Polycarpus I of Byzantium
Polycarpus I of Byzantium | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Byzantium | |
| Installed | 69 AD |
| Term ended | 89 AD |
| Predecessor | Onesimus of Byzantium |
| Successor | Plutarch of Byzantium |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 89 AD |
| Denomination | 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. His last eight years of office (from 81 AD) were during Roman emperor Domitian's persecution of the Christians. His relics are deposited in the church of Argyropouli.