jews are declared personae non gratae.

Births

 * , pope (—)

Deaths

 * , of  who instigated the persecution of the  under
 * , philosopher