Polycarpus I of Byzantium
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Polycarpus I of Byzantium (Greek: Πολύκαρπος) was a bishop of Byzantium. He succeeded bishop Onesimus of Byzantium in 69 AD, and served in that office until his death in 89 AD.[1] His last eight years of office (from 81 AD) were during Roman emperor Domitian's persecution of the Christians.[2] His relics are deposited in the church of Argyropouli.
Notes and references
Template:S-relTemplate:S-endTemplate:Patriarchs of ConstantinopleTemplate:Authority controlTemplate:EarlyChurch-bishop-stub- ↑ Fordham University, History Department, Bishops/ Patriarchs of Constantinople
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