Polycarpus II of Byzantium
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Polycarpus II of Byzantium | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Byzantium | |
| Installed | c. 141 |
| Term ended | c. 144 |
| Predecessor | Felix of Byzantium |
| Successor | Athenodorus of Byzantium |
| Personal details | |
| Died | c. 144 |
| Denomination | Early Christianity |
Polycarpus II of Byzantium (Greek: Πολύκαρπος Βʹ; died c. 144) was the bishop of Byzantium from around 141 until his death in 144.[1][2][3] According to ancient sources, he remained in office for seventeen years, but Church historian Nikiforos Kallistos mentions that Polycarpus II was the bishop of Byzantium for three years (141 – 144). He succeeded bishop Felix of Byzantium, and his successor was Athenodorus of Byzantium.