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Plutarch of Byzantium | |
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Bishop of Byzantium | |
Installed | 89 AD |
Term ended | 105 AD |
Predecessor | Polycarpus I of Byzantium |
Successor | Sedecion of Byzantium |
Personal details | |
Died | 105 AD |
Denomination | Early Christianity |
Plutarch of Byzantium (Ancient Greek: Πλούταρχος; died 105) served as Bishop of Byzantium for sixteen years (89–105 AD) in succession to Polycarpus I of Byzantium. When he died, he was buried in the church of Argyroupoli, as were his predecessors.
The persecution of Christians by Roman emperor Trajan took place in 98, during the bishopric of Plutarch.
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Sources
- List of Patriarchs on the official website of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
Titles of the Great Christian Church | ||
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Preceded byPolycarpus I | Bishop of Byzantium 89 – 105 |
Succeeded bySedecion |
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