Plutarch of Byzantium

Plutarch (Greek: Πλούταρχος), (died 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.

Plutarch of Byzantium
Bishop of Byzantium
Installed89
Term ended105
Personal details
DenominationEarly Christianity

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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