Plutarch of Byzantium

Bishop of Byzantium from AD 89 to 105
Plutarch of Byzantium
Bishop of Byzantium
Installed89
Term ended105
Personal details
Died105
DenominationEarly Christianity

Plutarch (Greek: Πλούταρχος; died 105) served as Bishop of Byzantium for sixteen years (89–105 AD) 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 Trajan took place in 98, during the bishopric of Plutarch.

Sources

  • List of Patriarchs on the official website of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
Titles of the Great Christian Church
Preceded by Bishop of Byzantium
89–105
Succeeded by
Sedecion
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