Plutarch of Byzantium
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Plutarch served as Bishop of Byzantium for sixteen years (89
- 105
) 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 Traianus took place in 98
, during the bishopric of Plutarch.
89
Year 89 was a common year starting on Thursday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Fulvus and Atratinus...
- 105
105
Year 105 was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Candidus and Iulius...
) in succession to Polycarp
Polycarpus I of Byzantium
Polycarpus I was a bishop of Byzantium. He succeeded Bishop Onesimus in 71, and served in that office for eighteen years until his death in 89. His last eight years of office were during Emperor Domitian's persecution of the Christians.His relics are deposited in the Cathedral of Argyropolis.-...
. When he died, he was buried in the church of Argyroupolis, as were his predecessors.
The persecution of Christians by emperor Traianus took place in 98
98
Year 98 was a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Augustus and Traianus...
, during the bishopric of Plutarch.
See also
- See Plutarch at List of Patriarchs from the official website of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.