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Philadelphus of Byzantium

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Philadelphus of Byzantium
Bishop of Byzantium
Installed211
Term ended217
PredecessorMarcus I of Byzantium
SuccessorCyriacus I of Byzantium
Personal details
Died217
DenominationEarly Christianity

Philadelphus of Byzantium (Greek: Φιλάδελφος; died 217) is referred to as the first bishop of Byzantium after the eight-year administration of the Church of Byzantium by a priest whose name has not been recorded. Philadelphus was bishop for six years (211 – 217).[1]

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Titles of the Great Christian Church
Preceded by Bishop of Byzantium
211 – 217
Succeeded by