347
Year 347 was a common year starting on Thursday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Rufinus and Eusebius. The denomination 347 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
China
- Li Shi, ruler of Cheng Han, fails in his attempt to halt a Jin expedition under Huan Wen. He flees to the capital Chengdu and surrenders his forces. Emperor Jin Mudi spares his life and makes him a marquess.
By topic
Religion
- Council of Sardica: An attempt is made to resolve the Arian controversy, and ground rules for bishops are laid down.
- The Council of Philippopolis is held as the result of Eastern bishops leaving the Council of Sardica. In Philippopolis, they excommunicate Pope Julius, and as a result, the Arian controversy is perpetuated.
Births
- January 11 - Theodosius I, Roman Emperor
- March 27 - Saint Jerome, priest and translator of the Bible
- Eunapius, Greek sophist and historian
- John Chrysostom, archbishop of Constantinople
- Paula, Desert Mother and Saint
- Saint Porphyry, bishop of Gaza
Deaths
- Ursicinus of Brescia, Bishop of Brescia