January 387: Theodosius I issues a decree imposing a special levy on the citizens of Antioch.
February 387: The decree is read out before the curiales of Antioch. The Antiocheans complain and resort to violence against the symbols of the imperial power; they set the house of a curialis on fire. The riot is suppressed by the comes Orientis, citizens are arrested, stand a trial and get sentenced to death. They are executed and Antioch is deprived of its privileges; the curiales are arrested. The delegates of Theodosius I arrive to make inquiries (Caesarius and Hellebichus); monks and anchorites arrive in the city (Macedonius). The bishop of Antioch Flavian arrives to Constantinople.
13‑21 March (?) 387: Caesarius returns to Constantinople
21 March (?) 387: Desicion of Theodosius I; amnesty for the Antiocheans, the privileges of the city restored.
after Easter 387: Massive Christianisation of pagan Antiocheans.