Laurence of Byzantium

Laurence of Byzantium

Laurence (d. 166) was the bishop of Byzantium for eleven years and six months (154-166 A.D). He succeeded Bishop Euzois. He was in office during the rule of Antonius Pius and Marcus Aurelius. His successor was Alypius.

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