339 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 3rd century – 4th century – 5th century |
| Decades: | 300s 310s 320s – 330s – 340s 350s 360s |
| Years: | 336 337 338 – 339 – 340 341 342 |
The year 339 was a common year that started on a Monday in the Julian calendar. It was a time of important events, especially for the Roman Empire and the early Christian Church.
Important Events of 339
Roman Empire Faces Challenges
In 339, Constantius II, who was the Roman Emperor in the East, had to travel to his lands. This was because the Persian Empire, led by King Shapur II, was attacking Mesopotamia. Mesopotamia was a very important region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. For the next 11 years, the Roman and Persian empires fought many battles, but neither side truly won.
Changes in the Christian Church
Leaders and Beliefs
During this year, Pope Julius I, the leader of the Christian Church in Rome, offered safety to Athanasius of Alexandria. Athanasius was a very important bishop from Alexandria, a big city in Egypt. He was facing problems because of different beliefs within the Church.
Also in 339, Eusebius of Nicomedia became the bishop of Constantinople, which was a major city and the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire. Another person who followed a belief called Arianism also became the bishop of Alexandria. Arianism was a Christian belief that was different from what most Christians believed about Jesus. These changes showed how much the early Christian Church was growing and also how different ideas were debated among its leaders.
People Born in 339
- Aurelius Ambrosius: He later became a very important bishop of Milan, a city in Italy. He is known for his writings and influence on the Christian Church. (approximate date)
- He Fani: She became an empress of the Jin Dynasty in China.
- Shi Shi: He was an emperor of the Later Zhao state in China, which was ruled by the Jie people.
People Who Died in 339
- Abaye: A very important Jewish scholar from Babylonia.
- Eusebius of Caesarea: He was a bishop and is often called the first church historian. He wrote many books about the early history of Christianity. (approximate date)
- Shemon Bar Sabbae: He was a bishop of Seleucia-Ctesiphon, an important city in the Persian Empire.
- Wang Dao: A powerful statesman who served the Jin Dynasty in China. (born in 276)
See also
In Spanish: 339 para niños
