Eleutherius of Byzantium

Bishop of Byzantium from 129 to 136
Eleutherius of Byzantium
Bishop of Byzantium
Installed129
Term ended136
Personal details
DenominationEarly Christianity

Eleutherius (Greek: Ἐλευθέριος; died 136) was the bishop of Byzantium for approximately seven years (129–136 AD). He succeeded Bishop Diogenes. He was in office during the rule of Emperor Hadrian. His successor was Felix.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Eleutherius". Official website of the Ecumenic Patriarchate of Constantinople. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
Titles of the Great Christian Church
Preceded by
Diogenes
Bishop of Byzantium
129–136
Succeeded by
Felix
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