The relative moderation of Constantius' actions toward paganism is reflected by the fact that it was not until over 20 years after Constantius' death, during the reign of Gratian, that any pagan senators protested their religion's treatment.[44] The emperor never attempted to disband the various Roman priestly colleges or the Vestal Virgins[45] and never acted against the various pagan schools. He ordered the election of a priest for Africa.[45] He remained pontifex maximus until his death, and was deified by the Roman Senate after his death.