Philadelphus of Byzantium

Bishop of Byzantium from 211 to 217
Philadelphus of Byzantium
Bishop of Byzantium
Installed211
Term ended217
Personal details
DenominationEarly Christianity

Philadelphus (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. He was bishop for six years (211–217).

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  • Οικουμενικό Πατριαρχείο
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Preceded by Bishop of Byzantium
211–217
Succeeded by
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  • in exile at Nicaea
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