385

Template:Use mdy dates Template:About year Template:Year nav Template:M1 year in topic Year 385 (CCCLXXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Augustus and Bauto (or, less frequently, year 1138 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 385 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years.

Events

By place

Roman Empire

• The Roman synod exiles the prophet Jerome, who has incorporated ideas first propounded by the Roman statesman Cicero. He departs for Egypt, Bethlehem, and Jerusalem, accompanied by the Christian ascetic Paula, who will edit Jerome's translation of the Bible, which becomes the Latin Vulgate.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

Asia

• Jinsa of Baekje becomes the 16th king of the ancient Korean kingdom of Baekje.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

By topic

Arts and Sciences

• Ammianus Marcellinus begins writing a history, in the style of Tacitus, covering the years AD 96–378.

Religion

• The Serapeum of Alexandria, one of the largest Greek temples in Egypt, is destroyed by a Christian mob. The precise date is disputed, with 391 sometimes given as the moment of final destruction.<ref>Template:Cite thesis</ref>
• Theophilus becomes Patriarch of Alexandria.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
• Pope Siricius issues the Directa Decretal, proclaiming the primacy of Rome and the priestly obligation of celibacy.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
• Priscillian, Spanish bishop, is accused of Manichaeism and magic, and beheaded at Trier . He becomes the first person in the history of Christianity to be executed for heresy.<ref name=":0">Template:Cite book</ref>

Sport in the Roman Empire

• Aurelios Zopyros becomes the last reported athlete at the Ancient Olympic Games. He is a victor in "junior boxing" (pankration).<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

Births

• Avitus, Western Roman Emperor (approximate date)<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
• Murong Chao, emperor of the Xianbei state Southern Yan (d. 410)<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
• Murong Xi, emperor of the Xianbei state Later Yan (d. 407)<ref name=":1">Template:Cite book</ref>
• Pulcheria, daughter of Theodosius I who died in infancy (d. 386)<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
• Saint Patrick, missionary in Ireland (approximate date)<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
• Paulus Orosius, historian and theologian (approximate date)<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
• Xie Lingyun, Chinese poet of the Southern and Northern Dynasties (d. 433)<ref>Template:Cite journal</ref>

Deaths

• October 16 – Fú Jiān, emperor of the Chinese Di state Former Qin (b. 337)<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
• Aelia Flaccilla, Roman empress and wife of Theodosius I (or possibly 386)<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
• Chimnyu, king of Baekje (Korea)<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
• Dao An, Buddhist monk of the Jin Dynasty (b. 312)<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
• Murong Wei, emperor of the Xianbei state Former Yan (b. 350)<ref name=":1" />
• Priscillian, Spanish bishop and theologian<ref name=":0" />
• Xie An, statesman of the Jin Dynasty (b. 320)<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>