Theodosius I

American  

[thee-uh-doh-shee-uhs, -shuhs] / ˌθi əˈdoʊ ʃi əs, -ʃəs /

noun

1. the Great, a.d. 346?–395, Roman emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire 379–395.

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Theodosius I British  

/ ˌθɪəˈdəʊsɪəs /

noun

1. called the Great. ?346–395 _ad , Roman emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire (379–95) and of the Western Roman Empire (392–95)

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Example Sentences

In 380 CE the Empire was officially declared to be Christian by the emperor Theodosius I and all people of importance had to be, at least nominally, Christians.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2020

The man who benefited was the enemy commander, the Christian Theodosius I, ruler of the Eastern Roman Empire, based in Constantinople.

From Time • Oct. 21, 2016

The Gallic revolt was crushed and the temple rebuilt – as it was again and again right up until its closure by the Christian emperor Theodosius I in AD392.

From The Guardian • Mar. 15, 2016

Eventually, Roman Emperor Theodosius I, a Christian, abolished the Olympics in 394, decrying them as a pagan ritual.

From Time Magazine Archive

"No," said Theodosius; "I am not come to break the laws, but to entreat you to imitate the mercy of God whom we serve, who opens the gates of mercy to contrite sinners."

From Young Folks' History of Rome by Yonge, Charlotte Mary