Polycarpus II of Byzantium
Bishop of Byzantium from 141 to 144
Who they were
Polycarpus II of Byzantium (Greek: Πολύκαρπος Βʹ; died c. 144) was the bishop of Byzantium from around 141 until his death in 144. 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). He succeeded bishop Felix of Byzantium, and his successor was Athenodorus of Byzantium.
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- Felix of Byzantium Saint“He succeeded bishop Felix of Byzantium, and his successor was Athenodorus of Byzantium.” — Wikipedia
- Wikidata Q1277564 — dates, feast day and identifiers (CC0)
- English Wikipedia — Polycarpus II of Byzantium (CC BY-SA)
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