Theodosius II ( 401 - 450 AD ) was the law-maker and the Emperor of the Eastern Holy Roman Empire. The Codex Theodosianus ( 438 ) was a compilation of the laws under the Christian emperors since 312.
A consequence of the law code:
- It made Christianity the official religion of the Empire.
- Allowed the church supremacy over the state.
- It made all other religions illegal.
