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Philadelphus of Byzantium | |
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Bishop of Byzantium | |
Installed | 211 |
Term ended | 217 |
Predecessor | Marcus I of Byzantium |
Successor | Cyriacus I of Byzantium |
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Died | 217 |
Denomination | Early Christianity |
Philadelphus of Byzantium (Greek: Φιλάδελφος; died 217) is referred to as the first bishop of Byzantium after the eight-year administration of the Church of Byzantium by a priest whose name has not been recorded. Philadelphus was bishop for six years (211–217 AD).
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Titles of the Great Christian Church | ||
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Preceded byMarcus I | Bishop of Byzantium 211 – 217 |
Succeeded byCyriacus I |
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