Spread Map
Where and when Manichaeism spread, arrived, was established, declined or was revived, in the places and years the historical record gives.
Map
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Marker size and shape show how established the tradition was there: a small filled dot for an arrival, a larger one for an established or dominant presence, and a hollow, distinct marker where it was suppressed or nearly disappeared, never simply absent.
Spoken Chronology
Mani Teaches Under Shapur I's Patronage in Persia. Iran, 241 to 273, Established. Source, Manichaeism (New Catholic Encyclopedia, via Encyclopedia.com).
Bahram I Executes Mani and Ends Royal Patronage. Iran, 274 to 277, Suppressed. Source, Manichaeism (New Catholic Encyclopedia, via Encyclopedia.com).
Manichaean Missionaries Reach the Roman Empire. Egypt, 280 to 297, Arrived. Source, Manichaeism (New Catholic Encyclopedia, via Encyclopedia.com).
Diocletian Orders the Annihilation of Manichaeism in the Roman Empire. Italy, 297, Suppressed. Source, Manichaeism (New Catholic Encyclopedia, via Encyclopedia.com).
The Uyghur Khaganate Adopts Manichaeism as Its State Religion. Mongolia, 762 to 840, Dominant. Source, Manichaeism (New Catholic Encyclopedia, via Encyclopedia.com).
Manichaeism Goes Extinct in China. China, 840 to 1370, Extinct. Source, Manichaeism (Wikipedia).
The Uyghur Khaganate's Collapse Ends State Patronage of Manichaeism. Mongolia, 840, Suppressed. Source, Manichaeism (New Catholic Encyclopedia, via Encyclopedia.com).
Full Chronology
Every recorded spread event for this tradition, in date order, complete: 7 events.
- Mani Teaches Under Shapur I's Patronage in PersiaIran, 241 to 273, Established
- Bahram I Executes Mani and Ends Royal PatronageIran, 274 to 277, Suppressed
- Manichaean Missionaries Reach the Roman EmpireEgypt, 280 to 297, Arrived
- Diocletian Orders the Annihilation of Manichaeism in the Roman EmpireItaly, 297, Suppressed
- The Uyghur Khaganate Adopts Manichaeism as Its State ReligionMongolia, 762 to 840, Dominant
- Manichaeism Goes Extinct in ChinaChina, 840 to 1370, Extinct
- The Uyghur Khaganate's Collapse Ends State Patronage of ManichaeismMongolia, 840, Suppressed