Plutarch of Byzantium

Plutarch of Byzantium
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

Titles of the Great Christian Church
Preceded by
Polycarpus I
Bishop of Byzantium
89–105
Succeeded by
Sedecion



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