Sunday, November 2, 2014

November 166-169 A.D. Alympius—Byzantine’s 14th


November 166-169 A.D.  Alympius—Byzantine’s 14th

Alypius of Byzantium


Alypius or Olympius (Greek: λύπιος or λύμπιος; died 169) was the bishop of Byzantium during the second half of the 2nd century AD. The date when he became the bishop of Byzantium is not known for certain, but is most likely somewhere between 166 and 197. Additionally, the length of his term is not known, but it is believed to be three years (166–169).

He succeeded Bishop Laurence and his successor was Pertinax.

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Preceded by
Laurence
Succeeded by
Pertinax

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