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Felix of Byzantium

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Felix of Byzantium
Bishop of Byzantium
Installed136
Term ended141
PredecessorEleutherius of Byzantium
SuccessorPolycarpus II of Byzantium
Personal details
Died141
DenominationEarly Christianity

Felix of Byzantium (Greek: Φῆλιξ; died 141) was the bishop of Byzantium for five years (136 – 141).[1] He succeeded bishop Eleutherius of Byzantium. He was in office during the rule of Roman emperors Hadrian and Antoninus Pius. His successor was Polycarpus II of Byzantium.[2]

Notes and references

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  1. ^ Fordham University, History Department, Bishops/ Patriarchs of Constantinople
  2. ^ "Felix". Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. Retrieved 3 April 2011.
Titles of the Great Christian Church
Preceded by Bishop of Byzantium
136 – 141
Succeeded by