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Donatism

Christian sect

11 dated entries naming Donatism, drawn from 11 separate years between 311 CE and 412 CE. Nothing here is written by us: each line is the sentence a Wikipedia year article used, and the link beside it opens the exact revision.

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4th century

  • 311The Donatist schism begins in the African Church.source
  • 312The Council of Carthage supports Donatism, which espouses a rigorous application and interpretation of the sacraments. These doctrines will be condemned by the Council of Arles (314).source
  • 313October 2 – Lateran Synod: Donatism is declared a heresy.source
  • 314August 30 – Council of Arles: Confirms the pronouncement of Donatism as a schism, and passes other canons.source
  • 316At the request of the Christians, Constantine I attempts to end the schism with the Donatist sect.source
  • 375Gratian, advised by his chief advisor Ambrosius, begins a systematic persecution of the pagans. He confiscates the fortunes of the temples and adds the money to the Imperial Treasury. He proscribes Arianism and Donatism.source
  • 394The Council of Bagaï in Africa brings 310 Donatist bishops together.source
  • 395Augustine, age 40, becomes bishop of Hippo Regius (modern Algeria). His assignment is the reunification of the Roman Catholic Church in Africa, primarily focusing on the Donatist movement led by Primianus of Carthage.source

5th century

  • 405In the Roman province of Africa, Augustine of Hippo opposes Donatism as a heresy.source
  • 411The Councils of Carthage are held, on the issue of Donatism.source
  • 412An edict of Honorius outlaws Donatism.source

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