Alypius of Byzantium

Alypius of Byzantium

Alypius (d. 169) was the bishop of Byzantium during the second half of the second century A.D. 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 know, but it is believed to be three years (166-169).

He succeeded Bishop Laurence and his successor was Pertinax.

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