Irenaeus Returns to Gaul
Irenaeus returned to Gaul after his Roman mission to Eleutherius and later became bishop of Lyons.
Historical events in 178
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Montanism Reaches Rome
The Montanist movement reached Rome during Eleutherius's pontificate and required a response from church leaders.
Praetor
Septimus Severus reaches the praetorship in 178.
Marriage to Bruttia Crispina
Commodus marries Bruttia Crispina, who receives the rank of Augusta.
Return to the Danube Front
Commodus accompanies Marcus Aurelius when renewed fighting draws the imperial court back to the Danube frontier.
Praetorship
Septimus Severus attained the praetorship, qualifying him for senior provincial and military appointments.
Governor of Dacia
Pertinax governed Dacia and defended the province during renewed frontier fighting.
Death of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
The Romans camp at Regensburg after the death of Marcus Aurelius in Vienna