356

Roman Empire

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

Asia

 * Naemul becomes king of the dynasty.

Religion

 * Construction begins on the first of  in Rome.

Deaths

 * , desert monk
 * Amasius, Bishop of Teano (also known as St. Paris)