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Polycarpus II of Byzantium

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'''Polycarpus II''' (Gr: Πολύκαρπος Β΄, d. 144) was the [[bishop]] of [[Byzantium]]. According to ancient sources, he remained in office for seventeen years, but Church historian [[Nikiforos Nikephoros Kallistos]] mentions that Polycarpus II was the bishop of Byzantium for three years (141-144 A.D). He succeeded Bishop [[Felix of Byzantium|Felix]]. He was in office during the rule of Emperor Antonius Pius. His successor was [[Athenodorus of Byzantium|Athenodorus]].
The [[relics ]] of Polycarpus II were kept in a coffin made of marble.
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==Source==
* [http://www.ec-patrpatriarchate.org/patriarchate/former-patriarchs/polycarp-ii Polycarp II]
==See also==
[[Category:Bishops]]
[[Category:2nd-century bishops]]
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