February 89-105 A.D. Plutarch—5th Bishop of Byzantium

February 89-105 A.D. Plutarch—5^th Bishop of Byzantium

 

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

See also

See Plutarch at List of Patriarchs from the official website of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

Orthodox Church titles
Preceded by Polycarpus I	Bishop of Byzantium 89–105	Succeeded by Sedecion