| Patriarch of | Bishop of Byzantium |
|---|---|
| Enthroned | 69 AD |
| Ended | 89 AD |
| Predecessor | Onesimus of Byzantium |
| Successor | Plutarch of Byzantium |
| Death date | 89 AD |
| Religion | Early Christianity |
Polycarpus I of Byzantium (Greek: Πολύκαρπος) was a bishop of Byzantium. He succeeded bishop Onesimus of Byzantium in 69 AD, and served in that office until his death in 89 AD.[1] His last eight years of office (from 81 AD) were during Roman emperor Domitian's persecution of the Christians.[2] His relics are deposited in the church of Argyropouli.
Notes and references
- ^ Fordham University, History Department, Bishops/ Patriarchs of Constantinople
- ^ "Polycarpus". Official site of the Ecumenic Patriarchate of Constantinople. Retrieved 2 April 2011.