Dometius of Byzantium
Bishop of Byzantium from 272 to 284
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Dometius of Byzantium (Greek: Δομέτιος; died 284) was bishop of Byzantium from about 272 to about 284.[1]
Dometius of Byzantium | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Byzantium | |
| Installed | 272 |
| Term ended | 284 |
| Predecessor | Titus of Byzantium |
| Successor | Rufinus of Byzantium |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 284 |
| Denomination | Early Christianity |
He was a brother of the Roman emperor Probus. He converted to Early Christianity, and fled Rome to Byzantium with his two sons, Probus and Metrophanes to escape persecution.[2]
He was baptised by bishop Titus of Byzantium, whom he succeeded.[3] and entered the clergy. After the death of Titus in 272 he became bishop.[2]
His sons later became bishops of the same city:[2] Probus (served 293–306) and Metrophanes (served 306–314).
