Athenodorus of Byzantium
Athenodorus (also: Athenogenes ) († 148 ) was bishop of Byzantion . His term is to the years 144 dated -148, the city as Zeuxippos under Emperor Antoninus Pius ruled. During this time, the Christian population in Byzantium is said to have grown strongly. Athenodorus commissioned the building of a church in Elaia, which from then on served as the seat of the bishops in place of the old church of Argyroupolis. The church of Elaia was later extensively renovated by Emperor Constantine the Great , who wanted to be buried in it, but a different resting place was decided. Athenodorus' successor was Euzois .
Web links
- www.ec-patr.org (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Polycarp II |
Bishop of Byzantium 144–148 |
Euzois |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Athenodorus of Byzantium |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Athenogenes |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Byzantium |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1st century or 2nd century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 148 |