Castinus of Byzantium
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Castinus I was Bishop of Byzantium the period 230–237. In some catalogues he appears as Constantine.
He descended from Rome
, and he was senator and not a Christian. He was convverted to Christianity
by the bishop
of Argyropolis Cyrillianus. Then he gave his fortune to the poor and was devoted to the Church. He was bishop of Byzantium
from 230 to 237. Until his tenure, the cathedral was near the sea in the area of present Galata
. He built the first church in Byzantium, to honour Saint Euphemia
. Nicephorus Callistus refers to him in his works as Constantine.
His memory is revered on January 25.
He descended from Rome
Rome
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, and he was senator and not a Christian. He was convverted to Christianity
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
by the bishop
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
of Argyropolis Cyrillianus. Then he gave his fortune to the poor and was devoted to the Church. He was bishop of Byzantium
Byzantium
Byzantium was an ancient Greek city, founded by Greek colonists from Megara in 667 BC and named after their king Byzas . The name Byzantium is a Latinization of the original name Byzantion...
from 230 to 237. Until his tenure, the cathedral was near the sea in the area of present Galata
Galata
Galata or Galatae is a neighbourhood in the Beyoğlu district on the European side of Istanbul, the largest city of Turkey. Galata is located at the northern shore of the Golden Horn, the inlet which separates it from the historic peninsula of old Constantinople. The Golden Horn is crossed by...
. He built the first church in Byzantium, to honour Saint Euphemia
Saint Euphemia
The Great Martyr Euphemia , known as the All-praised in the Orthodox Church is a Christian saint, who was martyred for her faith at Chalcedon, c. 304-307 AD.-Hagiography:...
. Nicephorus Callistus refers to him in his works as Constantine.
His memory is revered on January 25.