Cyriacus I of Byzantium
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Cyriacus I succeeded Philadelphus
as Bishop
of Byzantium
and governed the local church
for 16 years. In some catalogues appears under the name Cyrillianus.
Philadelphus of Byzantium
Philadelphus is referred as the first bishop of Byzantium after the eight-year administration of the Church of Byzantium by a priest whose name has not been recorded. He was bishop for six years .-Sources:*...
as Bishop
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
of Byzantium
Byzantium
Byzantium was an ancient Greek city, founded by Greek colonists from Megara in 667 BC and named after their king Byzas . The name Byzantium is a Latinization of the original name Byzantion...
and governed the local church
Local church
A local church is a Christian congregation of members and clergy.Local church may also refer to:* Local churches , a Christian group based on the teachings of Watchman Nee and Witness Lee, and associated with the Living Stream Ministry publishing house.* Parish church, a local church united with...
for 16 years. In some catalogues appears under the name Cyrillianus.