Did You Know…Arius Died from What Could Be History’s Worst Bathroom Emergency?
How a deathly diarrhea was seen as divine punishment.
Let me tell you the strangely hilarious and tragic tale of Arius (256–336 AD) — a man whose theological debates were so intense, even his death felt like divine commentary.
Arius wasn’t your average preacher. Oh no. He was the guy behind the “Arian Controversy” — basically, he argued that God the Father was superior to Jesus, the Son. Forget the Holy Trinity; Arius said it didn’t make sense. Naturally, this ruffled a few feathers. So much so that the Council of Nicaea (the original “who’s who” of Christianity) was called largely to deal with his arguments.
You’d think he’d be remembered for that intellectual drama. But no. His claim to fame comes from what historians politely call a “sudden and catastrophic death.”
Picture this: Arius, strolling through the Imperial Forum of Constantinople, probably thinking about metaphysics or his next sermon. Suddenly… nature calls. Violently. Without warning, he’s struck by what can only be described as the mother of all stomach cramps. Next thing anyone knows, Arius collapses, dying from an explosive combination of diarrhea, internal bleeding, and — brace yourself — part of his intestine literally falling out.
Yes. That’s how history remembers him.
His opponents, naturally, said it was divine punishment. “Oppose the Trinity? Enjoy the world’s deadliest bathroom break.” But more level-headed historians suspect he was poisoned.
Either way, Arius’ story is proof that no matter how big your theological ideas are, sometimes, history just remembers the messy ending.
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Dude....now that's a nasty sight! I can't imagine what was written in his headstone.
Or i dare not to? 🤣
Whoa! His intestine fell out!! You find the best interesting facts!!