Apollonius Martyrdom
The Christian senator Apollonius was martyred at Rome during the pontificate of Eleutherius.
Historical events in 185
9 historical records
Dietary Decree Tradition
The Liber Pontificalis attributed to Eleutherius a decree rejecting religious objections to foods created for human use.
Hegesippus Succession Record
Hegesippus's account of the Roman episcopal succession was completed before the end of Eleutherius's pontificate.
British Soldiers Denounce Perennis
A delegation of soldiers from Britain reaches Rome and accuses the praetorian prefect Perennis of plotting against Commodus.
Cleander as Chamberlain
The freedman Cleander became a dominant court figure and chamberlain during the middle years of Commodus's reign.
Execution of Perennis
Commodus orders the execution of Perennis after the prefect loses imperial confidence.
Rise of Cleander
The imperial freedman Cleander becomes increasingly influential at court after the fall of Perennis.
Sarmatian Campaign
Roman forces continue campaigning against Sarmatian groups during Commodus's reign.
Title Felix
Commodus adopted the honorific title Felix as part of his official imperial presentation.