Alypius of Byzantium
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Alypius or Olympius ( or ) was the bishop of Byzantium during the second half of the 2nd century AD. The date when he became the bishop of Byzantium is not known for certain, but is most likely somewhere between 166
and 197
. Additionally, the length of his term is not known, but it is believed to be three years (166
–169
).
He succeeded Bishop Laurence
and his successor was Pertinax
.
166
Year 166 was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Pudens and Pollio...
and 197
197
Year 197 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Magius and Rufinus...
. Additionally, the length of his term is not known, but it is believed to be three years (166
166
Year 166 was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Pudens and Pollio...
–169
169
Year 169 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Senecio and Apollinaris...
).
He succeeded Bishop Laurence
Laurence of Byzantium
Laurence was the bishop of Byzantium for eleven years and six months . He succeeded Bishop Euzois. He was in office during the rule of Antonius Pius and Marcus Aurelius. His successor was Alypius.-Sources:*...
and his successor was Pertinax
Pertinax of Byzantium
Pertinax was Bishop of Byzantium from 169 until his death in 187. Information on his life is mainly drawn from the works of Dorotheus of Tyre, according to whom he was originally a senior officer of the Roman Empire based in Thrace...
.