202

The year 202 (CCII) was a common year beginning on a Friday of the Julian calendar, in force on that date.

In the Roman Empire the year was named the year of the consulate of Severus and Antoninus or, less commonly, as 955 Ab urbe condita, being its denomination as 202 later, from the Middle Ages, when the Anno Domini was established.

Events

• The Roman Emperor Septimius Severo forbids conversion to Christianity and Judaism.
• In Hispania there is a persecution of Christians.
• San Ceferino happens to San Victor I as a Pope in 202.

Deaths

• Saint Irineo - Bishop, saint and Father of the Church.