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Donatism

Christian sect

8 dated entries naming Donatism, drawn from 8 separate years between 312 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

  • 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
  • 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

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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