438 CE

The Codex Theodosianus, a collection of edicts of Roman law, is published. Relics of John Chrysostom are transported to Constantinople. Aelia Eudocia, wife of Theodosius II, goes on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, bringing back with her holy relics to prove her faith.

In the 430s, the 5th century.

Conflict & Security

  • In the Gothic War (436-439) besieges Flavius Aetius over the Visigoths in the Battle of Mons Colubrarius.source
  • The last gladiatorial fights are held in the Colosseum in Rome.source

Religion & Belief

  • Relics of John Chrysostom are transported to Constantinople.source

Health & Medicine

  • King Hermeric of the Suebic Kingdom of Galicia is forced to retire after a seven-year illness. He hands the government over to his son Rechila.source

Crime & Justice

  • Emperor Theodosius II forbids the divulging of secrets of naval carpentry, probably to avoid its spread to the rising Vandal power in North Africa.source

Culture & Society

  • February 15 – The Codex Theodosianus, a collection of edicts of Roman law, is published.source
  • Aelia Eudocia, wife of Theodosius II, goes on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, bringing back with her holy relics to prove her faith.source

Births

  • Basina, queen of Thuringia (approximate date)source
  • Epiphanius, bishop of Pavia (died 496)source

Deaths

  • Feng Hong, last emperor of Northern Yansource
  • Bahram V dies after an 18-year reign as Sassanid king of the Persian Empire. He is succeeded by his son Yazdegerd II.source
  • Bahram V, king of the Persian Empiresource