Polycarpus II of Byzantium

Polycarpus II of Byzantium
Bishop of Byzantium
Installed 141
Term ended 144
Personal details
Denomination Eastern Orthodox Church

Polycarpus II (Greek: Πολύκαρπος Βʹ, d. 144) was the bishop of Byzantium. According to ancient sources, he remained in office for seventeen years, but Church historian Nikiforos Kallistos mentions that Polycarpus II was the bishop of Byzantium for three years (141–144 AD). He succeeded Bishop Felix. He was in office during the rule of Emperor Antonius Pius. His successor was Athenodorus

The relics of Polycarpus II were kept in a coffin made of marble.

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Titles of the Great Christian Church
Preceded by
Felix
Bishop of Byzantium
141–144
Succeeded by
Athenodorus



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