Marcus I of Byzantium

Marcus I of Byzantium
Bishop of Byzantium
Installed198
Term ended211
PredecessorOlympianus of Byzantium
SuccessorPhiladelphus of Byzantium
Personal details
Died211
DenominationEarly Christianity

Marcus I of Byzantium (Greek: Μᾶρκος; died 211) was the bishop of Byzantium for 13 years (198 – 211). He succeeded bishop Olympianus of Byzantium. His term of office took place during the persecution of Christians by Roman emperor Septimius Severus. His successor was Philadelphus of Byzantium.

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