Co-Emperor
Commodus becomes co-emperor with his father Marcus Aurelius.
Historical events in 177
12 historical records
June 1772 historical events
Title Augustus
Marcus Aurelius raises Commodus to the rank of Augustus in 177.
Church Unity Appeal
The Lyons confessors urged Eleutherius to preserve church unity while addressing disputes over Montanist prophecy.
Irenaeus Commended
The clergy of Lyons commended Irenaeus to Eleutherius when sending him to Rome with their letter.
Irenaeus Delegation
Irenaeus travelled from Lyons to Rome carrying correspondence for Eleutherius about the Montanist movement.
Lyons Correspondence Received
Christians imprisoned at Lyons sent Eleutherius a letter concerning the Montanist controversy during the persecution of 177.
Montanist Appeal
Eleutherius received an appeal urging a cautious response to the growing Montanist movement.
First Consulship
Commodus serves as consul for the first time while still a teenager.
Tribunician Power
Commodus received tribunician power as his formal participation in imperial authority expanded.
Commodus Made Co-Emperor
Marcus elevated his son Commodus to co-emperor, making the succession explicitly dynastic.
Persecution at Lyon
Christian communities at Lyon suffer persecution during his reign.
Governor of Moesia Superior
Pertinax briefly governed Moesia Superior during the continuing northern wars.