254 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 2nd century – 3rd century – 4th century |
| Decades: | 220s 230s 240s – 250s – 260s 270s 280s |
| Years: | 251 252 253 – 254 – 255 256 257 |
The year 254 (written as CCLIV in Roman numerals) was a common year. It started on a Sunday according to the Julian calendar.
What Happened in 254 AD?
Events in the Roman Empire
In 254 AD, two important leaders became Roman Consuls. A consul was a very high-ranking official in the Roman Empire. They were like top leaders who helped run the government.
The two men who became consuls were:
- Publius Licinius Valerianus Augustus
- Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus
These two men were also emperors at the time. Being a consul was a big honor and showed their power.
Religious Events
On May 12 of this year, a new pope was chosen. The pope is the leader of the Catholic Church.
- Pope Stephen I became the 23rd pope. He took over after Pope Lucius I.
Images for kids
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A coin showing Emperor Valerian
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