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Plutarch of Byzantium

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Plutarch of Byzantium
Bishop of Byzantium
Installed89 AD
Term ended105 AD
PredecessorPolycarpus I of Byzantium
SuccessorSedecion of Byzantium
Personal details
Died105 AD
DenominationEarly Christianity

Plutarch of Byzantium (Ancient Greek: Πλούταρχος; died 105) served as Bishop of Byzantium for sixteen years (89–105 AD) in succession to Polycarpus I of Byzantium. When he died, he was buried in the church of Argyroupoli, as were his predecessors.

The persecution of Christians by Roman emperor Trajan took place in 98, during the bishopric of Plutarch.

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Titles of the Great Christian Church
Preceded by Bishop of Byzantium
89 – 105
Succeeded by