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: This article is about the year 305. For other uses, see 305 (number). For the car known as the 305, see Peugeot 305.

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Events

By Place

Roman Empire

• May 1 - Diocletian and Maximian, Emperors of Rome, retire from office.
• Constantius Chlorus and Galerius declared Augusti; Flavius Valerius Severus and Maximinus Daia appointed Caesars.
• The Arch of Galerius is built.
• In the Western Empire, the capital is moved from Rome to Milan.
• Maximinus Daïa (305-313) persecutes the Christians of Egypt. Many take refuge in the desert. In time, this refuge leads to the monastic life. In these monasteries Coptic writing develops, supporting the propagation of Christian texts.

Asia

• The Daysan River floods Edessa.

By Topic

Religion

• Council of Illiberis, decrees that priests must be celibate. 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

Deaths

• Hierocles, proconsul of Bithynia who instigated the persecution of the Christians under Galerius
• Porphyry, Neoplatonist philosopher

 

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