Probus (Byzantium)
Probus († 306 ) was Bishop of Byzantion under Emperor Diocletian .
Probus was the son of Dometius , who had also served as the city's bishop. The Diocletian persecution of Christians fell into the term of office of Probus, which began in 293 . Probus was succeeded by his brother Metrophanes , the city's first bishop, about whom more reliable information is available.
Web links
- www.ec-patr.org (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Rufinus I. |
Bishop of Byzantium 293–306 |
Metrophanes |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Probus |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Byzantium |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 3rd century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 306 |