What Happened in 235 AD

Major Events

  • Sep 28 Pope Pontian becomes the first Pope to abdicate from the role, for St. Anterus
  • Sep 29 St Pontianus ends his reign as Catholic Pope
  • Nov 21 St Anterus begins his reign as Catholic Pope, will only rule for 40 days

Who Died in 235 AD

  • Mar 18 Marcus Aurelius Alexander, Syrian emperor of Rome (222-235), murdered