What religion did the Roman emperor Heliogabalus profess?

Heliogabalus joined the list of the most notorious rulers of Rome. Heliogabalus began his reign with the inclusion of Asians in the Senate. The Magistrate of Rome was headed by actors and actors. The state religion was replaced by the worship of the Syrian solar god. In front of the black stone that personified the solar deity, the emperor performed ritual ceremonies daily. The new deity Elagabal turned out to be bloodthirsty and demanded human sacrifice. The young ruler of Rome was killed by a cousin. The body of the mad emperor was thrown into the waters of the Tiber.