Plutarch of Byzantium
Plutarch of Byzantium | |
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Bishop of Byzantium | |
Installed | 89 |
Term ended | 105 |
Personal details | |
Denomination | Eastern Orthodox Church |
Plutarch (Greek: Πλούταρχος), (? – 105) served as Bishop of Byzantium for sixteen years (89 – 105 AD) in succession to Polycarp. When he died, he was buried in the church of Argyroupolis, as were his predecessors.
The persecution of Christians by Emperor Trajan took place in 98, during the bishopric of Plutarch.
See also
- See Plutarch at List of Patriarchs from the official website of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
Titles of the Great Christian Church | ||
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Preceded by Polycarpus I |
Bishop of Byzantium 89–105 |
Succeeded by Sedecion |
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